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SUP clinic on the Maasplassen

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Two hours of learning to paddle on the largest inland water in Limburg. A SUP clinic on the Maasplassen offers plenty of space, clear water and a calm starting bay.

2u

duration

€ 40–65

budget

Ignite

pace

The Maasplassen near Roermond make up the largest contiguous freshwater area in the Netherlands: a chain of lakes formed by gravel extraction, with clear stretches of water, islands and quiet side channels. For a SUP clinic that works really well, because there is almost always a sheltered corner to be found, even when there is some chop on the main lake.

A clinic typically starts from a small beach or marina at Hatenboer, Asselt or near Maasbracht. The instructor covers the basics on land first: paddle grip, stance, falling and getting back on. After that comes a loop of two to three kilometres, with attention to the wind and the wake of passing motorboats. The clinic lasts two hours and is suitable from around age twelve. Boards, paddle and life vest are included.

Checklist

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  • Clinic geboekt en bevestigd

  • Windverwachting gecheckt

  • Wetsuit of zwemkleding klaar

  • Droge set kleding mee

  • Handdoek en waterfles mee

  • Zonnebrand niet vergeten

by PlayTryBe team

Book a two-hour clinic with a SUP school on the Maasplassen, near Hatenboer, Asselt or Maasbracht.

Check the wind forecast the evening before and align expectations if it is more than four Beaufort.

Wear clothing that can get wet, plus a wetsuit outside of peak season.

Start on the jetty with an explanation of paddle grip, stance, falling and getting back on.

Step on while kneeling and slowly stand up in a sheltered corner.

pause

Paddle a loop of two to three kilometres and finish with a debrief on the shore.

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PaceIgnite
Duration2u
RouteAny order
Budget€ 40–65

Suggestions

  • When booking, ask which lake works best given the wind on that day.
  • Keep a good distance from motorboats as their wake hits you later than you expect.
  • A leash around your ankle keeps your board close after a fall.
  • Keeping your knees slightly bent gives you noticeably more balance than standing with stiff legs.
  • Drink plenty of water as it is easy to underestimate how warm you get out on the water.

Variations

  • - Vervang de groepsclinic door een privΓ©les van een uur met directere feedback.
  • - Combineer met een uur vrij peddelen na de clinic op eigen board.
  • - Plan een avondclinic in de zomer, als de plassen platter liggen.
  • - Boek een gevorderden-clinic met focus op bochten, sprintjes of SUP-yoga.