Stand Up Paddle courses and rentals
Book a ride, a coaching session or choose to rent a paddle.
STAND UP PADDLE IS A NAUTICAL ACTIVITY ACCESSIBLE TO ALL.
The Stand Up Paddle is the ancestor of modern surfing.
The first boards were carved out of tree trunks. Today, this sport is practiced a lot on inflatable boards.
The benefits of this sport are numerous: strengthening of the deep muscles and improvement of balance, toning of the abdominal chain, internal muscles, buttocks of the lower muscle chain and upper body muscles.
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Presentation
How the courses are organized
Equipment: a large board big enough to stand on and a paddle.
The handling is quite fast. In class you learn:
- The mastery of balance sitting and kneeling before standing.
- The technique of rowing, holding and changing direction.
- The improvement of your posture, increasing the efficiency of your paddle stroke.
During our SUP rides, you will discover the coast and beaches around Montpellier or the countryside with its ponds and canals.
The Stand Up Paddle, also called SUP or Paddle, is a fun aquatic activity accessible to all!
The Paddle allows you to go for a stroll while being physically active.
By strolling along the coast or discovering the canals and ponds around Palavas-Les-Flots, you discover the region while working out.
In summer, replace your morning jogging with a sporty rowing trip.When it's warm outside or during your summer holidays at the seaside, you enjoy gliding on the water while doing sport.
After a first introduction, other activities are offered to you:
- SUP Yoga
- SUP Fitness
- Surfing on the waves
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Learning
Steps to learn and progress in Stand Up Paddle:
- Discovery of the equipment: you learn how to carry the board, how to adjust the paddle and how to fix your leash.
- Rowing on your knees: if you have never practiced SUP, start on your knees first. Be aware of the instability of the board before you stand. Learn at your own pace.
- Find your balance standing up: start on a calm water surface, preferably without waves and wind. As soon as you feel comfortable on your board, you can stand up. Keep your knees slightly bent, put both feet next to each other at the widest point of the SUP.
- Learning to row: you will learn how to hold the paddle and techniques to row efficiently. Rowing will give you balance. It allows you to "lean" on the water. As soon as you gain a little speed, balance sets in as if by magic.
- Discovering how to turn: you learn the different techniques for turning (single turn, backstroke, surfer turn).
- Surfing in SUP: take advantage of the waves to learn how to surf in Stand Up Paddle. Learn how to get up, get up and follow the wave.
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Safety first!
A few safety rules
- Tell someone you know that you are launching and in which direction you wish to leave.
- Always wear a buoyancy vest.
- Hook the leash to your ankle or below the knee.
- For safety reasons, stay within 300m of the beach, especially with an inflatable SUP.
- If you are going for a ride, go upwind first. On the way back, when you are more tired, the wind will help you to get back.
- Take a mobile phone in a waterproof case.
- Bring a bottle of water and a cereal bar.
- For longer strolls, wear sunglasses and a cap.
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Discover our offers
Stand Up Paddle Rental
Rent your Stand up Paddle for 1 hour, the ½ day or by the day, practice on your own, enjoy the moment and then let yourself be carried away by the calm on the water.
Monki Pep's
Join us for a 1-hour discovery walk followed by breakfast!
Monki Pec’s
Join us for a 1-hour discovery walk followed by a sports aperitif!
Coaching
After 1 hour of coaching, Stand Up Paddling will no longer hold any secrets for you. You will learn rowing techniques and discover SUP Fitness: muscle strengthening, stretching and balance exercises.
Adults/teens
There is no age to practice Paddle! Playful and easy to learn, all you need is to know how to swim and be comfortable in the water.
Row at your own pace!
Surf the small summer waves! Get a tan and be rocked by the swell!
Children
As long as the child can swim, he or she can practise Stand Up Paddle.
Groups
Contact us if you would like to practice Paddle in a group!
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Prices
MONKI WORKOUT
1-hour rental
Rent your Stand Up Paddle for 1 hour and practice on your own!
15€
1/2-day rental
Rent your SUP for half a day to enjoy the moment!
30€
1-day rental
Rent your SUP for the day to take the time to enjoy and let yourself be carried away by the calm of the water!
45€
Coaching 1 hour
After 1 hour of coaching, Stand Up Paddling will no longer hold any secrets for you. You will learn rowing techniques and discover SUP Fitness: muscle strengthening, stretching and balance exercises.
80€
Monki Pep’s
Join us for a 1-hour discovery walk followed by breakfast!
45€
Monki Pec’s
Join us for a 1-hour discovery walk followed by a sports aperitif!
55€
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OUR BOARDING ACTIVITIES
We accompany you in the discovery and practice of sports activities regardless of your level.
MonKi Family
OUR COMMITMENT
To offer you quality courses and allow you to progress.
State qualified instructor DEJEPS Kitesurf, CREPS MONTPELLIER.
New equipment adapted to your level of practice.
Courses given in French, English or German.
Security (materials and equipment) and supervision of the courses.
