Located on the Rose Bay Marina (Berth 32) - 594 New South Head Rd, Rose Bay, NSW, 2029
Surf ski paddling is the most enjoyable way to get that cardio, strength and abdominal workout whilst being surrounded by beautiful Sydney Harbour. Our outdoor harbour playground is a safe, flat water/wind protected area, creating perfect conditions to learn how to paddle.
We provide you the surf ski, paddle & lifejacket and our qualified paddling coaches will help improve your technique and fitness level. We paddle rain, hail or shine and provide an easy step by step guide to learning.
Start with our Level 1 – Learn to Paddle classes and progress at your own pace to our Level 2 Flow, Level 3 Cardio, and Level 4 Turbo. From L2 you can step over to our "Ocean Skills" classes and build up to our Level 3/4 Saturday Ocean Crew, and then onto our Level 5 Downwind bus Crew where we drop you off for downwinds.
Learn to Paddle Classes – Intensity Level 1
1 hour
In the Learn to Paddle classes we start you on a stable (V8) surf ski and teach you the basics of surf ski paddling as we get you pulling the paddle through the water with the right muscles. We minimise drag and get you stable in the surf ski. After a minimum of 2 x lessons and if you feel ready you can immediately go up to our Level 2 Flow.
This class is run from the SHSC Clubhouse at Rose Bay - Rose Bay Marina (Berth 32) 594 New South Head Rd, Rose Bay. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your lesson start time.
Download the “Sydney Harbour Surf Club” App on Apple iTunes or Android Play Store.
Flow Paddling Classes – Intensity Level 2
1 hour
The Flow Paddling Group’s focus is on improving paddlers’ fitness while developing better technique. Interval training is introduced to increase your heart rate and improve fitness and paddling speed. The coach is also able to spend time on skill development such as how to use the wind and swell, so you are confident in all paddling conditions.
Book in under “Rose Bay Group Paddling” on our app.
This class is run from the SHSC Clubhouse at Rose Bay - Rose Bay Marina (Berth 32) 594 New South Head Rd, Rose Bay. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your lesson start time.
Cardio Paddling Class – Intensity Level 3
1 hour
The Cardio Paddling classes follow a 10-week progressive overload training program, where every paddling session builds into the next. We use high intensity intervals to ensure that everyone is getting the desired cardio workout. All paddlers must be up to the V10 Sport surf ski to keep up with this group.
Book in under “Rose Bay Group Paddling” on our app.
This class is run from the SHSC Clubhouse at Rose Bay - Rose Bay Marina (Berth 32) 594 New South Head Rd, Rose Bay. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your lesson start time.
Turbo Paddling Classes – Intensity Level 4
1 hour
For our fast flatwater paddlers this group pushes you all to reach your full potential. The Turbo Paddling classes follow a 10-week progressive overload training program, where every paddling session builds into the next.
This class is run from the SHSC Clubhouse at Rose Bay - Rose Bay Marina (Berth 32) 594 New South Head Rd, Rose Bay. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your lesson start time.
Level 2 Ocean Skills – Intensity Level 2
80mins
Progressing from Intro to Ocean you will step up to level 2 ocean class where the coach will take you out a little further for you to chase more ocean curvatures and reach boat speeds over 20km/h. We will also focus on how to link from one run to other in the most efficient way possible to keep a high average boat speed and ultimately have a lot of fun along the way. There will be an emphasis on safety where we teach you to use a mobile phone tracking app, leg leash, VHF radio and eprib.
Level 4 Ocean Class – Intensity Level 4
90mins
On Saturday mornings paddlers from the Mosman clubhouse and Rose Bay clubhouse meet at the red marker South Head. From here we venture out into the ocean through the Sydney Heads. A popular route is to paddle around to Manly beach and then into Manly SLSC where we then walk the surf skis together 100m to the Manly ferry wharf to then paddle back. We call this the hero loop and can also be done in the reverse direction depending on the wind. Another popular paddle is to paddle to Bondi beach and back along the beautiful cliff line of Dover Heights.
Downwind Crew – Intensity Level 5
1.5 hrs
Once you have successfully been through all our Level 2 ocean skills class and our Saturday L4 ocean class you are now ready to jump on our downwind bus and be dropped off with the group for you all to downwind back to your cars (12-15km). You will have all your safety gear and be ready to safe yourself or others if need be. The thrill of going downwind cant be match! Its a thrill that only a paddler knows.
Private Paddling Lessons
30 minutes
Paddlers of all abilities can benefit from a one-on-one paddling lesson with one of our qualified coaches.
Check availability and book in under “Rose Bay Private Paddling Lessons” on our app. This class is run from the SHSC Clubhouse at Rose Bay - Rose Bay Marina (Berth 32) 594 New South Head Rd, Rose Bay Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your lesson start time.
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