Equipment and Maintenance policy the sup school

We take care all our kit is fit for purpose for each individual person, we have many board sizes available and adjustable paddles to suit all physiques. We use quality boards: the majority of our boards are inflatable Starboard, Red Paddle Company and Gladiator boards.

We have some hard NSP boards which are suitable for children or smaller adults in windier conditions. Our board supply is updated annually in March/April. We have close links with local distributors and staff have had training in matching correct board size to the paddler.

All equipment to be cleaned and washed in SAVIOUR eco wash Daily check list –

• Check slipway/walkway for potential slip/trips hazards/clean/washed with no dangers underfoot • Water access/walkways to be clear of obstructions

• Clean and rinse boards from dirt/grime

• Hand test pressure of inflatables

• All boards/kayaks equipped with suitable fins/leashes

• No sharp edges on fins/paddles/boards/kayaks

• Rinse used wetsuits in milton/clean

• Changing rooms to be in good working order and clean condition Weekly Check list –

• Jetwash walkways and slipway

• Check psi in all inflatables are set to correct level • Take all paddles apart wash out and check for damage

• Soapy wash boards/kayaks and rinse

• Changing rooms deep clean/jet wash

• Monthly check list - Buoyancy aids rinsed in Milton Annual checklist - Buoyancy aids checked for flotation/guarantee expiry dates