Before we go on the water together, we do a short theoretical part on land. You will get to know the board and paddle, the correct paddle length, the paddle technique and the correct posture. After a few small dry exercises, we will talk about your safety and the rules on the water. Then we go together to the water. An experienced SUP trainer from Aloha-Pirates will accompany you throughout the course and will be happy to assist you with any questions or problems.

First the theory, as in the beginner course. Then we go together to the water and make the first attempts the beginner equal distance. We paddle up the river for an hour or two (depending on the tour) and then back to the starting point.

Then you are wet, which is not a tragedy. You do not have to be a balance genius to avoid falling into the water. SUP boards are longer and wider than surfboards and therefore much more stable to tipping. Of course, the chance of falling is there, but with calm and prudent behavior it is less than expected.

You should have sufficient and safe swimming skills to be able to swim back to your paddleboard or ashore after falling into the water. ALOHA-PIRATES will gladly provide you with a buoyancy vest for the duration of the SUP course, if you so desire.

Most of our clients do not have any surfing experience when they are on one of our SUP boards for the first time. Since a SUP board is much wider, longer and more stable than a surf board, standing on the board is much easier than surfing and the first successes will be relatively quick.

With sunshine and wonderful 28 degrees, it is certainly the most fun. Nevertheless, even a bit of rain does not spoil our fun. Despite relatively reliable weather forecast, there were beautiful often unannounced sunshine or lack of rain. In heavy storms, storm thunderstorms or floods, we are then inferior to nature and forced to catch up with the SUP course on a replacement date. Those who can not do this will receive a voucher for an equivalent course or tour.

As with almost all sports, even in water sports stand up paddling the glasses can slip off the head. However, as it is harder to find in the water, you should use a pair of spectacles. If you do not have one, we have an Aloha Pirates strap for 4 € to buy. Of course, this is also recommended for sunglasses.

Children are allowed to attend our courses as soon as they can swim and have reached the age of 6. Until the age of 14 years, the accompaniment of an adult is necessary for each child. The guardian (s) must sign a written consent form. For children there is a life jacket requirement. This will be provided by ALOHA-PIRATES for the duration of the course.

ALOHA-PIRATES provides material from the top manufacturer Redpaddle for participation in the SUP courses. The equipment includes a SUP board that suits your size and your weight and an SUP paddle that can be adjusted to suit your body size. Upon request, ALOHA-PIRATES will also provide you with a wetsuit, a board leash and a buoyancy vest for the duration of the SUP course. For children, life jackets are provided.

Well, it all depends on what kind of clothing you are feeling comfortable with doing water sports. Most customers wear swimming shorts, bikinis or swimsuits. But also sportswear (similar to running) is popular with some customers. The clothes should be comfortable, but do not interfere unnecessarily when swimming, if you fall into the water. On colder days and just at the beginning of the season, when the waters are not so warm, many customers on-site at ALOHA-PIRATES borrow a wetsuit for the duration of the SUP course.

We recommend you to take as few valuables as possible. For cell phones or car keys you can borrow from us a waterproof bag for the duration of the course, which you can put on. We include backpacks and bags during the course in our Aloha-Pirates trailer.

At all our stations, we have a mobile locker room, if you do not have your bathing suit before the course starts or you want to move after the SUP course. Almost all Aloha Pirates SUP stations have public toilets. In Mannheim you are allowed in consultation with the restaurateurs of XXXXXX to use the toilets there.

On hot days, it is advisable to bring a bottle. If you are still hungry after your successfully completed SUP course at ALOHA-PIRATES, there are gastronomic options within walking distance at each stop to end the day in a leisurely way.

If you have an Aloha Pirates voucher, first choose a course or tour (depending on the voucher) you can participate in. Then book this directly via the form on the page, indicating the coupon number. You can also book via e-mail at info@Aloha-Pirates.de or by phone at 017693138473 the chosen course. Please take the voucher with you to the course. If you want to buy a gift certificate, you can do that right here on our site.

Look best on our homepage under the respective SUP station. There you will find all information on parking facilities, addresses of our SUP stations, access routes and the nearest bus or train station.

After participating in one of our courses and tours, you will receive our ALOHA PIRATES license, which you can use to borrow SUP material at our ALOHA PIRATES stations in Heidelberg and Mannheim. In addition to the fun factor, the safety of our customers is very important to us. We have known "our" area for years and want to make sure that you, too, when paddling on our doorstep, you know what to expect. Of course it is also possible to rent SUP material for the holiday trip or the weekend trip.

Yes. - At our SUP stations in Gimbsheim and Bobenheim (the Baggersee stations) we lend you equipment without a license. At the Neckar (stations Mannheim and Heidelberg) we do not lend any material without a license.

Yes. - At the SUP rental stations of MAIN-SUP (MAIN-SUP.de) in Greater Frankfurt am Main, the Aloha Pirates SUP license is also recognized. Conversely, you will also get material from the Aloha Pirates SUP Stations on presentation of a MAIN SUP license.

Except for a good mood, you only have to bring the course fee or your voucher and a document of identification as a pledge. Swimwear, a soft drink, sunglasses, sunscreen and a towel are also useful to have.

Of course to us :-) Martin helps you in the material composition according to your needs and desires. In addition, you can test with us various Red Paddle Co boards.

Please also understand that we prefer that you celebrate your success after the class and leave out the alcohol before the class.