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The story so far... Since the company was set up at the beginning of 2009 Boardskillz has become synonymous with Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Windsurfing. In terms of tuition, our aim has been to provide beginners and intermediates of either spor http://www.boardskillz.co.uk/ 2012-02-06T17:15:36Z Joomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content Management 2009-12-23T04:55:02Z 2009-12-23T04:55:02Z http://www.boardskillz.co.uk/about/stand-up-paddle-windsurfing-specialists Andy Mecalfe joe.thwaites@boardskillz.co.uk

<h3><span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Since the company was set up at the beginning of 2009 Boardskillz has become synonymous with </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Stand Up Paddle Surfing<span style="font-weight: normal;">, </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Paddle Boarding</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> for Fitness (</span>Paddle Fit<span style="font-weight: normal;">), </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Windsurfing Lessons<span style="font-weight: normal;">, The</span> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Northumberland Wave Slam<span style="font-weight: normal;">.</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> Alongside being the leading provider of group</span> water-based acitivities at Tynemouth<span>, </span>Newcastle<span style="font-weight: normal;">, Boardskillz also run beginner courses and </span>Stag and Hen Party Taster Sessions<span style="font-weight: normal;"> at a host of locations throughout the North East including; South Shields, Durham, Sunderland, Teesside and Northumberland. </span></span></span></span></h3> <p>In terms of tuition, our aim has been to provide beginners and intermediates of either sport with a structured, safe and fun learning environment to minimise frustration and maximise progress. Unlike many static watersports operations we have a fully mobile unit that accommodates all the necessary stand up paddle and windsurfing equipment which means we can take either activity to a variety of breathtaking locations. That said our spiritual home is Longsands Beach, Tynemouth where you'll find us running Paddleboard sessions most weekends April to October. We operate 7 days a week during our season, however midweek (outside of school holidays) is normally dedicated to Group Bookings, Paddle Fit, 1-2-1 Paddle Surfing Lessons and Windsurfing Lessons.</p> <p>Alongside offering <strong>beginner and intermediate Paddleboard Instruction</strong>, Boardskillz also provide advanced coaching for those really wanting to push the envelope! Joe or Nick are the guys for this.</p> <p><strong>If you’re a motivated windsurfer</strong> looking to hone those illusive carve gybes, vulcans and forward loops we recommend you check out our <strong>Pro Windsurfing Clinics</strong> which normally take place on a quarterly basis.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Latest News</span></strong></p> <p><strong>Paddle Fit</strong> - alongside running our 6 Week Core Muscle Fitness Courses in Newcastle at Tynemouth on Tuesday evenings we'll now be running Paddle Fit on Thursdays down at Hartlepool Marina and Fridays on the River Wear from Durham Amatuer Rowing Club <a href="http://www.durham-arc.org.uk/">http://www.durham-arc.org.uk/</a>. Places are limited so clients are advised to pre-book to avoid disappointment. Why not join our Facebook page to keep up with what's going on? <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Paddle-Fit/165411976842417">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Paddle-Fit/165411976842417</a>.</p> <p><strong>Sunset Paddles</strong> - Live local to Tynemouth? Fancy getting wet after work but not enough swell to warrant a 'proper' surf? Why not hire a paddleboard for an hour? We can be down there in 15mins so just call the mobile to arrange 07779 127230.</p> <p><strong>Northumberland Wave Slam</strong> -  Keep up with what's going on for 2012 either on our Facebook page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/boardskillzcouk/259364652216">http://www.facebook.com/pages/boardskillzcouk/259364652216</a>, NWS page on here or on the new website which will be launched soon.</p> <p><strong>Demo Kit</strong> - Alongside our trusted Starboard SUP offering on the paddle board side <a href="http://www.star-board-sup.com/">http://www.star-board-sup.com</a> with popular shapes from just £699, we now have some exciting new surf specific SUPs for customers to demo from Nah Skwell <a href="http://www.nahskwell-sup.com/">http://www.nahskwell-sup.com</a>, Surftech SUP <a href="http://surftechsup.com/">http://surftechsup.com</a> and Coreban <a href="http://www.coreban.com/">http://www.coreban.com/</a>. £1000 Ex Demo boards now available to buy from £799!!</p> <p><strong>Clearance Windsurfing Kit - </strong>We currently have used and ex demo sails from 2009-2011 from Neil Pryde and Simmer going for £135-225 and 2010-2011 boards from Mistral and JP going from £500-700.</p> <p><strong>Animal Wetsuits </strong>- Boardskillz is proud to announce that we'll be stocking some of the coolest looking and techinically feature-driven wetsuits from Animal this season. Check out the latest ranges and sizes at <a href="http://shop.animal.co.uk/icat/wetsuits?alink=1">http://shop.animal.co.uk/icat/wetsuits?alink=1</a> order from us and save 10%. We have winter wetsuits and last year's summer suits now on clearance with 25-30% off.</p> <p><strong>Windsurfing Kit</strong> - 10% off on all equipment from Goya, Quatro, Point 7 and Amex ALL SEASON!!!</p> <p><strong>We</strong> <strong>despatch  SUPs nationwide</strong><strong> from Newcastle</strong> within 24hrs subject to orders being placed before 12 noon.</p> <p><strong>International Courier to Europe available on 95% of all our windsurfing equipment.</strong></p> <h3></h3>

<h3><span style="font-weight: normal; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Since the company was set up at the beginning of 2009 Boardskillz has become synonymous with </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Stand Up Paddle Surfing<span style="font-weight: normal;">, </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Paddle Boarding</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> for Fitness (</span>Paddle Fit<span style="font-weight: normal;">), </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Windsurfing Lessons<span style="font-weight: normal;">, The</span> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Northumberland Wave Slam<span style="font-weight: normal;">.</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> Alongside being the leading provider of group</span> water-based acitivities at Tynemouth<span>, </span>Newcastle<span style="font-weight: normal;">, Boardskillz also run beginner courses and </span>Stag and Hen Party Taster Sessions<span style="font-weight: normal;"> at a host of locations throughout the North East including; South Shields, Durham, Sunderland, Teesside and Northumberland. </span></span></span></span></h3> <p>In terms of tuition, our aim has been to provide beginners and intermediates of either sport with a structured, safe and fun learning environment to minimise frustration and maximise progress. Unlike many static watersports operations we have a fully mobile unit that accommodates all the necessary stand up paddle and windsurfing equipment which means we can take either activity to a variety of breathtaking locations. That said our spiritual home is Longsands Beach, Tynemouth where you'll find us running Paddleboard sessions most weekends April to October. We operate 7 days a week during our season, however midweek (outside of school holidays) is normally dedicated to Group Bookings, Paddle Fit, 1-2-1 Paddle Surfing Lessons and Windsurfing Lessons.</p> <p>Alongside offering <strong>beginner and intermediate Paddleboard Instruction</strong>, Boardskillz also provide advanced coaching for those really wanting to push the envelope! Joe or Nick are the guys for this.</p> <p><strong>If you’re a motivated windsurfer</strong> looking to hone those illusive carve gybes, vulcans and forward loops we recommend you check out our <strong>Pro Windsurfing Clinics</strong> which normally take place on a quarterly basis.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Latest News</span></strong></p> <p><strong>Paddle Fit</strong> - alongside running our 6 Week Core Muscle Fitness Courses in Newcastle at Tynemouth on Tuesday evenings we'll now be running Paddle Fit on Thursdays down at Hartlepool Marina and Fridays on the River Wear from Durham Amatuer Rowing Club <a href="http://www.durham-arc.org.uk/">http://www.durham-arc.org.uk/</a>. Places are limited so clients are advised to pre-book to avoid disappointment. Why not join our Facebook page to keep up with what's going on? <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Paddle-Fit/165411976842417">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Paddle-Fit/165411976842417</a>.</p> <p><strong>Sunset Paddles</strong> - Live local to Tynemouth? Fancy getting wet after work but not enough swell to warrant a 'proper' surf? Why not hire a paddleboard for an hour? We can be down there in 15mins so just call the mobile to arrange 07779 127230.</p> <p><strong>Northumberland Wave Slam</strong> -  Keep up with what's going on for 2012 either on our Facebook page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/boardskillzcouk/259364652216">http://www.facebook.com/pages/boardskillzcouk/259364652216</a>, NWS page on here or on the new website which will be launched soon.</p> <p><strong>Demo Kit</strong> - Alongside our trusted Starboard SUP offering on the paddle board side <a href="http://www.star-board-sup.com/">http://www.star-board-sup.com</a> with popular shapes from just £699, we now have some exciting new surf specific SUPs for customers to demo from Nah Skwell <a href="http://www.nahskwell-sup.com/">http://www.nahskwell-sup.com</a>, Surftech SUP <a href="http://surftechsup.com/">http://surftechsup.com</a> and Coreban <a href="http://www.coreban.com/">http://www.coreban.com/</a>. £1000 Ex Demo boards now available to buy from £799!!</p> <p><strong>Clearance Windsurfing Kit - </strong>We currently have used and ex demo sails from 2009-2011 from Neil Pryde and Simmer going for £135-225 and 2010-2011 boards from Mistral and JP going from £500-700.</p> <p><strong>Animal Wetsuits </strong>- Boardskillz is proud to announce that we'll be stocking some of the coolest looking and techinically feature-driven wetsuits from Animal this season. Check out the latest ranges and sizes at <a href="http://shop.animal.co.uk/icat/wetsuits?alink=1">http://shop.animal.co.uk/icat/wetsuits?alink=1</a> order from us and save 10%. We have winter wetsuits and last year's summer suits now on clearance with 25-30% off.</p> <p><strong>Windsurfing Kit</strong> - 10% off on all equipment from Goya, Quatro, Point 7 and Amex ALL SEASON!!!</p> <p><strong>We</strong> <strong>despatch  SUPs nationwide</strong><strong> from Newcastle</strong> within 24hrs subject to orders being placed before 12 noon.</p> <p><strong>International Courier to Europe available on 95% of all our windsurfing equipment.</strong></p> <h3></h3>