Bray Lake SUP

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On Saturday 19th March some of our SUP Club regulars took part in the Hurley Classic Event. Part of the event is an obstacle SUP race with the added challenge of paddling in the white water near Hurley weir. For Rachel this was her first experience of this type of water.
“A year after completing the beginners SUP course at Bray Lake, I joined my first away day for the Hurley Classic, an international paddle sport festival. 7 of us went and competed in the Enduro Rough Waters race. It was all going swimmingly until the first pontoon where most of us fell in and got pinned by the rapid water. After being pulled out and sent on our way we had a 2-lap route around the islands of Hurley weir ahead of us.
We had lots of obstacles to contend with: we had to surrender our paddles and pull ourselves along using ropes above our head, followed by running under nets whilst carrying our boards, then battle up stream to brave the slaloms and finally dare to attempt a turn in white water in front of the weir. I think my biggest achievement was managing to stay on my board while putting my paddle through a hoop above my head at the same time as waving to the team.
It was so much fun, definitely a challenge, and a reminder of the power of flowing waters. A great day out and thank you to Candice and Bray Lake Watersports for organising the trip.”
Well done to all the Bray Lake paddlers who took part.
Photo Credits – Matt Stanton

With the clocks changing and the evenings getting lighter our Wednesday evening club night will be re-starting on Wednesday 6th April 2022.
On Wednesday evenings we have equipment hire and launch slots available for stand up paddleboards, kayaks, canoes, windsurfers and dinghy sailing boats.
Our Wednesday SUP Club sessions, 18:30 – 20:00 will also be changing to our summer mixed activities program. This instructor led session has a variety of activities including skill improvement, river trips, social paddles and maybe a spot of SUP polo. To join a session you just need to pre-book your equipment hire or launch space online if you own a board.

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Our SUP Club session this Sunday 27th March 2022, 10:00 – 12:00 will be an introduction to the River / River Safety. During the session the instructor will take you onto the River Thames teaching you the skills and providing you with the knowledge for safe river paddling.
If the river conditions are not suitable on the day then our instructor will be running a session on the lake.
To join this session you just need to pre-book your equipment hire or launch slot if you own equipment online.

Bray Lake Watersports are looking to recruit Water Sport Instructors for the upcoming 2022 summer season.

This is a great opportunity to work at Berkshire’s Premier Water Sports Centre which has be running for over 40 years.

We are looking for Watersport Instructors with at least one of the following qualifications,

RYA Windsurf Instructor
RYA Dinghy Instructor
BC Paddlesports Instructor

A full job description can be found on our vacancies page.
https://www.braylake.com/vacancies/

To apply please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

Please share this post with anyone who might be interested in a position.

Our Sunday SUP Club session this week Sunday 13th March 2022, 10:00 – 12:00 will be focusing on Planning your Paddle or Race.
This on water instructor led session will take you through all the elements you need to consider when planning a paddle or taking part in a race.
To join in this session you just need to pre-book your equipment hire or equipment launch space if you own a board.
Our SUP Club sessions are open to all competent paddleboarders.

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Our SUP Club session this week Sunday 6th March 2022, 10:00 – 12:00 will be a technique tune up. Join our instructor on the water to improve your paddling skills ahead of the summer season.
SUP Club sessions are open to all competent paddleboarders and to attend you just need to pre-book your equipment hire or launch space if you own equipment online.
If you want to get involved but haven’t paddleboarded before we run regular 2 hour Start SUP courses which give you all the skills to join our club sessions. These courses can be booked online or by calling us on 01628 638860.

📸 @keithrose64

Bray Lake Watersports have a few instructor positions remaining for the 2022 season.

This is a great opportunity to work at Berkshire’s Premier Water Sports Centre which has be running for over 40 years.

We are looking for Watersport Instructors with at least one of the following qualifications,

RYA Windsurf Instructor
RYA Dinghy Instructor
BC Paddlesports Instructor

A full job description can be found on our vacancies page.

https://www.braylake.com/vacancies/

To apply please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected].

Our SUP Club session this Sunday 27th February 2022 is an Introduction to the River / River Safety Skills. This is the perfect session if you are looking to start exploring the local rivers and canals and would like to gain knowledge of how to safely do this.
This session will be starting at the lake and paddling out onto the River Thames. If weather conditions or river levels mean this not possible our instructor will be leading a session on the lake.
Our SUP Club sessions are open to all competent paddlers and to join in you just need to pre-book your equipment hire or launch session online. Online bookings can be accessed from the home page of our website.

Have you seen our February newsletter?

This month we have a spotlight on windsurfing, details of opportunities to work at Bray Lake and why the Monkey Bar café is the perfect place for a coffee stop.

If you are missing out on the latest news please email us at [email protected] and we can update your contact preferences.

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Bray Lake Watersports are now hiring for our 2022 season team. We currently have the following positions available.

Water Sports Instructor
Hire Assistant

For more information on these roles and how to apply please visit the vacancies page on our website.

Any questions please contact Andy or Cat on 01628 638860, [email protected]

During our SUP Club session this Sunday 23rd January 2022, 10:00 – 12:00 we will be running a technique tune up.
Join our instructor on the water to brush up on your skills helping you become a more efficient paddler. This will also be an opportunity to ask the instructor for help with any skills you have been struggling with.

Fab shot from @water_like_silk

To join this session, you need to be a competent paddler boarder and book online either your hire equipment or a launch session if you own equipment.

We have a number of membership options available for those looking to join on a regular basis.

Our Sunday SUP Club session this week 16th January is focusing on setting 2022 paddling goals. This instructor led session will help you come up with a goal for your paddling this year, however big or small.

To join this session you need to be a competent paddleboarder and pre-book your own equipment launch slot or equipment hire slot online.

Our Sunday SUP Club session this week 9th January is focusing on Building Base Fitness. This instructor led session is perfect for those looking to use paddleboarding to improve their fitness and will go through how to achieve this.
To join this session you need to be a competent paddleboarder and pre-book your own equipment launch slot or equipment hire slot online.

We also have our first race of the year this Sunday too. Have you signed up yet? Head over to @haywood_sports to get registered.

Sunday 19th December - Inflatable Animal Swim and Macmillan Cake Sale
Sunday 19th December - Last Sunday SUP Club of 2021
Wednesday 22nd December - Last evening SUP Fitness session of 2021
Thursday 23rd December - Last open water swim session of 2021
Friday 24th December - Lake open from 09:00 - 11:30 for your last paddle or sail of the year.

Bray Lake Watersports will then be closed over the Christmas period to give our staff a well deserved break to recharge our batteries ready for 2022.



The lake will be re-opening on Tuesday 4th January 2022.

Looking for the perfect gift this Christmas?

With Christmas just around the corner our shop has lots of gift ideas for your water sport loving family and friends.

Currently available:

Dryrobe Changing Robes
Red Paddle Pro-change Jackets
C-Skins Legend – neoprene socks, gloves and hats
Bray Lake Watersports Hoodies
Paddleboards – Red Paddle, Starboard, Aztron and Aquatone
SUP Paddles
And much more….

Remember you can also purchase a gift voucher for courses, tuition, shop credit, swimming and memberships.

Call us on 01628 638860 to check shop levels or pop into the centre.

It's almost time for our 3rd race in the Bray Lake Watersports It's almost time for our 3rd race in the is time as conditions so far look favourable. Check out the times for the day on the post and final details will be emailed out on Saturday to all competitors. In the event we cannot run on the river we will move to a Lake race instead. Entry is still open through the Haywood Sports website here and linked in the bio. https://www.haywoodsports.com/bray-lake-race-series

Our Sunday morning SUP Club Race Skills Series is continuing this Sunday 21st November 2021.
Join us at 10am where we will be focusing on Building and Maintaining Speed.
To take part in this session you just need to pre-book your equipment hire or own equipment launch slot online.

Bray Lake Watersports are hiring for the 2022 season.

We have the following positions available,

Water Sports Instructor
Paddle Sports Instructor
Senior Sail Sports Instructor
Senior Paddle Sports Instructor

Essential qualifications for all roles,
• Valid RYA or BC Instructor ticket
• Current First Aid

Desirable qualifications for all roles,
• Powerboat Instructor
• BSUPA L1 or L2

Additional essential qualifications for the Senior Sail Sports Instructor
• Senior Instructor Ticket
• Windsurf Intermediate Instructor or higher with Dinghy Instructor qualification or Dinghy Instructor with endorsements plus Start Windsurf Instructor

Full job descriptions can be found on our website.

To apply please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

https://www.braylake.com/vacancies/

Winter clothing, equipment and 2022 products have begun arriving at the Bray Lake Shop. These make perfect gifts so grab yours today to avoid disappointment.

Just Arrived

• Dryrobe changing robes
• Red Paddle changing robes
• C-Skins neoprene gloves, socks and hats
• Swim Secure tow floats and dry bags
Arriving Soon
• 2022 Starboard Paddleboards
• 2022 Red Paddle Paddleboards
• O’Neill Wetsuits
Pop down to our shop or give us a call on 01628 6338860 for more information.