STAND UP PADDLE ( S.U.P )

The Stand Up Paddle is a sport similar to surfing, the difference is, that you use a paddle to move forward and you are standing on the board.This sport, like most of the other water sports, is coming from Hawaii, where it is practised since the 50 ties. Since a few years already the S.U.P has arrived in Europe and is enjoying since 2010 a big success. However, this is really not surprising. No matter if you head out into flat water or waves, if it’s windy or windless, if you see S.U.P as pure workout or as an relaxing trip over the sea – it’s great fun in any conditions, it trains your body and improves your balance and it can be done by anyone.

We, as Club Mistral & Skyriders Golf de Roses are the pioneers of Stand Up Paddle in Catalunya, because we realized that our spot offers the ideal conditions for its practice. Since 2008 you can rent S.U.P. boards in our centre.

- During the morning (in summer) having light wind conditions, flat water conditions and a wide sandy beach, the spot is ideal to make the first step on the board.
You can paddle towards the beautiful beaches of Sant Marti d’ Empuries, standing on the board above the crystal-clear water.

- In the afternoons the conditions get a bit more tough, as the wind is creating a wind swell, which is making the balance on the board a bit more challenging, however training every muscle of your body! Sometimes the Mediterranean offers small waves just in front of the Club Mistral & Skyriders Golf de Roses, big enough to get a sensation for the surf.

At the Club Mistral & Skyriders Golf de Roses you can benefit from quality equipment (Fanatic and Mistral).Come - and initiate yourself this summer 2011!

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