Paddleboarding in Antarctica is very much open to all levels of experience, as long as you’re a good swimmer and confident around water.
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Guided by experienced staff, groups of up to 10 paddleboarders at a time can do this activity. The general plan is to do several SUP excursions per voyage to allow everyone on board who wants to give it a go, with one excursion per person unless you want to pay for a second. Due to the nature of paddleboarding on open water, it is weather dependent.
The paddleboarding excursions take place at the same time as the other passengers are doing a landing or zodiac safari. Once you’re all kitted out with buoyancy aid, dry suit and booties, embarkation takes place either from a zodiac or the shore. There will be a qualified SUP guide with you at all times, with a support zodiac in attendance.
Beginners are strongly advised to undertake an SUP course prior to arriving in Antarctica, while a refresher for a few hours on a board is suggested even those who have done it before. The more comfortable you are on a board, the more you’ll be able to relax and take in the incredible scenery and wildlife.
All of the necessary equipment is provided, including board, drysuit, buoyancy aid and booties. All you need to provide are layers, gloves and a woolly hat to help keep yourself warm. Polar fleece and wool are the preferred clothing materials for paddling, not cotton.
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