Adaptive water sports
Adaptive paddle surfing (SUP)
Adaptive SUP can be practised seated, using an adapted seat on a board and a paddle. The archive documents SUP chair development and a SUP ADAPT course for sports instructors at Club Natació Barcelona.
Technology and experience
How we approach adaptive paddle surfing (sup)
The discipline
Adaptive SUP can be practised seated, using an adapted seat on a board and a paddle.
Adapted equipment
A seat on a board and a paddle: configuration and support need to be discussed for each participant.
Documented experiences
The archive documents SUP chair development and a SUP ADAPT course for sports instructors at Club Natació Barcelona.
Individual inquiry
Participation needs individual assessment, taking the discipline, experience and support needs into account. Explain your situation to the Foundation to discuss options and equipment.
Reference publications
Equipment and participation
What to know about adaptive paddle surfing (sup)
- ✓A seat on a board and a paddle: configuration and support need to be discussed for each participant.
- ✓Archive experiences are presented with their original dates.
- ✓Ask about equipment configuration and support for your situation.
- ✓Confirm dates, location and available options directly.
Frequently asked questions
About adaptive paddle surfing (sup)
▸What does this discipline involve?
Adaptive SUP can be practised seated, using an adapted seat on a board and a paddle.
▸Who can take part?
Participation needs individual assessment, taking the discipline, experience and support needs into account. Explain your situation to the Foundation to discuss options and equipment.
▸What should I ask before taking part?
Before taking part, ask about the activity conditions, assistance, equipment and support needed.
▸How can I confirm dates and locations?
Contact the Alvin Bayona Foundation to confirm available activities, dates and locations. Archive posts document past experiences and do not constitute a calendar of current sessions.
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Want to try an aquatic chair for adaptive paddle surfing (sup)?
Contact the Foundation to discuss the available options, location and support needed for your circumstances.