Learn how to stand up paddle and have SUP lessons and tours at SUP Ski Fit, an ASI accredited learn to SUP school, located Porthdafarch and Newry Beach, Holyhead, Anglesey, Wales.

SUP Ski Fit is owned and operated by Catherine Beresford.  An experienced water skier, Catherine first got involved in SUP as something else to do on the water.   She loved the freedom that SUP allowed and was soon paddling at every chance she could.  Then her friends started asking for tips on how to paddle and to join her out on the water.  

Catherine is a health and safety specialist, a qualified Dry Slope Ski Instructor, has taught snow skiing and water skiing, so it seemed a natural progression to set up the SUP School.   She could combine both her love of the SUP and skiing.

Catherine holds ASI Level 1 & Level 2 SUP Instructor qualifications for Enclosed flat waters and exposed coastal waters, as well has holding rescue and first aid qualifications.

She created SU Ski Fit o introduce as many people as possible into both sports in a safe and enjoyable way, help to educate clients on paddle / ski environments, equipment / clothing choice, fitness to paddle / ski and how paddle / ski safely. 

SUP Ski Fit offers group and private lessons, SUP Wise learn to SUP certificate courses, SUP tours, team building and rentals for kids, adults, parties, hens and stag parties, school groups, and corporates

She specialises in groups of 4 to 5 people, to provide a more individualised service.  Sessions can be tailored to the needs of the group for lessons. Join in or the paddle tours and see the sights of the local area.  

Her clients rate her sessions as 5 out of 5, saying she is very patient and understanding instructor, and makes people feel at ease with stand up paddling.

Facilities include parking, toilets, showers, drinks/snacks/cafes nearby.

SUP sessions and tours are at Porthdafarch, Anglesey, Wales.    It’s a beautiful sandy cove surrounded by rocky headland.   SUP sessions take you along the coast, which is very scenic. 

Sessions are also held  at  Newry Beach Anglesey, Wales.  Conducted within the harbour breakwater, it offers protected conditions for paddling.