At The Spot’s Stand Up Paddle classes, we will teach you more about equipment, technique and how to ‘read the sea’. The real challenge with SUP at sea is in the waves and surf. What a thrill! Even with small waves, Stand Up Paddle classes are already an amazing experience.
Alone on that long SUP board, cruising along the coast, surrounded by quiet beautiful nature, while training every muscle. SUP offers a complete fitness programme as a relaxing outdoor activity from which you get great satisfaction.
Stand Up Paddle experts
The Spot has already won several major SUP titles at various championships. Our water sports manager (SUP instructor) is even the reigning Dutch champion in Stand Up Paddle boarding! She was also the first woman EVER to complete the Dutch Elfstedentocht in one go… on her SUP!
So. In any case, you are assured of SUP class at the highest level!
The basic SUP class is ideal if you really want to learn Stand Up Paddle boarding at sea. SUP at sea is a fantastic outdoor sport that trains all muscles in a fantastic environment. Experience the addictive effect of Stand Up Paddle boarding for yourself, start today and catch your first wave on the SUP!
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During the SUP basic course you will receive 2 hours of intensive Stand Up Paddle class from experienced instructors. We will cover all the technical skills that are important in Stand Up Paddle boarding, how you can easily stay on your board and catch waves.
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Do you already have experience with all paddle techniques and/or have you been on a SUP board for a while? Then it’s time for the next challenge and the true SUP work; riding waves!
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During our advanced SUP classes, our Stand Up Paddle experts will teach you how to SUP at sea! Stand Up Paddle boarding on the waves is an absolute challenge, are you up for it? You’ll never want anything else!
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Have you laid that important first foundation of wave riding with the SUP yet? Have you mastered your take-off and a first basic turn? Then the advanced wave clinic SUP class will allow you to take the next step in Stand Up Paddle boarding!
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During our advanced wave clinic SUP class, we will work on ‘next level’ Stand Up Paddle boarding! This wave clinic will cover down the line surfing, wave knowledge, bottom turns and more! You will work on technique and personal development goals with highly experienced SUP instructors. These classes are supported with video analysis where appropriate!
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In two or three days you can learn the basics of surfing or give your SUP skills a boost!
We will teach you the basic skills of SUP at sea. You will be introduced to gear, the sea, safety, position on your board & paddling technique. Within no time, you will take your first wave and you will be ready to SUP independently.
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PRIVATE SUP CLASS
Prefer a little more personal attention when you start taking SUP classes? Or would you like to brush up on those specific technical skills at your own pace? Then private classes are very appropriate! Feel free to ask for more information, our surf school staff will be happy to help!
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During private classes for adults, all aspects of our regular group classes are covered, but with full personal attention because you are 1 on 1 with the surf instructor. Please let us know what you specifically want to learn so that we can adjust the lesson accordingly!
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Ascension Day intensive
26 & 27 May 9:30 – 12:00 or 13:30 – 16:00
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Two days € 62.50
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Prefer to rent a surfboard? You can also rent surfing equipment, canoes, wetsuits & more at The Spot water sports centre!
More information about water sports rentals.
The Spot is an accredited KNWV / ISA training centre, member of the VeBon and TÜV certified. This guarantees professionalism and safety for you and your business. VeBON members should be TÜV certified for their equipment and safety plan. The VeBON is the official discussion partner for various governments, safety institutes, sports federations, educational institutions, SME sports platform and RECRON.
The Spot is the only one with a continuous event permit for water and beach activities in Zandvoort. The Municipality of Zandvoort granted this permit to The Spot.
The Spot B.V.
Beachclub, Watersports en Events
Strandafgang Barnaart 23a / Postbus 89
2041 KB / 2040 AB ZANDVOORT
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KVK: 81260679
T: 023 – 571 76 00
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Mail Watersports centre : strand@gotothespot.com
Mail Groups, Companies and Events : events@gotothespot.com
Mail Beachclub hospitality: Beachclub@gotothespot.com
Daily openend from 9:00 – 23:45
The Spot organises company outings, meetings on / at the beach, birthday parties and company outing at the beach of Zandvoort.
The Spot is proud initiator, organising producer & host of Red Bull Megaloop Challenge, Bikes & Boards, BOTC, NK Kite Wavemasters, The Spot Surfcamping, O’neill Surf Academy & summer camps
See an overview of our partners our partners here.
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Hét watersportcentrum aan de kust!
The Spot is specialist op het gebied van watersport zoals Golfsurfen, Kiten en Suppen. We organiseren watersportlessen en events in samenwerking met partners zoals O’Neill en Red Bull.
(H)eerlijk & betaalbaar
Geprikkeld door de ontwikkelingen in onze samenleving en geïnspireerd door culturen van over de hele wereld stellen wij onze menukaart samen met eerlijke, verse en gezonde producten.
Volledige organisatie onder 1 dak!
De perfecte Spot om jou vergadering, bedrijfsuitje of groepsactiviteit te organiseren. Ben je op zoek naar een ‘actieve’ dag op het strand? The Spot is een ervaren en betrouwbare event partner.
Summercamp specialist van Nederland!
Surfcamp Zandvoort – Ben jij er klaar voor om een echte surfdude of surfchick te worden? Geef je dan snel op voor ons surfcamp in Zandvoort en kom deze zomer genieten op het strand bij The Spot! In 1 week leren we jou alles over surfen én beleef je allerlei vette strandsporten & watersport activiteiten!
Inclusief kleedruimtes en douches
Geprikkeld door de ontwikkelingen in onze samenleving en geïnspireerd door culturen van over de hele wereld stellen wij onze menukaart samen met eerlijke, verse en gezonde producten.
The Spot creeërt en organiseert
The Spot is trots initiator, organisator en host van de Red bull megaloop challenge, Bikes & Boards, BOTC, NK Kite Wavemasters & Summer camps.
Halverwege maart 2025 gaan onze deuren weer open voor een knallend 2025 seizoen! Evenementen en watersportlessen voor 2025 staan online en kunnen alweer geboekt worden.
Bij vragen zijn wij momenteel telefonisch minder goed bereikbaar. Spreek een voicemail in op 023-5717600 en we bellen je zo snel mogelijk terug. Via het contactformulier op de website doen we ons uiterste best om je binnen 48 te beantwoorden.
Sea you @ The Spot!