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Since the company was set up at the beginning of 2009 Boardskillz has become synonymous with Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Windsurfing.

In terms of tuition, our aim has been to provide beginners and intermediates of either sport with a structured, safe and fun learning environment to minimise frustration and maximise progress. Unlike many static watersports operations we have a suitably ‘pimped out’ vehicle that accommodates all the necessary equipment which means we can take either activity to a variety of breathtaking locations including Tynemouth (Newcastle), South Shields, Stockton / Yarm (Teesside), Durham, River Wansbeck, Northumberland and The Lake District amongst a host of others.

Alongside offering beginner and intermediate instruction, Boardskillz also provide advanced coaching for those really wanting to push the envelope! The company’s founder (Joe Thwaites) is regarded by many as one of the UK’s best paddle board instructors. If you’ve been down to Tynemouth’s beautiful, award-winning Longsands Beach in 2010 you’ve probably seen Joe dialling in some impressive moves or imparting his knowledge to one of our popular weekend-based Taster Session groups. As the only recognised provider of this 'in vogue' activity in the North of England we have seen clients coming from as far afield as York, Leeds, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow and even London!

Alongside our highly regarded paddle surfing program at the coast, Boardskillz are offering core muscle fitness sessions (Paddle Fit), stag and hen packages, birthday parties, incentives for schools and groups and hope to promote a local racing initiative for 2011.