Tj Board Hire
Tj Board Hire
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Glide down the stunning Chichester canal while gaining excellent tuition, let your mind relax and unwind in a beautiful location. Book a two hour guided tour on the canal using the latest inflatable paddle boards, just bring a towel and leave with a smile.
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Jane G
Bognor Regis, UK3 contributions
Apr 2021 • Solo
Something that I had wanted to try for the past few years, so I booked a 2hrs beginners Paddle Boarding on Chichester Canal with TJ Board Hire and headed off to Hunston for 10am on Sunday morning. Very warm welcome, all equipment provided and a safe place to store your belongings during the session. There were 5 of us, all strangers but instantly the group got on, and our 2 instructors provided very clear information and tuition on the board on dry land before getting the board on the water and setting off. Enjoyable paddle, standing up and kneeling down when it got a little windy, instructors with us all the time providing advice and guidance and not one of our group ended up in the water!!! Thank you TJ Board Hire, thoroughly recommend your services.
Written April 26, 2021
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Thank you so much for leaving us this great review, we are so glad you enjoyed learning to paddle board on the Chichester Canal and we hope to see you on the water again.
Written April 28, 2021
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Sightseer436366
3 contributions
Aug 2021
A great session! Whether you want to see if paddle boarding is for you, gain confidence with the necessary skills or just want a fun morning out on the water then I would highly recommend TJ Boardhire. Gemma took us through the session and through her expert tuition we were able to master the basics. The canal was the perfect location to venture out and try something new. I have now booked to go back and hire their equipment to practice what I have learnt.
Written August 15, 2021
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StorringtonChap
Storrington, UK6 contributions
Jun 2021
This was my first attempt at stand-up paddleboarding and I was amazed I could do it, despite being over fifty, a bit tubby and not terribly fit. The two guides/instructors were great -- friendly, reassuring and encouraging and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them if you're looking to try out SUP and see if it's for you. Also the Chichester Canal is a lovely place to learn, as it's not tidal and there are no waves to unbalance you. Really looking forward to seeing the photos of us when they're uploaded to Facebook.
Written June 27, 2021
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Gary
Oxford, UK1 contribution
Sep 2020
We have wanted to paddle board for a few years and this week we finally got the chance.
Tony and Gemma are excellent instructors. They are friendly, calm, reassuring and very patient. We knew instantly that we were in good hands.
This was the very first time that we have ever done paddle boarding and yet after our initial expert instruction from Gemma, and just 10 minutes after being under the careful guidance of Tony on the water, we were standing up and actually paddle boarding on the canal.
It was BRILLIANT.
Paddle boarding on the canal is a very liberating to do and it felt amazing to be standing up gently paddle boarding past the swans and feeling part of the landscape.
As others have said, it is obvious that Gemma and Tony really enjoy what they do and their passion makes it a perfect environment for learning.
The canal is a beautiful and stunning location.
We highly recommend Tony and Gemma to anybody who wants to learn how to paddle board. You won't regret it and you will come away as inspired and excited as we did.
We learned so much and even feel confident enough to go out on the water alone because of the skills that we learnt. Tony and Gemma hire out the boards so we will be able to stay in touch with them and get any refresher courses that we need so that we don't pick up any bad habits and become good paddle boarders.
Thank you Tony and Gemma for a fantastic morning. It was everything that we hoped that it would be ...and more.
Gary and Alex
Tony and Gemma are excellent instructors. They are friendly, calm, reassuring and very patient. We knew instantly that we were in good hands.
This was the very first time that we have ever done paddle boarding and yet after our initial expert instruction from Gemma, and just 10 minutes after being under the careful guidance of Tony on the water, we were standing up and actually paddle boarding on the canal.
It was BRILLIANT.
Paddle boarding on the canal is a very liberating to do and it felt amazing to be standing up gently paddle boarding past the swans and feeling part of the landscape.
As others have said, it is obvious that Gemma and Tony really enjoy what they do and their passion makes it a perfect environment for learning.
The canal is a beautiful and stunning location.
We highly recommend Tony and Gemma to anybody who wants to learn how to paddle board. You won't regret it and you will come away as inspired and excited as we did.
We learned so much and even feel confident enough to go out on the water alone because of the skills that we learnt. Tony and Gemma hire out the boards so we will be able to stay in touch with them and get any refresher courses that we need so that we don't pick up any bad habits and become good paddle boarders.
Thank you Tony and Gemma for a fantastic morning. It was everything that we hoped that it would be ...and more.
Gary and Alex
Written September 5, 2020
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write this kind review, we really appreciate your feedback and are glad that you enjoyed your session.
Written April 25, 2021
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Morphcat
5 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
Totally loved the family paddle boarding session with TJ Boardhire. The session had been rescheduled due to high winds, but rebooking was so quick and efficient. The equipment was all ready for us on arrival, Bill was a great instructor and great with all the family (ages 9, 13, 16 and a couple of oldies!).
Everyone was able to get up on the board quickly and confidently, learnt the basics and a bit more besides, played some games and had great fun. Will definitely be back on paddle boards soon.
Everyone was able to get up on the board quickly and confidently, learnt the basics and a bit more besides, played some games and had great fun. Will definitely be back on paddle boards soon.
Written August 16, 2021
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Tim C
3 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Tony was a very calm, encouraging instructor who made us feel very relaxed and welcome. As a result we had a great time
The equipment was clean and in perfect order, with sizes for everyone in our group.
Some companies are just guides, whereas Tony and Gemma are also great instructors who clearly love what they do. I highly recommend taking some time on the water with them 👍🏻🤘🏻🙏🏻
The equipment was clean and in perfect order, with sizes for everyone in our group.
Some companies are just guides, whereas Tony and Gemma are also great instructors who clearly love what they do. I highly recommend taking some time on the water with them 👍🏻🤘🏻🙏🏻
Written August 31, 2020
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Thank you for taking the time to write this kind review, we really appreciate your feedback and are glad that you enjoyed your session.
Written April 25, 2021
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helen
Hemyock, UK3 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
My teen son and I booked a 2 hour beginners paddle boarding lesson. Gemma was very patient and explained the basics well. In a very short time we were all stood up on the boards learning different turning and steering techniques. I loved every minute of the session…the 2 hours flew by. Thank you TJ Boardhire! 😀
Written August 23, 2021
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Metasequoia
1 contribution
Nov 2021 • Couples
TJ Boardhire run Chichester Sup Club and having joined as a member in June this year I feel like part of a big like minded family. Tony and Gemma run fantastic yoga, race training and sup polo sessions week after week in the evenings with amazing enthusiasm after having run lessons all day. To top it off, they organise polo matches, dragon boat racing and canal races which are just awesome. Furthermore as instructors they continue to further their skills in order to offer varied and exciting opportunities to us all. I would thoroughly recommend TJ Boardhire and Chichester Sup Club.
Written November 9, 2021
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Alison S
Lancing, UK7 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
Had a wonderful experience today with Tjboard hire. It was a beginners standup paddleboard session for my friend, her son and myself. Bill the instructor was wonderfully patient and showed us each in turn how to get on and start paddling taking as much time as we needed. Instructions were clear at each stage and we managed to get to the standing stage quickly. I was afraid I’d never be able to do it but there was loads of friendly encouragement and it got easier the more you did it. We were encouraged to keep practicing getting up and down to get better balance / foot positioning and also safety tips for windy weather/ sea conditions/ how to stay safe on the water etc.
The canal was a lovely calm place for beginners and felt very safe. I did fall off the board once but rescue was very close at hand and Bill was there in a shot helping me get back on the board.
Absolutely excellent session and would definitely try it again. Thoroughly professional but very friendly and from someone who’d never even touched a paddleboard, I came away feeling confident with the basics to be able to try it myself.
Thank you very much Bill. I thoroughly enjoyed myself.
The canal was a lovely calm place for beginners and felt very safe. I did fall off the board once but rescue was very close at hand and Bill was there in a shot helping me get back on the board.
Absolutely excellent session and would definitely try it again. Thoroughly professional but very friendly and from someone who’d never even touched a paddleboard, I came away feeling confident with the basics to be able to try it myself.
Thank you very much Bill. I thoroughly enjoyed myself.
Written July 18, 2021
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Heike B
1 contribution
Apr 2021
Fantastic 1 to 1 lesson.
Done some paddle boarding and have been given the private lesson as a gift.
Great tuition from Tony, relaxed, clear instructions and tailored to my ability.
Came away much more confident and with enough practise to remember the different techniques and improve my skill level considerably.
The equipment is great and there is an indoor space to change and leave valuables. Chichester Canal and the weather produced a variety of conditions, perfect to experience different scenarios, which Tony gave great advise on what to do when. A beautiful spot to enjoy nature and local wildlife, even the resident heron and cormorant were booked in to make an appearance while we were on the water.
Would highly recommend.
Done some paddle boarding and have been given the private lesson as a gift.
Great tuition from Tony, relaxed, clear instructions and tailored to my ability.
Came away much more confident and with enough practise to remember the different techniques and improve my skill level considerably.
The equipment is great and there is an indoor space to change and leave valuables. Chichester Canal and the weather produced a variety of conditions, perfect to experience different scenarios, which Tony gave great advise on what to do when. A beautiful spot to enjoy nature and local wildlife, even the resident heron and cormorant were booked in to make an appearance while we were on the water.
Would highly recommend.
Written April 30, 2021
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Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us this review, we hope to see you out on the water again soon.
Written May 15, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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