SUP – Stand Up Paddle Department
Balance, strength and the sea — standing on the waves
The SUP – Stand Up Paddle department of NOAS Sailing Club at Limeniskos Artemidas (East Attica, Greece): For children, teenagers and adults who want exercise, recreation or competitive stand-up paddling.
The sport
What is the SUP – Stand Up Paddle?
SUP (Stand Up Paddle) is stand-up paddleboarding — one of the most accessible and fastest-growing water sports in the world. The athlete stands upright on a large, stable board and moves using a paddle.
Training starts in calm waters, learning balance and basic paddling technique, and progresses to speed technique, turns and handling waves and wind. The group has room both for recreation and fitness and for competitive preparation.
The experience is unique: gentle yet complete full-body exercise, calm and direct contact with the sea — which is why SUP is loved equally by children, teenagers and adults.
At NOAS, SUP complements the Club's water sports programme and gives the whole family the chance to exercise in the sea of Artemida — from a first introduction to competing in races.
Training
What the athlete will learn
Balance
Stability on the board in every condition.
Paddling technique
Correct paddle stroke for speed and endurance.
Equipment handling
Board, paddle, leash and proper transport.
Sea & weather
Currents, wind and safe route planning.
Safety rules
Life vest, leash and behaviour on the water.
Fitness
Core strengthening, endurance and flexibility.
Racing preparation
Race technique and participation for those who wish.
For parents
Benefits for the child and the athlete
Self-confidence
The athlete learns to take initiative and trust their own abilities.
Focus
The sea and the wind demand attention and constant observation.
Decision-making
Every training session brings small decisions that build judgement and independence.
Fitness
A full-body workout in a natural environment.
Discipline
Organisation, consistency and respect for the schedule and the rules.
Social skills
A team atmosphere, friendships and cooperation in and out of the water.
Contact with nature
A daily relationship with the sea and the wind.
Sporting mindset
Healthy competition, respect for fellow athletes and the joy of effort.
Every child develops at their own pace — the above are areas in which regular participation in the sport can make a real contribution.
Schedule
Training sessions and levels
Level 1
Learning group
Balance, basic paddling and safety.
- Days
- Saturday & Sunday
- Hours
- 10:00 – 14:00
- Duration
- 1.5 – 2 hours
- Period
- September – July
- Places
- Limited places — by arrangement
- Coach
- Assigned by the Club
Level 2
Development group
Speed technique, turns and distances.
- Days
- Saturday & Sunday
- Hours
- 10:00 – 14:00
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Period
- September – July
- Places
- Limited places — by arrangement
- Coach
- Assigned by the Club
Level 3
Pre-racing group
Systematic endurance and technique training.
- Days
- Weekends & afternoons
- Hours
- By arrangement with the coach
- Duration
- 2 – 3 hours
- Period
- September – July
- Places
- Limited places — by arrangement
- Coach
- Assigned by the Club
Level 4
Racing group
Preparation for SUP races.
- Days
- Multiple sessions per week
- Hours
- By arrangement with the coach
- Duration
- 2 – 3 hours
- Period
- September – July
- Places
- Limited places — by arrangement
- Coach
- Assigned by the Club
The schedule may be adjusted according to the season and weather conditions. For currently available places, contact the Club.
Private & Adults
Private lessons & adult section
The department also offers private recreational lessons and an organised adult section — for every age and level, with no competitive commitment.
Safety & Equipment
Safe, at every training session
Safety
- All training sessions take place under the supervision of the Club's coaches.
- Wearing a life vest and appropriate equipment is mandatory for all athletes.
- Training sessions are accompanied by support boats and rescue equipment.
- Weather conditions are checked before every session.
- Training is adapted to each athlete's level and experience.
- When conditions are unsuitable, training is modified or postponed.
Equipment
- Provided by the Club
- SUP board and paddle · Life vest and leash · Support boats and rescue equipment
- What to bring
- Swimsuit or clothes that can get wet · Towel and a change of clothes · Sunscreen, hat and water
- For the trial lesson
- Just a swimsuit and a towel — board, paddle and life vest are provided by the Club
- Clothing by season
- Summer: swimsuit, rash guard, hat · Winter: wetsuit, windbreaker
- Personal equipment
- No personal equipment is required. Those progressing competitively can acquire their own board in consultation with the coach.
Progression
The athlete's journey
1
Trial lesson
A first introduction to the sport and the Club.
2
Beginners' group
Basic technique, safety and familiarity with the sea.
3
Development group
Deepening technique and gradual independence.
4
Pre-racing preparation
Systematic training and first racing experiences.
5
Racing team
Participation in national and international regattas.
Competitive progression is optional. Every athlete can take part in training and enjoy the sport without necessarily having a racing goal.
The Club
Why choose NOAS
History & experience
NOAS has been cultivating water sports in Artemida and Spata with consistency and love for the sea.
Coaching philosophy
Gradual progression, respect for each athlete's pace and emphasis on solid technical foundations.
Safe environment
Well-organised training, support boats and a supportive atmosphere for children and parents.
Coaching team
Experienced coaches guiding every athlete from their first steps to the racing team.
Participation & distinctions
Club athletes compete and earn distinctions in national and international regattas.
Community
A living community of athletes, parents and friends of the sea.
Our sailing waters
Training takes place in the bay of Artemida (Loutsa), an area ideal for water sports.
The team
Department coach
Αναστάσιος (Τάσος) Τσούρης
Coach SUP – Stand Up Paddle
Προπονητής SUP – Αθλητικής ενδυνάμωσης Ο Τάσος Τσούρης έχει συνδέσει τη ζωή του με τη θάλασσα και τον αθλητισμό από πολύ μικρή ηλικία. Η πρώτη του επαφή με τα θαλάσσια αθλήματα περιλάμβανε την κολύμβηση, την ιστιοπλοΐα, την κωπηλασία, το πόλο και το windsurf, εμπειρίες που του έδωσαν πολύπλευρη αθλητική παιδεία, εξοικείωση με το υδάτινο περιβάλλον και βαθιά κατανόηση των απαιτήσεων της συστηματικής προπόνησης. Το 2016 γνώρισε το Stand Up Paddling και πολύ γρήγορα ανακάλυψε το άθλημα που τον εξέφραζε περισσότερο. Η δυναμική του SUP, ο συνδυασμός αντοχής, τεχνικής, ισορροπίας και δύναμης, αλλά και η συνεχής επαφή με τη θάλασσα, αποτέλεσαν τα στοιχεία που τον οδήγησαν να αφοσιωθεί πλήρως σε αυτό. Μέσα από καθημερινή προπόνηση, πειθαρχία και σταθερή προσήλωση στους στόχους του, κατάφερε να καθιερωθεί στην κορυφή του ελληνικού SUP και να βελτιώνει διαρκώς τη θέση του στην παγκόσμια κατάταξη. Αποτελεί έναν από τους λίγους Έλληνες αθλητές που στελεχώνουν συστηματικά την Εθνική Ομάδα για περισσότερα από πέντε χρόνια, με συνεχή παρουσία και σημαντικές επιτυχίες σε κορυφαίες διοργανώσεις στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό. Η αγωνιστική του διαδρομή χαρακτηρίζεται από συνέπεια, υψηλό επίπεδο απόδοσης και σταθερή εκπροσώπηση της χώρας σε παγκόσμια πρωταθλήματα. Παράλληλα με την αθλητική του πορεία, επένδυσε ουσιαστικά στην επιστημονική του κατάρτιση. Τον Μάιο του 2023 ολοκλήρωσε με άριστα τις πανεπιστημιακές του σπουδές στην προπονητική, ενώ είναι κάτοχος δύο μεταπτυχιακών τίτλων, στο Exercise Physiology και στο Strength & Conditioning. Ο συνδυασμός αγωνιστικής εμπειρίας και επιστημονικής γνώσης τού επιτρέπει να προσεγγίζει την προπόνηση με σύγχρονες, τεκμηριωμένες και εξατομικευμένες μεθόδους. Ως προπονητής, βασικός του στόχος είναι να μεταδώσει στους νέους αθλητές τη γνώση, τη νοοτροπία και τις αξίες που απαιτούνται για την εξέλιξη στο SUP, βοηθώντας τους να αναπτύξουν τις ικανότητές τους και να διεκδικήσουν διακρίσεις σε πανελλήνιο και διεθνές επίπεδο. Για τον ίδιο, κάθε προπόνηση αποτελεί μια ευκαιρία προσωπικής βελτίωσης, υπέρβασης ορίων και καλλιέργειας χαρακτήρα, μέσα από συνέπεια, συνεργασία και σεβασμό. Κορυφαίες διακρίσεις: • 3η θέση και χάλκινο μετάλλιο στο Long Distance Open Men του 2026 Paddle Europe Stand Up Paddling Championships, στον Άγιο Νικόλαο Κρήτης, με χρόνο 1:19:59.724. • Χάλκινο μετάλλιο στις μεγάλες αποστάσεις και στον ομαδικό τεχνικό αγώνα, ICF SUP World Championships 2025. • Δεύτερη θέση στον τεχνικό αγώνα, ICF SUP World Championships 2024. • Πρώτη θέση στην ομαδική κατάταξη, ICF SUP World Championships 2023. • Πρώτη θέση στις Προκρίσεις Εθνικής Ομάδας 2023 στις μεγάλες αποστάσεις. • Πολλαπλός πρωταθλητής στο Πανελλήνιο Πρωτάθλημα SUP το 2020 και το 2021. • Σταθερή διεθνής παρουσία και πρώτος Έλληνας αθλητής σε παγκόσμια πρωταθλήματα στην Ουγγαρία, την Πολωνία, την Ισπανία και την Κίνα.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is previous experience required?
No. The beginners' group is intended for those with no prior contact with SUP. Learning starts from the basics, in gradual steps.
Does the athlete need to know how to swim?
Yes, basic swimming ability and comfort in the water are required. Competitive-level swimming is not necessary.
At what age can they start?
Roughly from age 8. SUP is one of the few water sports that genuinely suits all ages — from children to adults. In every case, the final assessment is made together with the coach.
Is the necessary equipment provided?
Yes, the Club provides the basic sports equipment and life vests for training. Personal equipment is not needed to get started.
What should they bring to their first session?
A swimsuit or clothes that can get wet, a towel, a change of clothes, sunscreen, water and a hat. In the colder months, thermal clothing is recommended.
What happens in bad weather or strong wind?
Conditions are checked before every session. If they are unsuitable, training is adapted, moved ashore (theory, fitness) or postponed with timely notice.
Is there a trial lesson?
Yes. You can book a trial lesson through the expression-of-interest form on this page, so the athlete can experience the sport up close before enrolling.
Is participation in races mandatory?
No. The competitive path is optional. Many athletes take part in training for the experience, the exercise and the joy of the sport.
What is the cost?
Membership registration is €40 per year plus a €30 annual parent membership. Monthly lessons: beginner Optimist €70, pre-competitive Optimist €100, competitive Optimist €120, SUP €80 (or €15 per hour), Windsurfing €80 (or €50 per hour). Families with 2 or more athletes get 10% off lessons. For ILCA and private adult lessons, contact the secretariat (+30 22940 83930).
How is registration completed?
After the trial lesson, registration is completed through the Club's membership application and the required medical certificate. The office guides you through every step.
The next step
Get to know the department up close
Contact NOAS, find out about available places and schedule your first introduction to the sport.