Beach Rats Voucher

What do you buy someone who has everything?.... an unforgettable experience which just might lead to a new found love for the sea, waves and fun in the outdoors. Vouchers are valid for 12 months from the day of purchase. Vouchers can be redeemed online. 

Get your “surfs up” with Blown Away Beach Rats Holiday Club and you’ll be riding the waves with style in no time. Ages 8 + Yrs 

Running Monday to Friday during School holidays this kid’s activity week operates mornings for all 5 days. Simply drop off your child at the Blown Away Shack and leave in our safe hands to enjoy a daily activity or two and collect them later. 

We deliver fun, professional and informative lessons whilst introducing all of the skills and techniques required to surf, kayak or SUP the St Andrews Sea with confidence and style.

Activities Available

Exploring the ocean, educating the younger generation about conservation and water safety is the aim. We will have fun Surfing, we also have mini Kayaking trips, SUP Safaris and Giant Paddleboards to keep everyone entertained, we will decide on the day, depending on the weather, which activity is safe and appropriate. 

Surf

If they're catching the waves for the first time, they are guaranteed to have a swell time learning basic board control, negotiating the surf, paddling and how to adopt the correct positioning. If they have already surfed, then we will use this sessions to build on more advanced techniques, including paddling, turning and reading the ocean. Be assured they will not get “bored” and will have “barrels” of fun with Blown Away and remember the best ride of your life is still out there!

Kayak

If you are getting in a Kayak for the first time, we'll make sure you wont be up the creek without a paddle and guide you in learning how to steer, turn and if there are 2 in your boat, how to work as a pair to manoeuvre your kayak. If you have kayaked before, then we will use this session to build on more advanced techniques, including paddling, turning and reading the ocean.

Stand Up Paddleboard

Learning to SUP for the first time in St Andrews is the ideal location. We can use the beach to learn the basics in a sheltered area and get everyine standing, paddling and turning in no time. When we are happy with everyone skill level, we can take a coastal adventure around the rocks to the neighbouring beaches. 

Ocean Awareness and exploration

We need to protect our oceans for the future. Teaching our Beach Rats about Conservation and water safety, in partnership with the RNLI is just something else your child will learn through our exciting beach and water sessions. 

Itinerary

1. Meet us at the Blown Away Shack on the West Sands, St Andrews. We are the third wooden building on your right as you drive down the beach road.

2. Arrive 10 minutes before your session and we will get you checked in and size you up in a toasty wetsuit so whatever the weather, you are guaranteed to be snug and warm.

3. We'll head down to the beach and teach you the basics on dry land so you are comfortable with the technique for the activity of the day. 

4. We'll then head into the water with our experienced and very friendly coaches, usually only waist depth, to put into practice what we have learnt on dry land.

5. We will be in the water for just over an hour so visit the bathroom before suiting up, public toilets are available across the road from the shack. 

6. Parents you can now relax, they are safely in our hands, treat yourself to a coffee and a cake from the Dook cafe next door. 

What to bring

1. Towel

2. Swimwear for under your wetsuit

3. Sun cream (the sun is always shining in St Andrews!)

4. Warm clothes that are easy to put on.... leggings are a battle to get on after any water session!

5. A drink, after any exercise, it is important to stay hydrated.

6. Some old trainers that you can wear in the water for kayaking

7. Good Vibes!