If your weekend mornings usually mean sleeping in or scrolling through brunch options, Jeddah just handed you a much better alternative. Starting in September, JYC Academy at Jeddah Yacht Club & Marina is introducing dedicated Morning Kayak & SUP sessions every Friday and Saturday, giving early risers a genuinely different way to kick off the weekend.
What To Expect From The Sessions
Each session runs for a full hour, taking place within the calm waters of JYC Marina rather than out in open sea, a smart setup for anyone who’s never tried kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding before. You don’t need any prior experience to join in either. The JYC Academy team runs through the basics before you head out on the water, and a rescue boat stays on hand throughout the session, so it’s a genuinely beginner-friendly setup rather than a sink-or-swim situation.
Kayak Or SUP, How To Choose?
If you’ve always been curious about trying a SUP but felt hesitant about heading straight into open water, this is a low-pressure way to test it out within the sheltered marina. If balancing on a board before you’ve even had breakfast sounds a little ambitious, the kayak option gives you the same time on the water with a bit more stability underneath you. Either way, you’re looking at a genuinely refreshing start to the day, and one that still leaves most of your weekend ahead of you once the session wraps up.
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Details, Timings And How To Book
The new Morning Kayak & SUP sessions begin in September, running every Friday and Saturday from 8am to 9am. Pricing is set at SAR80 for kids aged seven to sixteen and SAR120 per adult, with bookings available through WeBook. It’s an easy, low-commitment way to build a new weekend habit, and considerably more interesting than another lazy morning at home.
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