Learn to SUP on our private 2-hour beginner paddleboard lesson at Paper Mill Lock...
Learn to SUP on our 2-hour beginner paddleboard lesson at Paper Mill Lock on the River Chelmer, Essex. Starting from absolute basics we teach all of the essential paddle skills in our 2-hour Learn to SUP lesson. You’ll have a lot of fun, but most importantly you’ll learn all you need to know to SUP safely and competently by yourself – successful candidates will receive their BSUPA Ready to Ride ticket. Full details at www.supsect.com
As this is a private session, we are able to tailor the course to suit any previous experience you might have. It is therefore also well suited to intermediate paddlers looking to improve their skills.
(Note: if you have a voucher to redeem, enter the # during checkout and you will be discounted accordingly.)
www.supsect.com/learn-to-sup – please email info@supsect.com if you have any particular questions or requests!
https://www.supsect.com/learn-to-sup/Customers should be in good health, fit to paddle (with a basic level of all-round fitness: see ‘Can I do it?’ in our FAQs), 13 years old or over, capable of swimming and confident in the water.
Little Baddow, GB
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Group discount available
Enjoy discounts for groups of 4 or more
Cancellation policy
100% refund if cancelled 5 days in advance
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See what people are saying about SUPsect.
SUPsect, you were amazing! I had a really wonderful experience Sunday, 6 September 2026 learning stand up paddle boarding. The instructors dunc & ë were really informative, delivered their instruction in an interesting ...
Amber Nicholls
My first ever time on a paddle board. Duncan and Ian were excellent coaches, incredibly knowledgeable and gave so much encouragement to everyone in the group. The whole experience was fun and informative, I'm so happy I ...
Maria Stockton
My daughter (16) joined a group lesson at Papermill Lock with Dunc and it was brilliant. She wanted to stand up and that was achieved pretty quickly. They covered everything including safety, winds, tides etc. 100% ...
Kerry Burles
Absolutely brilliant!! Dunc and Ian were very knowledgeable, about every aspect! I learnt so much, and will remember it! I had the best time ever! Never thought I would be able to stand up so soon, but it was easy peasy! ...
Tina Turner
I just had a lesson with Duncan at Paper Mill Lock. What a great experience. This was first time on a paddle board but definitely not my last. Duncan is very knowledgable with regard to the boards, techniques etc. He ...
Robert Johnson
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