SUP Beginner Lesson

If you are new to Stand Up Paddleboarding our beginner lessons are for you. Our Qualified instructor led sessions on the SSSI Lagoon at Calshot will see you standing up and paddling with confidence.

Your 2 hour session is split into two defined sections, during the first section you will develop an understanding of equipment: learn how to turn as well as paddle in a straight line and master how to recover yourself should you fall off the board, the second section you will develop your newly acquired skills on a mini adventure around the lagoon with some coaching top tips and some information on paddling at Calshot and the surrounding area.

Our Beginner SUP sessions have a maximum ratio of 1 instructor to 8 students in order to comply with national governing body recommendations and ensure we are able to develop you over the duration of the session.

Minimum age 12 years old.

All under 18's must be accompanied by a participating adult

1. Suitable clothes for weather conditions, something quick dry and can be layered
2. Change of clothes
3. Towel
4. Mobile phone - advised to take on water in a dry bag.
5. Deposit Item (Bank card, Car Keys etc).
6. Money for an after paddle refreshments.

Please arrive 20 minutes before your session time as this will allow you to sign in and get changed.

Your instructor will meet you and the rest of the group and get you ready to go on the water with a buoyancy aid, paddle board and safety brief.

Your instructor will then help the group get on the water and go through a range of techniques to get you paddleboarding.

For the second half of the session you will be guided around the lagoon allowing you to develop your new skill and ask any questions.

At the end of your session you will return to the start location for a debrief including next steps, return all of your equipment and grab some refreshments.