Zero to SUP Hero

Join us for an unforgettable five days of paddling on the majestic Thames! Zero to SUP Hero is a unique course that takes you from complete beginner to accomplished paddleboarder in just five magical days. Our certified instructors will provide all the necessary equipment (boards, paddles, buoyancy aids and dry suits) needed to get started and ensure your safety throughout. You'll learn the basics of paddleboarding while exploring different stretches of the Thames from Oxford to Windsor - including stunning sunset and night paddles! At Paddleboard Maidenhead we guarantee small groups with one instructor per four paddlers, so you can be sure you’ll receive plenty of attention. This course does require basic fitness as each day involves roughly four-to-six hours.

Food and accommodation are not included, and often the day time paddles we can stop at a riverside pub to eat if you wish or you provide your own picnic.

Small groups with one instructor per 4 paddlers. The exact locations will be revealed once we know wind direction and speed for that day and the progress you making. You will most likely have the same SUP Coach throughout your time with us and will complete the Safety, Skills and Rescues training by the third day. If the Thames river conditions are not suitable we have alternative stretches of canal and waterways we can paddle. Ideally use one of our boards unless you have a tourer ( at least 11 feet plus) , please don’t buy a board for this week as you will progress and you are very likely to want to move up to a longer slimmer faster board. By the end you will clearer on what board you would like to get ( we don't sell them). We have all lengths and widths and you can try them all out once you get here.

Maybe you are self taught or done a few sessions on holiday, but it is much more technical than people think. We have earmarked certain weeks in 2024, however if you have a week off and there are 2 to 4 of you, please do ask us if we can accommodate your dates instead.

Please request the full 5 day agenda by mailing us info@paddleboardmaidenhead.uk

You need to be fairly fit and active to paddle for 5 days, it can be slow but you do need stamina and be able to sit and knee on a board before you learn to stand.

We will let you know nearer the time as what you wear will be dependant on the weather!

Ask us for the agenda nearer the time but we have a schedule of timing and what we will be doing each day.