This is a Taster Session to give people new to Paddle Boarding an introduction to the sport. The lesson takes part on a beautiful stretch of the River Thames and covers safety and rules of the River as well as the technical aspects of paddleboarding.

1. Participants must be 14 years old or above

1. Under 18s must be accompanied by a participating adult.

No specialist clothing is required. In warm weather, ordinary gym gear will be fine (shorts/leggings/T-shirt/sweatshirt).

In colder weather, a wetsuit would be advisory. If you don't have these, then multiple quick-drying layers. Waterproof shoes or old trainers. 

Always bring a towel and a change of warm clothes just in case you go in during the paddle boarding session.

The group will start at the base and under the instruction of the coach will be taught about the equipment and fitted with buoyancy aids. The session will cover water safety and river etiquette. The coach will teach the group how to paddle, turn, stop and stand up on the board. All of this will then be put into practise on the River Thames.