1. Brief theory & safety covering the sea / river, weather & local sites
2. SUP equipment
3. Stance and balance
4. Paddling styles
5. Paddle strokes & techniques
6. Board control & steering
7. Paddle and board stability

Our Intro to paddle boarding is ideal for anyone new to the sport. All equipment is supplied, group sessions are for up to 6 people and the lesson duration is 2 hours. Any participant under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian actively take part in the lesson. Suitable for ages 8 and up.

Be able to swim 25m.

Any participant under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian actively take part in the lesson. Suitable for ages 8 and up.

We have a range of equipment, wetsuits, buoyancy aids, paddle boards and paddles. If you have your own wetsuit or paddle board kit feel free to bring it along. Please bring with you some warm clothes, sun cream, a towel, some wet shoes/boots or old trainers you don’t mind getting wet.

What do you wear when paddle boarding?

Warm summer day, shorts a t-shirt/rash vest/ gym wear, bare feet or wetsuit shoes.

Cold summer days, a shorty wetsuit or similar, wetsuit shoes.

Spring/Autumn, full length wetsuit minimum 3/2 thickness or drysuit, Wetsuit boots.