Step onto a paddleboard and experience the excitement of stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) for the first time. This 90-minute session is perfect for beginners, providing plenty of guidance and support while exploring calm, sheltered waters. You’ll gain confidence and get a real feel for handling the board safely.
Sessions start with an on-shore briefing covering safety, equipment use, and basic paddling techniques. You’ll then step onto your board in calm areas of the reservoir, practising standing up, maintaining balance, and propelling yourself forward with the paddle. Guidance is given throughout to help you feel confident and comfortable.
Once comfortable, you’ll practise gentle turns, controlling your speed, and exploring short routes around the sheltered areas. Instructors provide tailored advice, correcting technique and offering tips to improve stability, steering, and efficiency.
By the end of the session, you’ll have gained practical skills in paddling, balance, and board control, along with the confidence to continue practising SUP independently or in future sessions.
Set on a quiet reservoir near Forest Row, East Sussex, this session takes place in calm, sheltered waters ideal for beginners. Clear launch points make it easy to start and finish safely while staying aware of other water users.
The surrounding banks and grassy areas provide space for preparation, rigging, and resting between runs. Safety signage and marked zones ensure a secure environment, allowing everyone to enjoy the water without worry.
Suitable for beginners aged 8 and above. Children under 18 must be accompanied on site by an adult. No previous experience is needed, and participants should be confident swimmers.
Clothing should be comfortable and suitable for getting wet, such as swimwear or sportswear. Buoyancy aids are provided and must be worn throughout the session.
This location offers calm waters, clearly marked zones, and experienced instructors to guide you safely through your first paddleboarding session. Beginners can build confidence in a supportive environment while enjoying open water.
Instruction focuses on practical skills, fun, and personal progress, making each session rewarding. With attentive guidance and a safe setting, you’ll leave feeling more confident and ready to enjoy paddleboarding on your own.
No prior experience is required. The instructor will guide you step by step, from standing on the board to paddling and turning. Calm waters make it easier to practise safely.
Beginners gain confidence quickly with tailored instruction and plenty of support throughout the session.
Yes, children aged 8 and above can join, but all under 18s must be accompanied by an adult on site.
Instruction is adapted to different ages and abilities, ensuring children learn skills like balance and paddling while having fun.
Comfortable clothing suitable for getting wet, such as swimwear or sportswear, is recommended. Buoyancy aids are provided and must be worn at all times.
Proper clothing allows freedom of movement and ensures you can focus on learning and enjoying the session.
Yes, after basic balance and paddling skills, the instructor will guide you through turning, steering, and controlling your movement on the board.
Practising these techniques helps build confidence and prepares you for paddling independently.
Safety is prioritised. Buoyancy aids are compulsory, and instruction takes place in calm, sheltered waters with clearly marked zones. The instructor is present throughout to offer guidance.
Following guidance ensures a safe, enjoyable, and worry-free experience on the water.
Absolutely. Anyone aged 8 and above can join. The instructor adapts teaching to different skill levels.
Adults can enjoy learning techniques, improving balance, and gaining confidence in a supportive setting alongside others.
Yes, participants should be confident swimmers since the session takes place on open water.
This ensures safety while allowing you to practise skills and enjoy the activity with peace of mind.
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