Intro to Paddleboarding in Berkhamsted

If you’ve never been on a paddleboard before or want to refresh your skills, this session is the perfect starting point. Covering the fundamentals, you’ll learn balance, basic strokes, and how to control your board with confidence. With guidance from an experienced instructor, you’ll be standing up and paddling in no time.

Key Details

• Duration: 2 hours
• Days Available: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
• Location: Canal Fields, Berkhamsted, HP4 1HR

Key Skills

• Understanding basic paddle strokes
• Learning how to stand up and balance on a board
• Controlling direction and turning efficiently
• Safe entry and exit from the water
• Essential safety knowledge for paddleboarding

What to Expect

The session begins with a land-based introduction, covering the equipment, safety considerations, and the basics of getting on and off the board. Once on the water, you’ll start on your knees, getting comfortable with paddling before progressing to standing. 

The instructor will guide you through basic strokes, turning techniques, and how to stay balanced. By the end of the session, you’ll have the confidence to paddle independently and enjoy your time on the water.

Location

Sessions take place at Canal Fields in Berkhamsted, a calm and accessible stretch of water perfect for learning. The meeting point is easy to find and provides a safe environment for beginners to build their skills.

Prerequisites

No prior experience is needed, and you don’t need to be a strong swimmer, but you should be comfortable around water. A buoyancy aid will be provided for safety.

Why Choose Us

Bell has over 15 years of paddling experience and has spent the last eight years teaching stand-up paddleboarding. Their passion is helping people of all abilities feel confident on the water, whether they are complete beginners or looking to refine their technique.

Each session is tailored to the group, ensuring that everyone receives the right level of support and guidance. Whether it’s your first time on a board or you’re working on the basics, you’ll be in safe hands with an instructor who is patient, knowledgeable, and dedicated to making paddleboarding enjoyable for all.