90-Minute Private Group SUP Lesson - River Thames, Surrey

Absolutely! Our sessions cater to all skill levels, from novices to seasoned paddlers. Our expert instructors will provide tailored guidance to ensure everyone feels comfortable and confident on the water.

We recommend wearing quick-drying sportswear and avoiding cotton, especially denim, as it becomes heavy when wet. Bring a change of clothes in case you get splashed.

We are based on the towpath in West Molesey. It’s an easy place to walk and cycle to and we encourage all our customers to do that if possible – we have plenty of space for bike storage.

If you are driving, the nearest free public parking is at Hurst Park.

An incredibly easy water sport to learn, SUP can be picked up quite quickly, with many becoming expert paddle boarders in no time at all.

No matter your age or fitness level, paddleboarding is accessible to all.

With the help of our experienced instructors  the basics can be learned with one 90 minute lesson.

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Kayak paddling is often thought to be easier you’re sitting down! Most recreational kayaks are pretty stable and easy to paddle and you use a paddle with a blade at either end which means you’ll travel further, faster with the same amount of effort compared to paddling a board.

Kayaking is great for longer distances due to added comfort.

Having said that, paddleboarding is not hard! Most people are able to stand during their first lesson and start to understand the joys of stand-up paddling.

It’s a relaxing way to spend time with family and friends and helps improve your fitness, both physically and mentally.

The better paddling technique you have, the more you’ll enjoy your paddling, on both kayaks and paddleboards.

One of the benefits of paddle boarding is that it works your entire body, not just your arms.

Each stroke you take, you bend your knees, which means you are working your upper and lower calfs, hamstrings, quads and even glutes.

You can expect your arms and back to be working just as hard, which will help to improve your balance and strengthen your core.

When using the correct technique, paddleboarders can expect to work a range of muscles whilst pulling themselves through the water.

The main muscle groups that are being activated during a paddle are your mid back muscles (latissimus Dorsi or ‘lats’), Shoulders (deltoids), Arms (triceps & biceps) and abs. Paddle Boarding is an all-body workout which has more than just the physical rewards, it can also restore your balance and is very calming.

The amount of weight a paddle board can support is genrally determined by it’s size – the bigger the board, the more weight it will support.

The average 10’6″ paddleboard can support approximately 110KGs

However, there are boards that can support much more, so it’s just a matter of finding the right board for your size.

Likewise, a lighter paddler might find an average 10’6″ board too cumbersome to paddle and there are smaller boards that would be more suited.

It is possible to paddleboard without knowing how to swim, although wearing a life vest will be essential. Therefore, it will be better it if you know how to swim as it is without a doubt that you will fall off of your paddleboard at some point!