stand up paddleboard
lessons
Why not Learn to paddleboard properly
Are you a total beginner or have you already tried paddleboarding and feel like you would like to get some proper instruction?
If you’ve decided to get professional stand up paddle board instruction, then you’ve come to the right place. You’ll have fun, whilst developing your skills on a board, whether you’re a beginner or advancing paddle boarder.
Join us for great fun and the very best Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) lessons in West Sussex. You might be looking to start from scratch or developing your paddle technique or even hitting open water. Whatever it is you need, we can deliver and support you on your journey.
group paddleboard lessons
through the summer we run lessons for groups
Our GROUP Lessons are a great way to enjoy time on the water, with your friends and others.
If you have a group of friends or don’t mind joining with another group, this a great way to save some money on your paddleboard lessons.
Our group stand up paddleboard lessons are easy going, and our aim is to help everyone to improve. Even if the group has mixed levels, we’ll look to give each person something to work on.
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Group size: 4 - 20 persons
Our lesson run with a minimum of 3 and max of 20 people. If we don’t have enough candidates, we may reschedule the lesson or ask you if you would prefer a Private lesson.
Our lessons run on Chichester Canal, West Sussex, which is the perfect spot for all levels of paddler as it offers a safe venue that isn’t affected by wind and waves, that you would find in Chichester Harbour or Bracklesham Bay.
family and kids paddleboard lessons
enjoy some family time together
The Family SUP lessons are run all throughout the season and can be booked online for a 1.5 hour session.
The Family Group booking allows upto 2 adults and 2 kids, to either relax and play a few sup games or spend the time learning to paddle.
Kids love to splash and play, so we keep the whole session light hearted and fun, and go at your pace.
The session is for your family only, so nobody else can join your family group.
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let's get the kids thinking about being safe and smart
Our childrens sup lessons are great fun and educational.
Kids are totally at home with paddleboarding and it is so good for their fitness and general wellbeing.
The children, learn to enjoy and be safe around the water, whilst gaining the proper skills on a stand up paddle board.
We don’t have an exact age limit as it depends on the type of lesson, but we generally say age 10+ if with a family member.
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Our paddle board lessons are for beginner to advanced
We’ve huge experience with paddle boarding, having done massive open water crossings, sup surfed in pretty big waves and enjoyed downwind runs in massive storms. At the same time we love a summer time paddle in the harbour or on the canal just to chill with friends and family.
Private Paddleboard lessons
1-2-1 or private lessons
The 1-2-1 or private lessons are tailored just for you.
Our private lessons are run to an exceptional standard, especially if you’re after really honing in on techniques. Ian Phillips is a “real waterman” and his paddle boarding experience has left no stone unturned, with a very detailed eye.
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Group size: 1 person
This session is blocked out so we paddle together and focus on you only.
You might be looking for a birthday gift for someone or just want to specifically focus on your own skills like step back turns or paddling faster and more skillfully.
a lesson for you and 1 other
The JUST THE 2 OF YOU lesson is for you and one other, only – generally used by couples or close friends.
It may be you’re buying a birthday gift for your partner, so the JUST THE 2 OF YOU paddle board lesson is perfect as you can paddle together, without random strangers on your session.
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Group size: 2 people
If part way through the session, you want to paddle off together, then you can let us know and we will meet you back at the van when you’re done.
Specialist Paddleboard lessons
performance paddling
Our Performance Paddling sessions are focussed on improvement, technique and gains.
You’ve already got to a level of paddling that makes you feel confident, but your lacking that drive and power or ninja footwork to cope with rougher water, so this is where we step in.
- Footwork
- Body action
- Stroke patterns
We’ll video and analyse your movements relative to your body structure and general mobility, working around any issues you may have to improve and build sustainable gains.
Downwind paddle board lessons
The downwind paddleboard lessons are a great way to experience rougher water and wind.
We work this session in different ways depending on the sea state, tide and wind direction, so we may be running the boat alongside or paddling with you.
Either way, you’re going to start learning how to harness the power of the wind and bumps into your paddleboarding.
This session runs for small groups only and paddlers who are comfortable on their boards and on the water.
Learn more about our downwind paddleboard clinics
After a great paddle board lesson what could be better
kick back and relax in the beach sauna
Just 10-15 minutes from Chichester Canal is Bracklesham Bay and the REWILD Beach Sauna.
This amazing, wood-fired sauna is right on the beachfront, so you can just park up, jump in the sauna, enjoy some wild swimming and then grab something to eat at Billys on the Beach or grab a great coffee and cake at Goat Cafe.
The sauna can take up to 8 people at a time and you need to book online as it is super busy, so make sure you get your plans in order and don’t miss that slot.
Head over to Rewild Sauna and check out their website for booking details.
Where do Our paddle board Lessons Run?
We use Chichester Canal all year round as it offers the very best training ground for total beginner to advanced paddle board lessons.
If you’re down on holiday or are coming down to enjoy some paddleboarding, you’re definitely going to love Chichester Canal.
Within easy reach of Selsey, Bracklesham, Chichester, Pagham, Bognor, Portsmouth, Hayling Island, West Wittering and not even that far from London, we may also head to the beach if the conditions and levels of paddler are working.
paddle board lesson reviews
Great friends and family paddle boarding experience in Chichester Canal!
Neerav Shah • 6 months ago
Amy and Ian were super and fun instructors making it even more enjoyable. Within a few mins even the beginners were pros and were off for a couple of hours of gliding on the Canal. Highly – READ MORE OR ADD A GOOGLE REVIEW
Summary
Get the best stand up paddleboard instruction in West Sussex.
With so many watersports schools to choose from, you need to make sure that your choice is based on the quality of instruction. With more years than most under out belts, we’re proud to say that our lessons deliver exceptional results every time.
Are our Paddleboard lessons Suitable for all levels of fitness?
Absolutely! The stand up paddle board lessons we run are always set at a pace to suit those on the lesson and their level and skills.For a beginner, it is all about technique and not about going hard and fast, whilst our advancing and improver lessons, push on a bit more, but still at a pace that suits everyone.
Do we teach SUP all year round?
Spring to Autumn are our busiest times for teaching paddleboarding, but everything relates to the weather. We run sessions in the winter, when you get those amazing days, that re chilly but just perfect to be outside. Obviously it is important to have the right kit, be it wetsuits, boots, gloves and hood in the winter, but in the warmer months it is pretty relaxed.
If we can’t paddleboard due to weather, is it possible to do something else?
We’ve often had to reschedule or even change the lessons to something like windsurfing or even winging, if the conditions have changed and the candidates are up for trying something new. Whatever we do, it is worth it and the outcome is the same, great tuition and new skills for the customers.
Is it possible to go from beginner to capable paddler in a few lessons?
We’ve got no problem in stringing a few lessons together, for those who want to really progress, with some decent foundations. We call this our Progression Sessions and we’ll oush harder each time you come, to make sure those skills are developing, but it really comes down to you and how hard you try.