What Can I Expect

Go paddleboarding in Southampton on the Solent! These private lessons for one or two of you give you all the tuition you need to be confident out on the water on a stand up paddleboard.

The meeting point for these one-to-one paddleboarding lessons is Monk's Hill car park at Lee-on-Solent. The parking is literally a step from the long, shingle beach. It's a popular place with locals year round for water sports, walks and beach days.

It's a great place to learn to paddleboard. If the water conditions are too choppy on the day, you'll move somewhere else in the Southampton area to find flat water. In either case, your instructors will know the best place to go, as they are experts on local conditions.

And indeed, weather and tides will form part of your introduction to your session, along with a safety briefing. You will also be kitted out by the Lee-on-Solent team, with a board and a paddle to suit your height. Wetsuits can also be hired when booked in advance.

Being a private paddleboard lesson means your instructor will concentrate on you the whole time. First up will be how you get into and out of the water with a board. It can be tricky, there is a knack to it and you'll be pleased you'll be shown the way to do it, rather than attempting it alone!

Once out on the Monk's Hill waters, you'll be taught basic paddle techniques. Beginner paddlers usually start off kneeling on the board. When you're feeling comfortable and at ease with this, you can give standing up a go. There's no pressure, it's totally up to you.

You'll then have time to practise what you've learnt, paddling along the lovely Lee-on-Solent shoreline. And if you're up for it, there may well be the chance to take part in some fun paddle games and challenges too!

Buy your vouchers to go paddleboarding in Southampton on a private lesson and get paddling!

When Is It Available

• Weekday and weekends throughout the year
• Dates and session times are subject to availability
• Low and mid tides are best as the water is usually flatter than at high tide, although sessions can operate in all tides

Suitable For

• Minimum age 10
• Under 18s must have an adult present for the duration of the lesson
• A good, general level of fitness is required
• Participants must be able to swim 50m unaided and be able to tread water

Spectators

• Spectators are welcome

Anything Else

• Wetsuit hire is not included, wetsuit & boot hire can be arranged if needed for an additional £10 per person, this must be booked in advance via email
• Participants should bring a towel and swimsuit/shorts
• The main teaching location has both male and female toilet facilities, and an outside shower
• In adverse weather conditions an alternative location (without facilities) may be used