We have booked Hampton Pool for some training. This is a Taster Session to give people new to Paddle Boarding an introduction to the sport.

The Newbies will be given board skills, including easy board turning, moving around your board and improved paddle stroke, with the aim of getting all Newbies standing up and controlling their board, including stopping and turning. All will practice self rescue.

There are changing rooms and warm showers available.

You should be able to swim 10 meters, have a reasonable balance and a sense of adventure.

Please bring a wet or dry suit. The water is heated, but this pool is outside and the air temperature in January is likely to be cold. Also bring a towel and change of clothing for afterwards.

To give you a sense of what to expect here is a report from a previous session at the pool - https://dpbclub.co/hampton-hot-tub/

All Newbies will be given a buoyancy aid, the board and paddle, shown how to use it. You will be taught about safety and how rivers works, all before entering the water. On the water you will put into practice what you learn on land. Hopefully, within the hour, you will be standing up, paddling and having a lot of fun!