SUP Intro (Group Session)

Name: SUP Intro (Group Session)
Start: 2026-07-29T12:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-07-29T13:00:00.000Z
Location: Mersea Island Watersports

paddleboarding

1 hr

Max 6 people

Learn to SUP with MIW!

Description

Our Intro session is the perfect introduction to this sport and is for those who have never tried paddleboarding before. This hour long lesson teaches the basic techniques and theory to get you on your feet and out on the water safely.

Requirements

This is a group lesson of up to 5 adults and not suitable for those under 14.

What to bring

A cap if it is very sunny or hat for winter
Sunglasses on a string
Suncream
Water
Wetsuit boots or neoprene beach shoes (if you have them) or you can borrow some of ours.

Itinerary

During the course you will be given an introduction to how the weather and environment affects you, how to carry the board and paddle, paddling technique, different types of turns, self rescue, how to fall safely as well as how to plan expeditions.

Mersea Island Watersports

West Mersea, GB
4.9
(87)

From £30.00 per person

Free cancellation
Up to 1 day in advance

Upcoming availability

July

July 2026

August

August 2026

September

September 2026

4.9

(87)

See what people are saying about Mersea Island Watersports.

Rented a double kayak with my teenage son in late May. We explored the tidal river for an hour paddling up stream first. It was fun and active. I was impressed by the team at Mersea Island Watersports in terms of the ...

K L

‘I had a really great time. We had a relaxed lesson and got taught lots of fun and things. Mark was a really nice instructor and helped me be confident to paddle on my own. Thank for an amazing lesson Mark One!’ Ada 🙂

Ada Trundle

Had a Paddle board lesson for four adults and a child with Mark, it was absolutely fantastic. He adjusted to the pace of our group and was so flexible in what we wanted to do while still giving great instruction and ...

Ash Trundle

Had a private SUP lesson, one adult and two kids. Dan the instructor took us out into the estuary and we had a great time.

Mark Cherry

Very friendly staff. Happy for us to share 1 paddle board between two. Great location to paddle board exploring the marshes and islands.

ethan thrower