Paddleboarding East Sussex

What Can I Expect

Give paddleboarding in East Sussex a go! Down at Hove Lagoon you'll find this long-established SUP school. It has an excellent reputation and we are offering taster sessions that last around an hour and ‘learn to paddleboard' courses that give you around three and half hours of teaching.

Hove Lagoon is one of the best places in East Sussex to learn to paddleboard, as the waters of this inland lake are shallow and calm. This is ideal for learners, as it's all about gaining confidence on the board and feeling stable - something that is a lot trickier on tidal water.

So what do you need to be able to go paddleboarding along Hove's lagoon? Well, firstly there's the board. Usually between three and four metres long, they have fins in the stern (that's the underside) to help you track through the water and often have non-slip padded decks. 

The other essential element is the paddle. It's paramount that you have the right size (usually a few inches taller than your height), so you can paddle easily whilst standing up straight. The Hove-based team knows their stuff when it comes to paddleboarding and the instructors will make sure you've got the appropriate gear for your stature.

The Taster gives you plenty of time out on those calm waters to be able to get a hang of the basics skills. You will start off kneeling and then progress to standing on the board. For many this is the trickiest part, but once you have overcome your fears, you'll realise it actually feels really stable and you don't feel as though you are about to topple off at any moment!

If you opt for the extended Learn Paddleboarding Course, you will enjoy four sessions. The first session follows the basic taster course. The coaching then continues, looking at more sophisticated paddling techniques and different styles of paddleboarding including racing, surfing and touring

And it's worth noting that on completion of the extended course, you'll be awarded a BSUPA (British Stand Up Paddleboard Association) Ready to Ride certificate, so you can hire the gear and get paddleboarding anywhere in East Sussex and beyond! Buy your vouchers online now!

Availability

• Selected weekends from April to October

Suitable For

• Minimum age 13
• This is suitable for beginners or those with a little experience

Spectators

• Spectators are welcome

Anything Else

• You will need to bring an old pair of shoes (that you don't mind getting wet) a towel and swimwear