Develop Paddleboarding (Level 2)
Take your paddleboarding beyond the basics with our 2-day Develop Paddleboarding course at Southampton Water Activity Centre.
Develop Paddle boarding is the next step after our Start Paddlesports (Level 1) multi discipline course. It is ideal for paddlers who have already tried paddleboarding and want to improve their confidence, balance, control and journeying skills.
Based at SWAC in Southampton, this course uses sheltered tidal waters, giving you a much more realistic learning environment than a lake, while still staying within a safe and supported training area.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for students who have already completed Start Paddlesports (Level 1) or have equivalent basic paddleboarding experience.
You should already be able to stand, paddle forwards, turn and stop in light conditions.
What you will learn
During the 2 days or 5 half days, we will develop your practical paddleboarding skills, including:
- Efficient forward paddling
- Better balance and board control
- Turning strokes
- Stopping and manoeuvring
- Different launch and recovery techniques
- Self-rescue and assisted rescue
- Basic journey planning
- Understanding wind, tide and weather
- Safe paddling in sheltered coastal waters
- Looking after yourself and others on the water
Practical, confidence-building training
This is a hands-on course. Most of your time will be spent afloat, with short shore-based sessions to cover safety, planning and theory.
You will have time to practise, make mistakes, improve and develop at a steady pace with support from our instructors.
Why train at SWAC?
Southampton Water Activity Centre is one of the best paddleboarding venues on the South Coast, with:
- Sheltered water close to the centre
- 24-hour slipway access
- Changing rooms and showers
- Secure private parking
- Experienced instructors
- Easy access from Southampton, Hamble, Portsmouth and the wider Solent area
What’s included?
- Loan of a Paddleboard
- Loan of a Paddle
- Loan of a Buoyancy aid
- Instructor-led training
- Use of changing rooms and showers
- Free parking
What’s not included?
- Wetsuit (hire ours for £5/day)
- Lunch
Prerequisites
Students should have completed Start Paddlesports (Level 1) or have equivalent basic experience.
Minimum age: 12 years.
Book Develop Paddleboarding in Southampton
Join us at Southampton Water Activity Centre and take the next step in your paddleboarding journey.
Develop Paddleboarding (Level 2) is perfect for anyone who wants to become more confident, capable and independent on a paddleboard.