Paddle & Pub
A guided paddle up the Hamble by paddleboard or kayak, with a 30-minute stop at the Jolly Sailor on the way back. Drinks are bought at the pub.
- Instructor-led
- 2.5 hours
- Up to 8
From£30per person
Lessons & guided trips
Paddle with an instructor
Guided trips up the River Hamble and coaching for beginners and improvers, led by instructors who paddle these waters every week.
Book a guided trip
Guided trips and lessons
Book our scheduled guided trips online, or ask about lessons and we'll find a time that suits you.
SUP Safari
A guided paddleboard trip upriver for people ready to go further, with skills, wildlife spotting and a riverside break with a cold drink.
- Ages 15+
- 2.5 hours
- Up to 5
From£53per person
Beginner lessons
One-to-one or small-group coaching on a paddleboard or kayak. Build confidence and good technique from the start.
- Paddleboard or kayak
- Ages 12+
Giant paddleboard
Up to 13 people on one giant board with an instructor and games. Perfect for parties and teams.
- Instructor-led
- 90 minutes
From£30per person
Prices are per person. Booking fees apply and are shown before you pay.
Learn with someone who knows the river
Hire is a great way to get on the water, but there's a lot to be said for paddling with an instructor. You learn good technique from the start, you go further than you would on your own, and you get to know the Hamble's tides, creeks and wildlife from someone who paddles it every week.
Beginner lessons and coaching
Our beginner sessions cover everything you need to paddle confidently: how to wear a buoyancy aid and stay safe on a tidal river, getting on and standing up, paddle strokes and steering, and how to get back on after a fall. Lessons are available for paddleboards and kayaks, one-to-one or in a small group.
We're expanding our lessons and coaching for 2027. Tell us what you'd like to learn and when you're free using the form below, and we'll let you know what we can offer.
Hire, guided trip or lesson?
- Hire: your own kit, a safety briefing and a route plan, then you head out independently.
- Guided trip: an instructor leads a set route, like Paddle & Pub or SUP Safari. Great for seeing more of the river.
- Lesson: focused coaching on technique and confidence, at your pace.
Google reviews
Learning with our instructors
from 300+ Google reviews
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First time Paddle Boarding. One to One beginners lesson with Vanessa. Covered everything - safety, the equipment, getting in the water… falling off (which I did four times!), getting back on…
Jon B.One-to-one paddleboard lesson -
The first time we had a Kayak lesson with Richard who was brilliant. Really knowledgeable and helpful and gave us the confidence we needed…
Lela R.Kayak lesson -
If you've been wanting to try Paddleboarding or Kayaking this is your sign. The team at Paddle Centre has created such an amazing, inclusive space.
Sylwia K.Google review
Guided trips and lessons
Good to know
Do I need any experience for a guided trip?
Paddle & Pub suits most people who are happy on a paddleboard or in a kayak. SUP Safari is for paddleboarders who want to build on their skills and go further. If you're unsure, tell us about your experience and we'll point you to the right option.
Is there a minimum age?
SUP Safari is for ages 15 and over. Our other sessions are for ages 12 and over. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied on the water by a parent or guardian.
Can I book a private lesson?
Yes. Use the enquiry form to tell us what you'd like to learn and when you're free, and we'll come back to you with options and a price.
What should I bring?
Clothes for the weather that can get wet, a change of clothes and a towel, and your phone in a waterproof pouch. We provide the board or kayak, paddle and buoyancy aid. See what to wear and bring.
Ask about lessons
Tell us what you'd like to learn
Choose 'Lesson Booking' as the enquiry type and let us know your experience and when you're free.
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Happy to go it alone?
Book independent hire
Every hire includes a safety briefing and route advice before you set off.