Paddleboarding Taster session – Adults

Learn the basics of paddleboarding at Pinkston

Our Beginner’s Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) sessions are all about getting you on the water and experiencing the joys of SUP in a safe and fun way!

💦 Learn the basics: how to go, stop, and turn
💦 Includes fun games and challenges
💦 Develop new skills like water safety/awareness
💦 Make memories for life!
💦 Can’t swim? No worries – you’ll simply float in our sheltered canal basin!

Suitable for young people 16+ and adults

What is included

💦 Changing & Showering Facilities
💦 Free Carpark
💦 Clean & Safe Water
💦 Fun, Safe & Professional Instructors
💦 All Equipment needed from wetsuits, buoyancy aids and boards – we have you covered!

Check in details

When you arrive, please head through the tunnel towards the water and turn to your right – reception is beside the blue kayak attached to the pole to check in!

What to bring

💦 Swimming costume/shorts
💦 Shoes suitable for the water (old trainers or water shoes are perfect!)
💦 Towel
💦 Padlock for lockers

To help warm up if needed

💦 A blanket (or dryrobe)
💦 Warm layers including jumpers, hats and gloves
💦 A full thermos

Restrictions

We have a weight limit of 110KG as this is the max weight for our largest buoyancy aid. Buoyancy aids are provided and required to take part.

FAQs

Q : Is there car parking?
A : Yes, we have a free to use carpark with more free street parking on Boron Street (road directly up the hill from the main gates)

Q : Are there showers and hair dyers?
A : We have changing facilities with hot showers but no hair dyers. We do have outside plugs if you wish to bring your own.

Q : How cold is the water?
A : This changes from day to day as it is an outdoor unheated (but filtered!) pool. But probably cold tbh – know your limits especially in winter!

Q : Do I need to wear a wetsuit or buoyancy aid?
A : While both wetsuits and buoyancy aids are provided only buoyancy aids must be worn. You may prefer/be more conformable in a tshirt and shorts than a wetsuit however you are much more likely to get cold even in warmer weather. Please be aware of your limits in cold water.

Q : Is there a coffee machine?
A : No, bring your own flask if you would like a hot drink for after!

Any further questions please feel free to email into [email protected] or give us a call on 0141 332 5636