Paddleboarding & SUP Yoga

Come and paddleboard on the stunning waters of Weir Wood Reservoir.

We can’t wait to welcome you to join us on the water, connect with nature, learn new skills and enjoy the incredible mental health benefits of paddleboarding with us at our special spot in East Sussex.

We love bringing local paddlers together with a shared love of the outdoors and the water through our events, socials and mini retreats too. From SUP Yoga to social paddles on your boards, look out for events coming up on the water with us too.

Anyone paddling at Weir Wood needs to first complete an induction session or lesson and hold a current British Canoeing membership, for their waterways license and insurance, before being able to self-launch. British Canoeing membership not required for inductions or lessons.

For further questions please contact info@weirwood.co.uk.

Paddleboard Taster or Lessons

Paddleboard for the first time, develop your skills or join a family fun session with us. This is the best way to get started – everyone is welcome on our sessions! Choose the best session to suit you, and we will tailor every session to meet your needs, teach you the skills you need to be safe and have fun on the water.

£40 per adult, £20 per child (under 18s)
Delivered by British Canoeing coaches and instructors
Sessions last for 1.5hrs
Includes a board, paddle, buoyancy aid per paddler
Minimum age of 8 years old, and all under 18s must be accompanied on the water
by a parent or legal guardian

Paddleboard Hire

(Closed until April 2024)

If you have had a lesson with us or a SUP Induction at Weir Wood, you can hire boards to have your own adventures on the water. We ask that you can self-rescue, (get back on your board), paddle into Force 3 winds and manoeuvre your board before you head out on your own. Board hire slots are released each week for the week ahead for you to book.

£15 per board per hour
Includes a board, paddle, buoyancy aid per paddler
Minimum age of 8 years old to have own board, and all under 18s must be
accompanied on the water by a parent or legal guardian

SUP Induction

Keeping you safe and being responsible is at heart of how we do things at Weir Wood, so if you want to bring your own board down or hire ours, you need to complete our SUP Induction at Weir Wood first.

We will cover how to protect our Site of Specific Scientific Interest and respect other water users, and then you will need to demonstrate how to use your kit and equipment effectively, paddling into Force 3 winds, self-rescue, turn and manoeuvre your board to stay safe on the water. If you are not quite ready for this, book onto a lesson with us first.

£20 per paddler
45 minute SUP Induction
Bring your own kit and equipment (buoyancy aid is mandatory)

SUP Self Launch

Experienced paddleboarders who are able to paddle into wind, self-rescue and manoeuvre their paddleboard can launch their board in our 2 hour timed slots to explore the reservoir on their own adventures. You must undertake a SUP Induction at Weir Wood first before self launching your own board. Or become a member to book as many timed slots as you like at no extra cost and access the members only area of the reservoir.

£12 per paddler
2 hour timed slot
Bring your own kit and equipment (buoyancy aid is mandatory)
Minimum age of 8 years old and all under 18s must be accompanied on the water by a parent or legal guardian