Wellbeing On Water

Try something new this spring, come and give paddleboarding a go

Enjoy the fresh air, calm waters, and beautiful seasonal colours as you discover a new way to get outdoors and move. Whether you want to dip your toe in with a one-off taster session or build your skills with our beginners workshop, we’ve got you covered.

All equipment provided, friendly, supportive instructors and no experience needed.

The days are lighter, the water is warming, and it’s the perfect time to reconnect with nature in Nottingham 

Our Wellbeing on Water (WOW) sessions are designed to help you move, breathe, and reset this spring. Whether you’re brand new to paddleboarding or ready to build confidence, we have two ways to join us.

45 Min Taster Session
✨ A gentle introduction to paddleboarding
✨ Meet new people in a welcoming group
✨ Friendly, supportive instructors
✨ Safe and inclusive environment
✨ Perfect if you’re curious and want to try something new

90 Min Beginners Learn to Paddle Workshop
✨ Learn essential paddling skills
✨ Build confidence on the water
✨ Enjoy a longer, relaxed paddle
✨ Connect with like-minded people
✨ Friendly instructors in a safe, inclusive space

Friendly instructors in a safe, inclusive space, connect with like-minded people, no experience needed, all equipment provided.

Step into spring feeling brighter, calmer, and more connected, one paddle can create a ripple of wellbeing.

These session are part-funded by Shared Prosperity Funding from the UK Government, through the Community Wellbeing Fund and Rushcliffe Borough Council. A small participant contribution is required.

WHEN

45min Taster Session

March

Sunday 22nd March 1pm River Trent, Trent Embankment

Monday 23rd March 10am The Moorings Pub, Barrow Upon Soar

Tuesday 24th March 10am Nottingham Canal, Waters Edge Pub, Nottingham

Tuesday 24th March 6pm Nottingham Canal, Waters Edge Pub, Nottingham

April

Sunday 12th April 1pm River Trent, Trent Embankment

Monday 23th April 10am The Moorings Pub, Barrow Upon Soar

Tuesday 14th April 10am Nottingham Canal, Waters Edge Pub, Nottingham

Tuesday 14th April 6pm Nottingham Canal, Waters Edge Pub, Nottingham

May

Sunday 17th May 1pm River Trent, Trent Embankment

Monday 18th May 10am The Moorings Pub, Barrow Upon Soar

Tuesday 19th May 10am Nottingham Canal, Waters Edge Pub, Nottingham

Tuesday 19th May 6pm Nottingham Canal, Waters Edge Pub, Nottingham

90min Beginner Workshop

March

Sunday 29th March 1pm - 2:30pm River Trent, Trent Embankment

Monday 30th March 10am - 11:30am The Moorings Pub, Barrow Upon Soar

Tuesday 31st March 10am - 11:30am Nottingham Canal, Waters Edge Pub, Nottingham

Tuesday 31st March 6pm - 7:30pm Nottingham Canal, Waters Edge Pub, Nottingham

April

Sunday 19th April 1pm - 2:30pm River Trent, Trent Embankment

Monday 20th April 10am - 11:30am The Moorings Pub, Barrow Upon Soar

Tuesday 21st April 10am - 11:30am Nottingham Canal, Waters Edge Pub, Nottingham

Tuesday 21st April 6pm - 7:30pm Nottingham Canal, Waters Edge Pub, Nottingham

May

Sunday 17th May 1pm - 2:30pm River Trent, Trent Embankment

Monday 18th May 10am - 11:30am The Moorings Pub, Barrow Upon Soar

Tuesday 19th May 10am - 11:30am Nottingham Canal, Waters Edge Pub, Nottingham

Tuesday 19th May 6pm - 7:30pm Nottingham Canal, Waters Edge Pub, Nottingham