Paddleboarding
Paddle. Relax. Meet People. Enjoy the Water
Whether you've never stood on a paddleboard before or you are an experienced paddler looking for somewhere beautiful to get out on the water, Staunton Harold Sailing Club is a great place to SUP in Derbyshire. Our friendly and growing paddleboarding community welcomes complete beginners, recreational paddlers and more experienced SUP enthusiasts. Come for the paddling and become part of a friendly water sports community.
Please contact us at sup@shsc.org.uk directly with your ideas and requests
New to paddleboarding? Come and give SUP a try--
**Complete beginner , you are very welcome**
You dont need to own a paddleboard or already know how to paddle. Our intro to paddleboarding sessions are designed to help beginners get onto the water in a friendly supportive environment. Equipment can be provided so its an easy way to discover whether SUP is for you before buying your own board.
You'll learn the basics, build your confidence and discover just how enjoyable exploring Staunton Harold Reservoir from a paddleboard can be.
Already Paddle? Join us Now
If you already paddleboard, wed love you to become part of the Staunton Paddleboarders. After a simple club induction, competent paddlers can enjoy the reservoir whenever the water is open for recreational use and safety cover is operating. Paddle independently, arrange to meet other members or join one of our social SUP sessions. And you dont have to be a sailor to join SUP-only membership is available.
You must be able to self rescue, be aware of our club rules, informed about our lone paddler radios and have read our SHSC paddleboard guidance. (see below)
Wednesday and Friday Night SUP
One of the highlights of summer at Staunton Harold.
From late April through to late August, our Friday Night SUP sessions provide a great opportunity to finish the week on the water. Plus you can paddle on Wednesday evenings.
Meet other paddleboarders, enjoy a relaxed paddle around the reservoir and then stay for a drink, something from the BBQ or a chat at the clubhouse.
Its as much about meeting people and enjoying the evening as it is about paddleboarding.
Paddle with Other People
SUP doesn't have to be a solitary sport.
Members can join our SUP WhatsApp group to:
-arrange informal paddles
-find other people who are heading onto the water
-hear about organised SUP sessions
-share tips and information
-keep up with club activities.
Its a great way for new members to quickly become part of the group. Once you have joined you will be given access to the members portal on the website where you can join the wahts app community
Don't own a paddleboard?
No problem.
The club has six SUPs available for members to hire, making it possible to start paddleboarding without immediately buying your own equipment.
Experienced paddlers who have completed the club induction can choose pay-as-you-go hire or an unlimited hire option.
This can be an ideal way to paddle regularly while deciding what type of board you eventually want to buy.
For further info: Contact boathire@shsc.org.uk
Learn and improve
Want to become more confident or develop your paddling skills?
We offer opportunities for beginners as well as more experienced paddlers, with qualified SUP instruction available.
Whether your goal is simply to feel safer and more confident, improve your technique or develop your paddling further, were here to help.
Bring your own SUP
Already have your own board?
Members can bring and use their own paddleboards, and optional dry SUP storage is available at the club, subject to availability.
That means you may even be able to leave your board at Staunton ready for your next paddle.
Paddle somewhere special
Staunton Harold Reservoir provides a beautiful setting for getting outdoors, exercising and spending time on the water.
Paddleboarding can be as energetic or as relaxing as you want it to be from improving your technique and fitness to simply enjoying a peaceful paddle and the scenery.
And when youve finished, you can relax at our clubhouse and licensed bar and enjoy the social side of club life.
More than somewhere to launch your board
Joining Staunton Harold Sailing Club isn't simply about gaining access to the water.
You'll be joining a friendly community of people who enjoy being outdoors and on the water.
As a SUP member you can enjoy:
Paddleboarding on Staunton Harold Reservoir
A friendly SUP community
Friday evening social paddles
Beginner and skills training
Optional board storage
Members SUP WhatsApp group
Club social events, BBQs and bar
Opportunities to discover other water sports at the club
Ready to get on the water?
Never paddle boarded before?
Start with one of our Intro to Paddleboarding sessions. Well help you get onto the water and discover SUP.
Already paddle?
Come and meet us, have an induction and discover what paddleboarding at Staunton Harold has to offer.
Want to have a look first?
You're very welcome to contact us and arrange to visit the club and talk to one of the paddleboarding team. sup@shsc.org.uk
Come and discover paddleboarding at Staunton Harold.
Membership
You must be a SHSC member to be able to paddle board and all paddleboard members will be asked to do one club duty per year based on preference and your skills.
Your membership of the club gives you full access to the clubhouse and use of the water whenever there is rostered safety (see our online calendar) and to all the club social activities, galley and bar.
Click here for the latest information and Training Opportunities
Rules and Guidance
See Club Rules and Guidance
See below Radios for solo paddlers (as per club rules with safety boat and green flag)
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Last updated 20:58 on 31 August 2026
