Paddleboard coach in Locarno
Book a paddleboard session with a coach we arrange for you. Board and everything else included.
Locarno
Paddleboard coach in Locarno
Locarno sits at 196 metres, the lowest elevation in the country, and records more sunshine hours than anywhere else in Switzerland. Combined with Lake Maggiore that produces genuinely southern conditions: palm trees, warm water into October, and outdoor sessions comfortable in months when Zurich is frozen.
The Verzasca and Maggia valleys behind the town give sharp, dramatic terrain within twenty minutes — good for climbing and for hill work, and completely different in character from the lakeside.
Easier than it looks, harder than it looks
Standing up takes most people about ten minutes. Paddling in a straight line for an hour without your shoulders burning takes considerably longer, and that is what a session actually teaches — stroke technique, where to stand on the board, and how to turn without falling in.
Season and conditions
The lakes are paddleable from roughly May to October, and the best conditions are early morning before the thermal wind builds. Your coach picks the spot based on the wind that day, which matters more here than anywhere: an offshore breeze on a lake takes beginners a long way out very quickly.
Paid
Prices in Locarno
| Session | Paid |
|---|---|
| One person, 90 minutes | CHF 140 |
| Two people, 90 minutes | CHF 190 |
Prices are per session, not per person, and include your coach's time and equipment. Larger groups arranged individually — email us and tell us what you need.
Common questions
Will I fall in?
Probably, and it is part of it. Come in something you do not mind getting wet, and bring a towel.
Do I need to be a strong swimmer?
You should be comfortable in water. A buoyancy aid comes with the board and is worn by everyone in a first session.
Can two of us book?
Yes — choose the two-person session. It works well and boards are easier to manage as a pair.