Paddleboard coach in Neuchâtel
Book a paddleboard session with a coach we arrange for you. Board and everything else included.
Neuchâtel
Paddleboard coach in Neuchâtel
Neuchâtel sits on a slope between its lake and the first ridge of the Jura, and the two give you completely different training grounds within fifteen minutes of each other. The lakeside is flat, long and sheltered. Turn inland and you are climbing through vineyards into forest almost immediately, with gradients that carry on far longer than anyone expects the first time.
The town is compact and studenty, with a university and a strong local sports culture, which means facilities are good relative to the population. Weekday evenings fill up fastest. It is also the easiest of our towns to reach from the Bernese side, if you are coming across for a session.
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 Neuchâtel
| 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.