Paddleboard coach in Zurich
Book a paddleboard session with a coach we arrange for you. Board and everything else included.
Zurich
Paddleboard coach in Zurich
Zurich packs an unusual amount of usable ground into a small area: the lake shore for flat work, the Limmat and Sihl for river-side running, and the Uetliberg rising directly behind the city for anything involving a gradient. You can be on a forest trail eleven minutes from Hauptbahnhof, which is why the city trains outdoors far more than its weather reputation suggests.
It is also the largest market we serve and the one with the most demanding schedules. Early morning and post-work slots go first and go fast; midday is comparatively open. Most of our coaches here work in German and English, and several in French.
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 Zurich
| 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.