Paddleboard coach in Lugano
Book a paddleboard session with a coach we arrange for you. Board and everything else included.
Lugano
Paddleboard coach in Lugano
Lugano is the warmest place we serve by a clear margin, and the season for outdoor training runs from March to November rather than May to September. Monte Brè and San Salvatore rise steeply straight out of the town, so the flat lakeside promenade and a proper mountain climb are five minutes apart.
The pace of life is Italian and the booking behaviour follows: later sessions, more evenings, fewer 6am starts than anywhere north of the Gotthard. Our coaches here work in Italian and English, and several in German.
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 Lugano
| 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.