Stand-Up Paddleboarding Class in Virginia Beach: Beginner Skills

You learn paddle strokes and turns on the water, not just on shore.

A 1.5-hour beginner stand-up paddleboarding class in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake where you learn board orientation, paddle technique, and turns from a certified instructor, with all equipment provided. The class includes a guided paddleboard tour so you practice your new skills while paddling. Location may shift based on water conditions. Minimum age is 16.

The experience

If you have a free afternoon and have never stood on a paddleboard before, this class builds the foundation in 90 minutes. You start with board orientation and the mechanics of the paddle stroke, then move into practicing turns and directional control on the water. A certified instructor guides you through each step, and the class is designed for all fitness levels, so you're not racing anyone or keeping up with experienced paddlers. Everything you need (board, paddle, and life jacket) is provided.

The second half of the class is a guided tour where you apply what you just learned. Instead of drilling techniques in one spot, you paddle out and move across the water with the instructor, which is how you actually build confidence and feel the board respond to your weight and your strokes. The location shifts depending on conditions (sometimes Virginia Beach, sometimes Chesapeake), so the instructor picks the calmest water available on the day you book.

You'll need to get yourself to the meeting point. Public transportation options are nearby. Bring a towel and wear clothes you don't mind getting wet. The class wraps in time to grab lunch or head back to your hotel, and you'll have the basics to paddle on your own if you decide to rent a board later.

What’s included

• Beginner-friendly instruction from a certified guide.
• stand-up paddleboard, paddle, and life jacket.
• 1.5-hour skills class covering board orientation, paddle strokes, and turns.
• guided paddleboard tour to practice your techniques on the water.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDepartures at 09:30 and 15:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by FloatandFlowVa Yoga and Paddleboard Adventures

Is this one for you?The class is taught in English by a live guide, so you follow the instruction and feedback in real time as you learn. If you're comfortable with that setup and want to build paddling skills in one afternoon, this class fits the bill.

Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What do I actually learn in a 1.5-hour paddleboarding class?

Board orientation, paddle stroke technique, and how to turn make up the skills portion. Then you practice all three during a guided tour on the water so the movements stick.

Is this class really for someone who has never paddleboarded before?

Yes, it's designed for beginners and all skill levels. The instruction is practical and hands-on, and the certified instructor adjusts the pace to the group.

What happens if the water conditions are bad on the day I book?

The location can shift between Virginia Beach and Chesapeake depending on conditions, so the instructor chooses the calmest water available. You'll know the meeting point when you arrive for your class.

What's included and what do I need to bring?

The board, paddle, and life jacket are all provided. Bring a towel and wear clothes that can get wet. Public transportation is available near the meeting point if you need it.

Is there an age limit for this class?

Yes, the minimum age is 16. There's no upper age limit, and the class is suitable for all fitness levels.