Kinsmen Sports Centre puts inflatable paddleboards right into the pool for drop-in sessions, so you can try SUP without a lake or any gear. No experience or booking needed; just pay regular admission and climb on.

It’s self-guided rather than a lesson, so expect plenty of wobbles and splashes as you figure it out. It’s also a sneaky good core workout.

Because the boards are in the deep end, it’s for ages 8 and up, and anyone under 13 has to pass a 25-metre swim test first. Session times change week to week, so check the schedule before heading over.

Drop in Indoor Stand up Paddleboarding