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River rolling

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Take your pool roll to the next level with a focused evening session on the Beaulieu River. This 90-minute course is designed for paddlers who already have a reliable pool roll and want to transfer that skill to real conditions.



You’ll practise in the river’s natural movement and flow, learning how to adapt your technique to wind, current, and open-water dynamics. It’s a short, high-energy session focused on refining technique, building confidence, and rolling consistently when it counts.

When & Where

📍 Location: Beaulieu River, New Forest
📆 Availability: Summer evenings (typically May–September)
⏱ Duration: 1.5 hours
💷 Price: £35 per person


How to Book

✅ Book online via our summer course calendar
💬 Contact us to arrange private coaching or bespoke small-group sessions
👥 Private Groups: 1:1 or small-group rolling clinics available by request

Ideal For

  • Paddlers who already have a consistent pool roll
  • Those wanting to transfer their roll to a real-world environment
  • Great pre-season refresher or evening skills top-up
  • Not suitable for beginners learning to roll


What’s Included

  • Coaching with 10+ years of coaching rolling
  • Sheltered Beaulieu River environment ideal for open-water rolling
  • Technical feedback and progressive drills
  • Wetsuits, cags, and safety kit available if required
  • Use of own boat encouraged (limited fleet availability – please check ahead)

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions about our discover paddleports sessions? Check out our FAQs to find the answers you need!

  • Can I join if I can’t roll yet?

    No — this course is for paddlers who already have a reliable roll in a pool setting. If you’re learning to roll, check out our Pool Rolling Courses instead.

  • When do the sessions run?

    These sessions take place on summer evenings, making the most of the warmer weather and lighter conditions on the Beaulieu River.

  • What will I learn?

    You’ll refine your technique, adapt to wind and flow, and build confidence to roll in open or moving water.

  • Is equipment provided?

    Yes, we have all the kit provided however we encourage you to bring your own!

Have more questions? Feel free to reach out to us directly. We're here to help you embark on your adventure!

Came on the 3 hour sea kayaking introduction. Had a great time, achieved all that I expected and more, always love courses so much more when the instructor's are obviously passionate about what they do.

Had a lovely 3 hour kayak tuition session on the river at Beaulieu today. Ellen, our instructor, kitted us out and went through the basics before getting us on the water. We were a group of 4 adults with little or no experience of kayaks or canoes and Ellen very quickly had us paddling forwards, turning left and right and stopping etc. We were guided along the river, learning about the local wildlife and history of this beautiful setting. A really relaxing experience with an engaging instructor and pretty good weather to boot! Highly recommend!

Great session covered everything we needed to get going, enjoy lots of adventures since then. Instructor Leander was amazing, the session was well paced and so useful!