Learn to Roll Your Kayak

Rolling is one of the most valuable skills you can learn as a kayaker. It builds real confidence on the water, giving you the ability to recover your boat quickly and continue paddling, even in challenging conditions.

Whether you're just starting your rolling journey or refining an existing technique, our one-to-one coaching sessions are designed around you.

Why Learn to Roll?

• Stay in your kayak in moving or rough water
• Build confidence to progress your paddling
• Reduce reliance on wet exits
• Improve overall boat control and technique

It’s not just a skill, it’s a turning point in your paddling.

A Relaxed, Supportive Environment

One of the biggest barriers to learning to roll is comfort and that’s where we’re different.

We’re lucky to have access to a private heated pool, giving you:

• A warm, controlled environment
• No pressure from busy public sessions
• Time to focus fully on your progression

There’s no rigid timetable. If you're close to a breakthrough, we keep going.

Tailored 1:1 Coaching

Every session is built around your needs, ability and goals.

We commonly work on:

• Setup and body positioning
• Hip flick fundamentals
• Paddle path and timing
• Breaking down and rebuilding technique where needed

It’s very normal for paddlers to pick up bad habits, so don’t worry if we need to strip things back and rebuild properly.

What to Expect

Session length: Typically 90 minutes (ideal for learning without fatigue)

A session may include:

• Dry-land explanation of key concepts
• Warm-up and mobility work
• Progressive drills in the water
• Step-by-step development of your roll

For more advanced paddlers, we can also look at taking skills into an outdoor environment for real-world application.

Who Is It For?

• Complete beginners to rolling
• Paddlers who can’t quite “stick” their roll
• More experienced kayakers refining technique

You should be comfortable capsizing and exiting your kayak.

What to Bring

• Your usual paddling clothing
• Kayak and paddle (recommended for familiarity)
• Or use equipment from our fleet if needed

We can provide wetsuits if required but the pool is heated for comfort.

Pricing & Booking

90-minute 1:1 session: £45

Includes:

• Personal coaching
• Pool use
• Optional use of a kayak (depending on availability)

Call: 01924 444888
Email: [email protected]

A Personal Approach

We know learning to roll can feel frustrating at times, but with the right coaching, it clicks.

Our aim is simple: build your confidence, refine your technique, and get you rolling reliably.

If you’ve got any questions before booking, just get in touch.  We’re always happy to help.

George & Steve
Robin Hood Watersports