You don’t have to be in a boat to cruise the Spree’s waters. With Stand Up Club (SUP), a paddleboarding company, you can navigate the river independently or in small groups. Under the shadows of our cityscape and the open sky, I entered the water on a paddleboard at Badeschiff. With the guidance of my teacher, Severine, I learnt how to land, use the paddle, and actually get up on the board. Because I’m a beginner, I booked a starter tour through Osthafen where the water is quite still — perfect for practice. We paddled towards Oberbaum Brücke and, upon our return to Badeschiff, I dipped right into the refreshing pool. Fun fact: it’s popular to practice Yoga on the board. Refreshing, fun and stimulating. (Text: Helen v d Höden, Photo: StandUpClub Berlin)
StandUpClub, Arena Badeschiff, Eichenstrasse. 4, 12435 Berlin-Kreuzberg; map
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