South West SUP
BEST FOR
Ages 7+
ENTRY
from £15
WHERE
Plymouth
What it’s like
Stand-up paddleboarding sessions for kids 7 and up, with tandem boards for the less confident and a summer junior club.
This is paddleboarding lessons on the water at Devils Point, aimed at kids from age 7 up who fancy having a go standing on a board rather than just messing about in one. The SUP Experience covers skills, races and games, and if you've got a child who's not quite steady enough to go it alone, there are tandem boards so they can paddle with an adult instead.
A single SUP Experience is £30, or there's a family offer at £110 for two adults and two children, which works out kinder than paying separately. If your child gets the bug, the Junior Club runs across the summer holidays, Monday to Friday over four weeks, for ages 5 and up, at £150 for five days. There's also an Improver Session at £40 for those wanting to build on a first lesson, and bespoke sessions from £15.
One thing to know before you go: there's a rocky path down to the water from the meeting point, so proper shoes matter, flip flops won't cut it. There's no dedicated changing room either, though you can use the equipment store if you need to get changed. Neither is a dealbreaker, but they're the kind of detail that catches people out on the day.
Parking is free for 3 hours at Devils Point, which is generous, though the site is upfront that it gets busy at weekends and through summer, so don't leave it too tight. The Shack does organic coffee on site if you fancy warming up afterwards, and Royal William Yard nearby has more options if you want to make a proper morning of it.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 7 and up; tandem boards mean a nervous 7-year-old can still join in
- Parking
- Pay and display parking opposite the premises
- Food
- Organic coffee shop on site called The Shack
- Board hire needs previous SUP lesson experience, so it's not for total beginners turning up with their own kit
- You can bring your own board if you'd rather not use theirs
- Bespoke sessions start from £15 for those wanting something tailored
- The site is wheelchair accessible
Plan your visit
How old do kids need to be?
The SUP Experience is for ages 7 and up. The summer Junior Club takes children from age 5.
How much does it cost?
£30 for a SUP Experience, or £110 for a family session with two adults and two children. The Junior Club is £150 for five days over the summer holidays.
What should we wear?
Proper all-year shoes, flip flops or wetsuit boots, since there's a rocky path down to the boards. Sun cream and a hat too if the weather plays along.
Is there parking?
Free parking for 3 hours at Devils Point, opposite the premises, though it fills up on weekends and in summer.
Can nervous kids still take part?
Yes, there are tandem boards so a less confident child can paddle alongside an adult rather than going solo.
Is there anywhere to change or get food?
There's no dedicated changing room, but the equipment store can be used. The Shack does organic coffee on site, and Royal William Yard has more places to eat nearby.
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