Adventure is waiting on a paddleboard! Feel the magic of the ocean as you explore the coastline of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham in a relaxing and gentle way, breathing in the fresh sea air.
With over 22 miles of amazing coastline and some of the best weather in the UK, the English Riviera is a great place to get out and enjoy the water.
The shelter provided by towering Dartmoor to the northwest and the natural horseshoe shaped coastline provides Tor Bay with a calm, shallow sea and a warm microclimate which is perfect for those new to paddleboarding and those who are more experienced.
Paddleboarding in Torquay
Based on Abbey Sands in Torquay, Soak ‘the home of paddleboarding’ - is an eclectic tribe of passionate, active and inspired paddle boarders who offer group lessons, private lessons and equipment hire. With friendly and experienced instructors, the lessons are perfect for both beginners and advanced paddlers. For those wanting to create their own adventure, all-day board hire is available.
Soak also offer weekly and monthly events that are fully inclusive so if you’re new to paddling, worried about keeping up or worried about being good enough, don’t be! It is not a competitive club, but instead is all about sharing unique social experiences.
Paddleboarding in Paignton
Based on Goodrington Sands, Reach Outdoors offer lessons, meet ups and board hire.
No experience is necessary, as the qualified coaches will guide you from kneeling to standing up in no time and you will soon be exploring and having fun.
So, head down to the beach, dip your toes in the sea and enjoy Stand Up Paddleboarding. A tranquil paddle through the sea – either standing, kneeling or sitting on the paddleboard and gentle gliding through the waves.
And don’t forget that well-earned ice cream as a little reward when you hit dry land!
Torquay’s SUP World Record Holder
Why not follow in the footsteps of a world record holder? Torquay-based Brendon Prince has broken three world records - the first person to circumnavigate mainland Britain on a Stand-Up Paddle Board, the record for the fastest paddle from Lands’ End to John O’Groats, and the World’s longest Stand-Up Paddleboard journey.
The aim of The Long Paddle was to raise £250,000 to help support a charity raising awareness for water safety, men’s health and our marine environment.