Newquay Stand Up Paddle Boarding: Team Games on Oversized SUPs

You'll fit a group of people on a single board.

Giant Stand Up Paddle Boarding in Newquay is a two-hour activity where you learn to paddle and navigate oversized inflatable SUPs along the Cornish coast, then play team games like King of the SUP and Sumo SUP. A live English-speaking guide leads small groups through Newquay Bay, pointing out local marine wildlife and pirate history. All equipment (wetsuit, buoyancy aid, helmet and paddle) is provided, and the activity suits children from age 8 upward with reasonable fitness.

The Experience

What makes this different from regular paddleboarding is the board itself: these super-sized inflatables fit up to nine people at once, so you're learning and playing as a team rather than solo. You'll launch from Newquay Bay under the guidance of a qualified instructor who teaches you how to balance, paddle and navigate the board while pointing out the craggy coastlines, caves and currents that shape this stretch of coast. The guides share stories of the area's past (tea-smuggling pirates and forgotten caves), and watch for marine wildlife as you paddle.

After you've mastered the basics, the board becomes a playground. King of the SUP, Sumo SUP and SUP racing turn the water into a competition, and the camaraderie of staying upright together (or not) is part of the draw. The whole thing runs about two hours, and you'll be fitted out in a top-of-the-range wetsuit, buoyancy aid and helmet from the heated changing rooms before you head down to the water.

If the weather turns rough, the activity gets rescheduled to another date, swapped for a different experience at the centre, or credited back to you. The activity works for groups of friends who want to book one board together, or for individuals who show up and join whoever else is paddling that day.

What’s included

• All Super SUP equipment: wetsuit, buoyancy aid, helmet and paddle.
• professional, qualified instructor for the full two hours.
• access to heated changing rooms before and after.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Newquay Activity Centre

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English throughout, so you'll follow the instruction and the stories about Newquay's coast without translation. This suits anyone from age 8 with moderate fitness who's comfortable being on the water as part of a team, whether you're a complete beginner or have some paddling experience already.

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Top questions

Can I bring friends and stay on the same board?

Yes, the super-sized SUPs fit up to nine people, so you can book as a group and stay together on one board. If your group is larger than nine, the centre has multiple boards available, so everyone can paddle at the same time.

What's included in the price?

All Super SUP equipment is provided: wetsuit, buoyancy aid, helmet and paddle. A professional, qualified instructor leads the activity and is with you throughout the two hours on the water.

Do I need paddleboarding experience?

No. The instructor teaches you how to balance, paddle and navigate from the start. You'll need a moderate level of physical fitness and be comfortable in the water, but the guide walks you through every step.

What happens if the weather is bad?

If conditions are too rough, the activity is cancelled and you'll be offered an alternative date, a different activity at the centre, or a credit note toward another booking.

Is this suitable for children?

Children are welcome from age 8 upward. Infants can come along if they sit on an adult's lap, and the activity is designed to work for mixed-age groups paddling together on the same board.