Your Booking
Yes! We are AALA licensed and certificates can be downloaded from the documents page of our site (see footer)
Yes! Fill in a form or email us with what you’re looking for and we’ll be in touch.
Yes, we can’t accept cash on the day.
Largely, yes. The only reason we woudn’t go out is extemely strong wind, or thunder and lightning. If we have to cancel due to weather we’ll aim to reschedule in the first instance. If we can’t do that we’ll offer a full refund.
Our public sessions are for a maximum of 8 people. Private groups can be up to 30 people.
Our boards are rated for 120kg. That said, larger people have paddled with us with success – it depends on your strength and balance. Please get in touch to discuss.
We cannot take people thought to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Please see our terms and conditions ahead of booking.
Please see our terms and conditions for cancellation
Your Session
You’ll be wearing a buoyancy aid so no need to be able to swim. You do, however, need to be confident should you end up in the water wearing a buoyancy aid.
Yes! And hot showers should you need them.
We recommend wearing sportswear or similar. Wetsuits don’t tend to keep you very warm ‘on’ rather than ‘in’ the water. You’re far better to layer up when cooler and choose insulating and windproof layers. We do have a small range of wetsuits where absolutely necessary. Please get in touch in advance so we can check we have the sizes required.
Under 18s must wear shoes (no crocs/sliders). For adults, we recommend footwear for kayaking but SUP is best done barefoot. If you choose to paddle barefoot please bring footwear for the harbourside (flipflops are perfect)
If you’ve grown up in Bristol you’ll have heard tales of the water quality being terrible. Well, things have changed over the last thirty years and it’s usually rated ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ during summer months. Bristol Triathlon Club run their annual triathlon here, and every weekend sees hundreds of kids taking to the water in all manner of craft . The water we paddle in is predominantly fresh water from the River Avon, tested weekly and results published on the council website.
Yes, there is free parking on site. It’s limited so is first come first served. The closest paid parking is at SS Great Britain a 10 minute walk away.
We still go out! We have a range of jackets to keep you dry if needed – or bring your own.
The most important thing is clothes you don’t mind getting wet (dress for the weather) and a change of clothes. Under 18s must wear closed toe footwear (no crocs or sliders) on the water. Please see the full kit list on our documents page or the email confirmation on booking.
Please arrive 10 minutes before your session. We start promptly.
You can leave your bag in our locked store (left at owners risk). Bikes can be locked to the quayside.
Our harbour base is at the Cottage Inn, BS1 6XG. Full details will be sent on booking.
Yes – we’ll be wearing buoyancy aids at all times.
After Your Session
Yes! We can supply ex-school or new paddleboards from our premium equipment partners. Get in touch to discuss.
Yes! You’re welcome to join our regular members sessions – please see the members tab.
Where we can. Any photos taken during your session will be online at photos.supbristol.com within 24hrs of your session.
We thoroughly recommend the following: The Cottage: On site. Perfect for dinner or a sunny pint on the dockside after a session Pumphouse: On the water, gastro pub with restaurant upstairs. Housed in an old Victorian pumping station The Grain Barge: As the name suggests, this is a converted historic barge with an open deck for drinking on the top and huge window so the great panoramic views of the water can continue inside. Food is hearty and beer is local. Olive Shed: Waterside tapas restaurant with organic wines and fresh Mediterranean food Further into town (on on the water, but would be a longer walk) Spyglass: Delicious burgers on a boat. Space for large groups. Craft beers and ciders Spitfire: Offering BBQ and beers in a relaxed harbourside environment