# SUP Bristol: Stand Up Paddleboarding and Kayaking Adventures in Bristol Harbour

> SUP and kayaking adventures on Bristol Harbour\. Perfect for friends, families and groups – no experience needed\. Book your adventure today\.

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## Pages
- [Paddleboarding \& Kayaking Adventures in Bristol](https://www.supbristol.com/)
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.supbristol.com/faqs/)
- [Downloads and Policies](https://www.supbristol.com/downloads/)
- [Courses and Trips](https://www.supbristol.com/courses-trips/)
- [Membership](https://www.supbristol.com/members/)

## Posts
- [Kayak Hire on the Harbour Trial Launched](https://www.supbristol.com/august-2026-trial-to-hire-kayaks/): For the very first time, SUP Bristol is launching sit\-on\-top kayak hire, giving locals and visitors the freedom to paddle the city's iconic waterways at their own pace\. 
- [Hen and Stag Activities in Bristol: The Ultimate Pre\-Wedding Adventures](https://www.supbristol.com/hen-and-stag-activities-in-bristol-pre-wedding-adventures/): Discover the best hen and stag activities in Bristol, perfect for unforgettable pre\-wedding celebrations in one of the UK’s most vibrant cities\.
- [Alcohol\-Free Things to Do in Bristol: Group Activities Without Booze](https://www.supbristol.com/alcohol-free-things-to-do-in-bristol-group-activities-without-the-booze/): From paddleboarding and cycling to coffee tastings and creative tours, find the best alcohol\-free things to do in Bristol that show off the city's adventurous side\.
- [Is Bristol Harbour Safe to Paddle on?](https://www.supbristol.com/is-bristol-harbour-safe-to-paddle-on/): If you've grown up in or around Bristol, you'll have probably heard stories about the harbour's water quality \- but things have changed a lot in the last 30 years\. Is the water safe to paddle on?
- [Best Group Activities in Bristol: Paddle the Harbour](https://www.supbristol.com/best-group-activities-in-bristol-paddle-the-harbour/): Discover one of the best group activities in Bristol\! Inclusive, accessible and unique, here's the perfect way to see the city from the water\.

## Products
- [Kayak and Paddleboard Hire in Bristol](https://www.supbristol.com/product/hire/): \<p data\-start="767" data\-end="935"\> Following agreement with Bristol City Council, kayak hire on the harbour is taking place as a limited trial in August 2026\!\</p\>
\<p data\-start="767" data\-end="935"\>Hire a sit on top kayak for 2 hours and explore Bristol's historic Floating Harbour by yourself\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="767" data\-end="935"\>Your hire includes:\</p\>

\<ul\>
 	\<li data\-start="1560" data\-end="1698"\>A single or double sit\-on\-top kayak, paddles and buoyancy aids\</li\>
 	\<li\>A waterproof phone pouch for your group\</li\>
 	\<li\>Access to changing facilities, toilets and hot showers\</li\>
\</ul\>
You'll meet the SUP Bristol team at Baltic Wharf, Bristol BS1 6XG\. where you will be provided and fitted with a buoyancy aid and given your kayak and paddle\. We will provide a quick safety briefing covering the permitted paddling area, other harbour users and what to do in an emergency\. \<b\>Kayak Hire does not include tuition, coaching or an instructor on the water\.\</b\>

\<\!\-\-
\<p style="color: \#3e3e3e;"\>We only hire the best, the number one inflatable stand up paddleboard brand; \<a style="color: \#01b0f0;" title="Red Paddle" href="http://www\.redpaddleco\.com/"\>Red Paddle Co\</a\>\. Off to the south west for the weekend? Or flying to white sands and blue skies? Why not take one of our highly portable SUP Travel Packs with you\. Avoid inflated rental costs when you get there and don't be constrained by hourly fees\.\</p\>
\<p style="color: \#3e3e3e;"\>\<span style="color: \#333333;"\>As the boards are inflatable they can easily be packed on an plane or fitted in a Fiesta – perfect\! For collection from our base at Baltic Wharf \(BS1 6XG\)\. Please contact us to arrange a time that fits in with our session start/end times\. We can also deliver and collect UK\-wide by courier for a £50 charge\.\</span\>\</p\>
\<span style="color: \#000000;"\>Sorry, we do not hire by the hour, or for use in Bristol Floating Harbour\. Please choose one of our \<a style="color: \#000000;" href="https://www\.supbristol\.com/sup\-bristol/"\>intro sessions instead\.\</a\>\</span\>
\<h3 style="color: \#3e3e3e;"\>SUP hire pricing\</h3\>
One day: £50
Each subsequent day: £10 / day
Long term rental available on request
\<h3\>Delivery/Collection\</h3\>
Free collection in Bristol \(BS1 6XG\)\. Please contact us to arrange a time\.
For rentals of 10 days \+ we offer UK\-wide delivery and return\. Courier cost of £50 per board\.
\<h3\>SUP travel packs include:\</h3\>
\<ul style="color: \#3e3e3e;"\>
 	\<li\>\<a style="color: \#01b0f0;" href="http://www\.redpaddleco\.com/boards/ten\-six\-ride/\#\.U0XN4eZdVBY"\>2020 Red Paddle Co Inflatable SUP\</a\>\</li\>
 	\<li\>Two piece adjustable paddle \(Carbon/Nylon upgrade\)\</li\>
 	\<li\>Pump\</li\>
 	\<li\>Repair Kit\</li\>
 	\<li\>Leash\</li\>
 	\<li\>All terrain rucksack with wheels\</li\>
 	\<li\>Total weight 16 kg approx \(fits in standard luggage allowance with loads to spare\!\)\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<strong\>Terms and conditions:\</strong\>
You will be asked to read and sign a \<a href="https://www\.supbristol\.com/wp\-content/uploads/SUP\-Bristol\-Hire\-Form\-2017\.pdf"\>SUP Bristol Hire Agreement\</a\> on collection/delivery\.
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- [Bristol Harbour Kayak Adventure](https://www.supbristol.com/product/kayaking/): Take to the water by kayak and experience Bristol's historic Floating Harbour from a brand new perspective\. Our stable kayaks are perfect for those who want to cover a bit more distance\. Suitable for all whether you’ve paddled before or not\. Each session is bespoke to you and we can make it as wet or dry as you like\.

\<strong\>NEW for 2026: \</strong\>\<strong\>Following agreement with Bristol City Council, we will be running a limited trial of Kayak Hire in August 2026\.  You'll be able to hire a sit on top kayak for 2 hours and explore Bristol's historic Floating Harbour by yourself\. Click on the link below to book\.\</strong\>

\<strong\>What’s included:\</strong\>
\<ul\>
 	\<li\>Expert kayak tuition pitched at your level \(not included in hire sessions\)\</li\>
 	\<li\>Passionate and qualified guides \(not included in hire sessions\)\</li\>
 	\<li\>Premium kayak equipment including ISO approved buoyancy aid\</li\>
 	\<li\>Indoor changing area, toilet and showers\</li\>
 	\<li\>Small group sizes\</li\>
 	\<li\>Access to \<a href="https://www\.supbristol\.com/members/"\>SUP Bristol Membership\</a\>\</li\>
 	\<li\>Please bring your own water bottle\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<strong\>When: \</strong\>Daily
\<strong\>Ages: \</strong\>12\+ public, 8\+ private
\<b\>\<strong\>Where to meet: \</strong\>\</b\>\<a href="http://goo\.gl/maps/akezX"\>The Cottage Inn, Baltic Wharf, Bristol, BS1 6XG\</a\>
- [Solstice SUP](https://www.supbristol.com/product/solstice-sup/): \<strong\>Sunday 21 June 2026, 4–6am\</strong\>

Set your alarm for this one\. Another opportunity to take advantage of the longest day\. Come for a beautiful paddle and see the sun rise and shine with us\.

This will be a two hour session, possibly offering a little SUP yoga for those who fancy it\. If you're still on the fence check out Rob Browne's full gallery from last year on \<a href="https://www\.bristol247\.com/news\-and\-features/features/photos\-summer\-solstice\-standup\-paddleboarding/"\>B24/7\.\</a\>
- [Bristol Balloon Fiesta SUP Yoga Special](https://www.supbristol.com/product/bristol-balloon-fiesta-sup-yoga-special/): \<strong\>7 \- 9 August 2026  \|  07:00 – 09:00\</strong\>

SUP Bristol have once again teamed up with Trika Yoga to give you a unique start to the Balloon Fiesta\. We'll combine an introduction to stand up paddleboarding with an introduction to the world of SUP Yoga\. Take your practice off solid ground and prepare for your balance to be challenged on water\. No paddleboarding experience is required but some basic experience on the mat would be advantageous\. It will be a fun, serene start to the day with balloons overhead \(hopefully\), and a new test for your balance\. At the end of the session we will wind down a lovely savasana being rocked to relaxation by the water\.

\<strong\>What's included:\</strong\>
\<ul\>
 	\<li\>Board hire\</li\>
 	\<li\>Full SUP and SUP yoga tuition\</li\>
 	\<li\>Secure storage\</li\>
 	\<li\>Changing facilities\</li\>
\</ul\>
\<strong\>Bring:\</strong\>
\<ul\>
 	\<li\>Shoes for the land\</li\>
 	\<li\>Change of clothes \(just in case\)\</li\>
 	\<li\>Your usual kit for yoga\</li\>
 	\<li\>Please dress for the weather \- bring an additional warm layer in case it's cool\</li\>
\</ul\>
- [Introduction to Coastal Paddleboarding Course](https://www.supbristol.com/product/introduction-coastal-paddleboarding-course/): Learn essential skills for SUP touring and exploring on the sea\.

This one day course is an opportunity to build on your flat water paddling and develop your skills and confidence on the sea\. Whether you are planning a multi\-day paddle or just want to take your paddleboard to the coast, this is the course for you\.

\<strong\>Upcoming 2026 Dates\</strong\>
Saturday 11th July

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## FAQs
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- [Where should I park?](https://www.supbristol.com/hrf_faq/where-should-i-park/)
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