Paddleboarding at the SUPER Festival Torquay 2026
Paddle UK SUPER Festival & ICF SUP World Cup Torquay
Get on the water at the UK's biggest paddleboarding event. Try paddleboarding for free, join our Friday evening Aqua Paddle, or hire a board for the day. There's something for everyone, whatever your experience.
Dates
26–28 June 2026
Location
Torquay TQ2 5EG
Session length
45 minutes
Cost
From Free
Three Ways to Get on the Water
Whatever your experience, there's an option for you across the festival weekend. When you open the booking below, just pick the one you want.
Free Taster Session
A 45-minute beginner session with qualified instructors and all equipment provided. The perfect first go on a paddleboard.
- Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 June
- 45-minute sessions through the day
- Beginners welcome, ages 12+
Free
Aqua Paddle
On Friday evening, join a social paddle on the bay and be part of something relaxed, fun, and community-driven.
- Friday 26 June
- 18:00 – 20:30
- Pay, sign up and sign a waiver to take part
£20
Paddleboard Hire
Hire your own board for the day and explore at your own pace on Saturday or Sunday. Choose a full or half day.
- Saturday 27 or Sunday 28 June
- Full day 9:00am – 5:00pm (£60)
Half day 9:00am – 12:45pm or 1:15pm – 5:00pm (£40)
From £40
Free Taster Session Times
Free taster sessions run on both Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June. Pick the time that suits you and book your spot below.
What's Included
- ✓ Paddleboard, paddle and buoyancy aid provided
- ✓ Qualified instructors throughout
- ✓ Safety briefing before you get on the water
- ✓ 45 minutes of paddling in sheltered water
- ✓ Suitable for complete beginners
- ✓ Completely free, no hidden costs
What to Expect
- 1. Arrive 5 minutes before your session
- 2. Quick safety briefing from the instructors
- 3. Get your paddleboard, paddle, buoyancy aid
- 4. 45 minutes on the water with coaching and support
- 5. Stay and watch the world-class racing afterwards
Find Us at the slipway in Torquay
Open in MapsWhat is the SUPER Festival?
The Paddle UK SUPER Festival is a five-day celebration of stand-up paddleboarding on the English Riviera, transforming Torre Abbey Sands in Torquay into a showcase of world-class racing and family-friendly paddleboarding. Elite athletes, community paddlers and complete newcomers all come together on the water, and it's one of the best events of the summer in Torbay.
Yak Shack is there to get first-timers on the water. Our free taster sessions on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June are your chance to try paddleboarding for the very first time, right in the heart of the festival, with qualified instructors by your side the whole time.
The Wider Festival
After your session, stick around and watch around 200 of the world's best paddleboarders compete in sprint, technical and distance races right on Torquay's seafront. The festival atmosphere is brilliant, live music, food and drink, demos, and the buzz of world-class sport on the doorstep of the English Riviera.
For the full festival programme, race schedules and everything else going on, head to the official Paddle UK SUPER Festival website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book Your Spot
When the booking opens, the first thing to do is choose your option, then pick your date and time. Spaces are limited so book ahead to guarantee your spot.