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Standup Paddleboarding (SUP) in Cornwall, Lessons for all Levels
Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP)
5.0 · 100+ reviews on TripAdvisor

Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP)

SUP Lessons & Tours 

£45 per person Duration 2hrs  (3hrs with kit up & travel)

An introduction to the world’s fastest-growing water sport with qualified ISA Instructors and high-quality equipment supplied. Enjoy a tranquil adventure and exploration around North Cornwall’s epic coast. We guarantee to have you cruising the coast in your first session. We customise every activity to our client's needs which gives the best and most bespoke experience in Cornwall. Therefore, if you’re a beginner we can work on paddle skills or if you already have some experience, we can tailor make your tour to your group’s skill level and experience. We can also offer a hybrid session to incorporate some Coasteer jumps and go into some of the hidden caves.

Join a lesson or head out on one of our guided Stand-up Paddleboard (SUP) tours around Port Gaverne, enjoying a unique view of this beautiful stretch of coastline. We provide full instruction (catering for complete beginners through to seasoned paddlers) and visit otherwise inaccessible locations as we share this unspoiled environment with you.

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Stand-Up Paddleboarding Lessons in Cornwall
Stand-Up Paddleboarding Sessions
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Stand-Up Paddleboarding in Cornwall
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Stand-Up Paddleboarding

Stand-up Paddleboarding Lessons

Our stand-up paddleboard lessons offer a great introduction to this enormously popular and very accessible activity, allowing you to learn the basics on calm and shallow water in the shelter of Port Gaverne before we take you on a guided paddle around the cove to put your new skills into practice.

If this is your first time having a go at stand-up paddling you’ll develop the skills and confidence to explore the coastline with us and venture beyond shin-deep water.

We use state-of-the-art 10’6’ &10’8” inflatable SUPs from leading British brand RED, and they are incredibly stable and easy to use. Absolutely no previous paddling experience is required, as your instructor will introduce you to the board and all of the basic paddle strokes that you will need to get you on your way. 

Sessions last for around two hours on the water. Participants must be 8 years old or over and competent swimmers (i.e. be able to swim 25M in a pool unaided). We ask that children under 14 years old be accompanied by an adult.

Stand-up Paddle Boarding In Cornwall

Guided Tours

If your stand-up paddling experience so far has been limited to rivers or lakes, then our guided trips will allow you to paddle further, explore more, and develop your skills in confidence, all whilst enjoying a beautiful coastal environment.

This stretch of coastline is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and (depending upon conditions) there is the option of paddling the short distance around to the picturesque fishing village of Port Isaac. We’ll paddle beneath high cliffs, explore rocky gullies and coves, and even paddle into some of the large sea caves in the area. There are plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife from the vantage point of your paddleboard, from seals and jellyfish to a variety of seabirds.

We use state-of-the-art 10’6” &10’8” inflatable SUPs from leading British brand RED, and they are incredibly stable and easy to use. Sessions last for around two and a half hours, two hours of which is spent on the water. 

Participants must be 8 years old or over and competent swimmers (i.e. be able to swim 25M in a pool unaided). We ask that children under 14 years old be accompanied by an adult.

Stand-up paddleboarding costs £45 per person and includes the use of all equipment, including a warm wetsuit and a buoyancy aid. All you need to bring is a towel and swimwear.

Make a Booking

It’s easy to make a booking with us at Era Adventures if you’re tempted to get out and ride some waves. Just contact us by phone or drop us a mail through our contact form and we’ll be back in touch to book you in as soon as possible.

Call 01208 862 963

What our guests say

Loved by adventurers

★★★★★ 5.0 average · 100+ TripAdvisor & Google reviews

JF John F Jun 2026 TA
★★★★★

Had a great time with my family for my Mum’s 60th birthday. We did coasteering with Stu and Matt who were great instructors

BE Bea E Jul 2025 TA
★★★★★

Me and my family went Supping, surfing and coasteering with Stu and Paul, we thoroughly enjoyed these experiences. Stu was an amazing teacher and Paul was very funny. Would 100% recommend!

IS Izzy S Oct 2024 TA
★★★★★

We spent a week with Era coasteering, surfing, and mountain biking. Highly recommend the company! The instructors were all really helpful, fun, and friendly. We had a great time and will definitely book in with them again next time we're around Polzeath.

DP David R P Aug 2024 TA
★★★★★

Went coasteering near Polzeath with Era Adventures. Really good route, great instructors Stuart & Paul. Very safety conscious and good with teenagers.

M Malcolm Jul 2024 TA
★★★★★

A hugely enjoyable morning Coast-steering in Port Gaverne. Exhilarating, fun, taxing and safe. Well led by the chaps who were so enthusiastic and knowledgeable.

JS Jack S Jun 2023 TA
★★★★★

Five stars! Great guys and great activities. Would highly recommend! Perfect way to experience Cornwall and the Polzeath area in particular.

CR Claire R Aug 2022 TA
★★★★★

Fantastic morning out. Climbing, cave swimming and jumping off rock faces up to 10 metres high. It was exhilarating and frightening at the same time but Occy and Ioan made it fun and not so daunting and were outstanding instructors. Definitely go to Era Adventure for coasteering.

HB Hazel B Aug 2022 TA
★★★★★

Forever memories made. The best thing we have done as a family this year. Out of the comfort zone, while in safe hands. Just the right balance of safety and coaching. Ok so some of Paul’s jokes made us want to jump in the water to escape…lol.

HB Hazel B Aug 2022 TA
★★★★★

The customer service and contact was excellent. Clear instructions and a well thought out route. I doubted if my step child would complete the tour, however they never felt pressured which brought out the best in them both (13 yr boy 17 yr girl).

M Marianne Aug 2021 TA
★★★★★

Have to say what an amazing day and experience with the guys from ERA. Yesterday I took my little one and nephews coasteering and my son has not stopped talking about it since, all the guys were amazing and just made the experience amazing, despite me being nervous, they were highly experienced, reassuring and funny which made everyone feel at ease !

PK Paul K Aug 2021 TA
★★★★★

The team at ERA are fantastic. We have used them before during our last summer holiday in Polzeath and they again delivered a truely memorable experience. We had a group surf lesson and then later in the week we went coasteering. Thankyou ERA we will be taking lots of great memories back from our holiday

B Bongo88 Aug 2021 TA
★★★★★

All the team at Era Adventures were brilliant throughout our coasteering experience. As someone who was really regretting my choice of adrenaline seeking - I have to say it was one of the best things I’ve ever done, thanks to the team...

B Bongo88 Aug 2021 TA
★★★★★

All the team at Era Adventures were brilliant throughout our coasteering experience. As someone who was really regretting my choice of adrenaline seeking - I have to say it was one of the best things I’ve ever done, thanks to the team...

B Bongo88 Aug 2021 TA
★★★★★

All the team at Era Adventures were brilliant throughout our coasteering experience. As someone who was really regretting my choice of adrenaline seeking - I have to say it was one of the best things I’ve ever done, thanks to the team...

LM Lisa M Aug 2022 TA
★★★★★

My daughter and I had a coasteering session today, alongside another family of four. The two instructors kept us all very well informed, safe and were extremely encouraging throughout a very enjoyable (if hair raising!) climb/jump/swim/belly flop around the stunning coastline. Highly recommended!

JP James P Jul 2021 TA
★★★★★

Fantastic morning with Yohan, George & Sam really recommend the team - such a good set up & enthusiasm enough to get 5 teens going at 8am!!! Brilliant session guys & Sue in the office so helpful. Very many thanks