Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP)
Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP)
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Learn to paddle or develop your skills on the beautiful, scenic Mote Park Lake based in Maidstone, Kent, UK.
Stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), stand-up paddle surfing, or in the Hawaiian language Hoe he’e nalu, is a fast-growing global sport with a Hawaiian heritage.
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Available Courses
General Hire
General hire available on Mote Park Lake on a first come first served basis - No need to book in advance.
Stand Up Paddleboarding Taster Session
Come and have a go. Fun and games on the water suitable for the entire family.
Stand Up Paddle Boarding Course
Learn to stand on a board maintaining balance with confidence.
British Canoeing SUP Sheltered Water Personal Performance Award
Your Stand Up Paddleboard Sheltered Water Award will give you an understanding of how to plan and paddle an enjoyable and safe trip on a Stand Up Paddleboard. You will be able to journey in water that is no more than 200 metres from the shore and up to force 3 winds.
In order to have an enjoyable day out on the water we need to make some key decisions to ensure we are in the right place at the right time. You will consider the weather, wind and water conditions. As these, along with any waterway restrictions, may affect where and when we paddle. In addition, you will consider the personal protective equipment available and choose the most suitable to keep you safe on the water.
British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor (SUP)
The course is open to all British Canoeing members aged 14 and over and the only prerequisites are British Canoeing membership, registration and PSRC (Former FSRT)
The Paddlesport Instructor qualification is best designed for instructors running paddlesport taster/starter sessions. (lakes and non-moving rivers)
British Canoeing Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor
The British Canoeing Awarding Body Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Instructor is a great first step for stand up paddleboarders looking to deliver safe and enjoyable taster/starter sessions based on their group’s needs and aspirations.
International Surfing Association (ISA) Open Water SUP Instructor
The International Surfing Association (ISA) Open Water SUP Course focuses on teaching SUP in an Open Water environment. The course covers SUP Racing, Open Water coaching and Downwind Paddling successfully. The ISA Flat Water SUP Certification is a prerequisite for this course.
ISA Qualifications and Membership includes the surfing National Federations of 109 countries on five continents.
International Surfing Association (ISA) SUP Surf Instructor
The International Surfing Association (ISA) Surf SUP Course is geared toward instructors and coaches that will be teaching SUP in the surf environment. The course focuses on riding waves on a SUP level 1 course along with a broad range of technique applications and safety procedures. The ISA Flat Water SUP or Surf Level 1 Certification is a prerequisite for this course.
ISA Qualifications and Membership includes the surfing National Federations of 109 countries on five continents.
Mote Park Gift Vouchers
Not sure what to buy the watersports enthusiast for that special occasion?
Why not let them choose themselves with our range of gift vouchers? From taster sessions right up to full Nationally recognised courses with a range of different NGBs.
Activities, Hire & Lessons
One to One tuition
A tailored teaching experience by a fully qualified instructor to suit anyone's needs.
MEGA Stand Up Paddle boarding
Come and have a go at our challenge and see if you can paddle one of our MEGA Stand Up Paddleboards that can stand up to 10 people.
Group bookings only (minimum of 6 people).
Minimum of a 1-hour session.
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Gain an introduction into how to Stand Up Paddle Board safely with a few games thrown in.