Make the most of your time in the South Hams and enjoy our brilliant paddleboard & kayak hire service, or South Sands Beach rental
Hassle-free SUP/kayak hire with delivery and pick-up service
We’re proud to offer the best kayak and stand-up paddleboard hire in Salcombe and the surrounding area. Choose between our Premium or Pro SUPs, or if kayaking is more your thing we have single or tendum kayaks all competitively priced. We can deliver and collect direct to your accommodation, drop off at one of our approved beaches in North Sands, Hope Cove, Thurlestone and, Torcross, or rent directly from us at South Sands Beach.
Premium 10”6’ paddle board
This is your classic ‘standard’ paddleboard that most people use, it’s got great stability, light and easy to turn. perfect for pretty much anyone.
Prices Half day = £35, 1 day = £45, 2 days = £65, 3 days = £85, 4 days = £95, 5 days = £100, 6 days = £105
Touring 12ft paddle board
Designed to make you go further with ease. Touring boards are perfect for longer days paddling, they are fast but turn a little slower.
Prices Half day = £40, 1 day = £50, 2 days = £70, 3 day = £90, 4 days £100, 5 days = £105, 6 days = £110
Includes: Jobe paddle board, paddle, carry backpack, leach, buoyancy aid, free drop off and pick up.
Book nowSingle Kayaks
Our single person kayaks are all solid sit-on style. They are easy to control, very stable, and come with room to store items. Great fun for exploring South Devons coastline.
Prices £45 per day // 2 days £75 // 3 days £105 // 4 days £125 // 5 days £140 // 6 days £155 // £35 half day
Tandem Kayaks 2 person kayaks are designed for comfort and ease of use. Fast and agile on the water, tandems kayaks are easy to get in and out of making them ideal for family adventures.
Prices £60 per day // 2 days £90 // 3 days £120 // 4 days £150 // 5 days £180 // 6 days £200 // £40 half day
Includes: Paddle, 15L dry bag, buoyancy aid, car roof straps
Book nowLove the idea of paddleboarding in South Devon but don’t feel confident setting off by yourselves? Join one of our brilliant guided paddleboard tours in Salcombe and on the River Avon Or, book a private lesson giving your the skills and confidence to explore South Devon’s beautiful scenery in your own time .
Discount
Half price paddle board hire when booking a tour or lesson.
Prices
Tours start at £45 per person // Lessons £60 per person.
Includes: Wetsuit, paddle board, paddle, leach, buoyancy aid. (everything you need to start paddleboarding)
Book nowWe are please to offer watersports equipment for hire at South Sands Beach in Salcombe. Our service allows you the freedom to hire watersports equipment directly from the beach at any time for as long as you like. Choose from a range of paddle boards and kayaks, ready for you to start exploring.
Watersports equipment:
Paddle boards: 10’6” paddle board // 12ft touring paddle board // Hard paddle board // - Mega-SUP
Kayaks: Single kayak // Tandem kayak
Includes: wetsuit, buoyancy aid, dry bag & whistle.
We also offer a number of beach equipment items for hire such as: wetsuits, buoyancy aids, wind breaks, volley ball sets, fins & snorkles, beach tents and more. Please call, email, or hire directly from us at South Sands, Salcombe.
Please see below for prices and opening times.
10’6” paddle boards
1 hour - £20 // 2 hours - £32 // 3 hours - £44
12ft touring paddle boards
1 hour - £24 // 2 hours - £36 // 3 hours - £50
Hard paddle boards
1 hour - £22 // 2 hours - £34 // 3 hours - £46
Single kayaks
1 hour - £22 // 2 hours - £34 // 3 hours - £48
Tandem kayaks
1 hour - £34 // 2 hours - £50 // 3 hours - £66
Opeing times
Opening April 5th for Easter holiday.
April - June (weekends, bank-holiday mondays)
10:30am-4:30pm (last hire at 3:30pm)
July - September (weekends, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)
10:00am-5:30pm (last hire at 4:30pm)
Cash or card accepted.
Please see below our 3-day tide table and safety on the water guidelines.
Before you head to the water for a day of fun paddling it’s important to remember that keeping yourself safe should be the number one priority. Below are a number of safety tips that we highly recommand you check or take before you start.
For more infomation on keeping youself safe when paddle boarding or kayaking follow the link below
Learn moreWhere are the best places to paddleboard in South Devon?
South Devon has some of the finest coastal areas waiting to be explored by paddleboard or kayak. We make it easy by delivering straight to you, giving you the freedom to explore when and where you like. Some easy to access places to start your SUP adventure include Hope Cove, South Milton Sands, Thurlestone, North Sands, Bantham, Salcombe and Kingsbridge (tide dependent). All of these destinations are easy to access with car packs and facilities close by. If you’d like any more advice on where to start, tide times or even hidden spots to discover, then please don’t hesitate to call, email, or check our blog for places to paddleboard.
Is there anywhere I should avoid paddleboarding?
We strongly recommend avoiding Whitestand Pontoon and Normandy Pontoon in Salcombe Harbour for launching and recovering for at any time. We also recommend not paddling in the main part of Salcombe Estuary where most of the commercial boats are moored. During the summer, boat traffic can be especially busy and it’s best to stick close to the shores at all times and avoid boat lanes. In Kingsbridge, you’ll be safe to paddle within three hours either side of high-tide, beyond that you may be stuck with a muddy walk back to the slipway.
Can I hire a paddleboard even if I’ve never done it before?
Yes, of course you can. However, we highly recommend not going alone and checking tide times and weather conditions before you set off. While you learn the ropes, stay close to the shore and preferably somewhere sheltered like Hope Cove or South Sands. And always wear a buoyancy aid. For first timers, we highly recommend a one-to-one lesson to learn the basics before setting off on your own.
How far do you travel to deliver paddleboards?
We deliver paddleboards to holiday destinations throughout the South Hams. If you are based anywhere between Bantham and Torcross then we can deliver boards to you.
Where do you collect the paddleboards from?
We’ll collect the paddleboards from the same place that we dropped them off, as agreed with you at the time of hire.
How do I make payment?
Once the availability of your board has been confirmed by Adventure South, payments are made over the phone or via a payment link sent to you by email. Payments must be processed before delivery of the boards is made.
How does the deposit system work?
Deposits are added to the total cost of your hire, each board requires a deposit. Once you return your board(s) they will be properly inspected by an Adventure South team member for damage or missing parts, once cleared we’ll return your deposit within two days.
"I hired 2 x paddleboards for me and my husband. The service received from Adventure South was fantastic. We both thoroughly enjoyed paddle boarding for the first. We are looking forward to booking our next adventure with ‘Adventure South’!"
katielouisebutte2018
"Used Adventure South to hire paddleboards in Salcombe originally, good communication and were flexible about pick up / drop off locations also reasonably priced. Chris was very helpful. Will definitely use these two local guys when back in the area."
bootsie1965
"Brilliant service, great boards, Chris and Scott dropped off and collected the boards at our hotel. If you’re looking for quality gear with brilliant service, highly recommend them. Boards are nice and compact great for exploring."
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