Paddleboarding on the Cape Town waterwaysTHE WATER IS CALLING ↗
SUP SCHOOL / BATTERY PARK / EST. 2012

Everybody starts
somewhere.

Find your balance in the calm V&A Waterfront canals with welcoming instruction, quality equipment and Cape Town all around you.

Book your first paddle
Paddlers exploring the Cape Town Waterfront canals
01 — YOUR FIRST WATERFRONT PADDLE
SUP students on the Waterfront canals
Go at your pace.
SUP Cape Town beginners gathering before their session
There's room for you.
60MINUTES
TO FIND YOUR FLOW
First-timer friendly ↙
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDEDBOARD + GEAR INCLUDEDV&A WATERFRONT
02 / YOUR WAY ON THE WATER

Pick your
paddle story.

There's no one way to begin. Pick a chapter and see what your time on the water could look like.

01 / THE PERFECT START

Waterfront SUP lesson

A coached introduction to balance, paddling and board control, followed by time on the canals with your instructor.

Designed for first-time paddlers Board, paddle and safety equipment included On-water instruction
Check availability What to expect & requirements See you out there! ↗
Waterfront SUP lesson60 minutes · V&A Waterfront
SUP instructor briefing students at Battery ParkAT THE WATERFRONT / YOUR FIRST SESSION
03 / THE FIRST-PADDLE FEELING

From the bank
to your first glide.

There's no pressure to be perfect. Start with the crew, learn the basics on land, then let the city unfold around you on the canals.

Meet the crewStart at Battery Park with a welcoming briefing and a board that suits you.
Everything readyBoard, paddle and safety equipment are part of the session.
Find your rhythmBalance, steering and the first easy paddle, with your instructor alongside.
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Paddlers in the Cape Town Waterfront waterways
READY TO MAKE WAVES?

That first paddle
changes everything.

Start with the basics at Battery Park. Bring curiosity, wear something that can get wet, and let our team handle the rest.

Then explore the canals
Your next chapter →
04 / AFTER YOUR FIRST PADDLE

One lesson.
So many ways on.

Already found your feet? Keep that feeling going. Paddle the canals at your own pace, meet the local SUP community, or choose the gear for your next adventure.

SUP equipment ready for another Cape Town paddling adventure
CHAPTER TWO / OUT ON THE WATER
LEARN AT THE WATERFRONT / YOUR QUESTIONS

First-paddle questions,
answered.

Find the practical details for your first paddle starts here.. The team can confirm current times, rates and conditions before you make plans.

Do I need previous SUP experience?

No. The Waterfront lesson is for beginners. The individual lesson page states participants should be at least 16, reasonably fit and able to swim; ask the team about younger guests.

Where is the lesson held?

At the V&A Waterfront, launching from Battery Park.

How long is the main lesson?

The standard Waterfront SUP lesson is 60 minutes.