Spend time on the water alongside your dog with these private paddleboarding and kayaking adventures in Newquay Harbour. Designed for beginners, families and dog owners looking for something different to do together, these calm water sessions combine relaxed coaching, sheltered conditions and dog-friendly equipment for a memorable coastal experience.
Duration: Approximately 2–2.5 hours
Location: Newquay Harbour, Newquay, Cornwall
Minimum Age: 5 years
Your session begins at the harbour base with introductions, equipment fitting and a safety briefing before getting both paddlers and dogs ready for the water. Instructors explain the basics of paddleboarding or kayaking, including launching, positioning, balance and paddling techniques, while also helping dogs settle comfortably onto the equipment before heading out.
Once afloat, sessions take place within the sheltered waters of Newquay Harbour where calm conditions allow both people and dogs to build confidence gradually. Instructors guide participants through paddling techniques, turning and movement while helping dogs adapt to being on the water in a relaxed environment. Depending on confidence levels and conditions, some sessions may venture slightly further along the harbour and nearby coastline.
The private nature of the sessions creates a calmer and more comfortable experience for both dogs and owners, particularly for first-time paddlers or dogs unfamiliar with the water. Throughout the activity, instructors help manage the pace while ensuring plenty of breaks, reassurance and opportunities for dogs to relax. Returning to shore, participants can use the showers and changing facilities while dogs rehydrate and settle after the session.
Operating directly from Newquay Harbour provides calm, sheltered water ideal for introducing dogs to paddleboarding and kayaking. The harbour environment allows participants to stay within more protected conditions while still enjoying the surrounding coastline and sea air.
The nearby beaches, harbour walls and coastal scenery create a relaxed setting for both people and dogs, while the easy water access allows sessions to begin gradually without heavy surf or challenging launch conditions.
No previous paddleboarding or kayaking experience is required before joining these beginner-friendly private sessions. Participants should feel comfortable around open water and dogs should be reasonably calm around people, equipment and shallow coastal environments.
Dogs do not need to be strong swimmers, although they should be comfortable near water and able to follow basic commands while on the equipment.
Using years of watersports coaching and coastal guiding experience, the instructor team focuses on creating relaxed sessions suitable for both beginners and dogs new to the water. The calm harbour environment, private lesson structure and specialist dog-friendly setup help make the experience approachable for a wide range of participants.
Mel helps guests choose the most suitable activity and session type before arrival, while the wider team provides practical guidance to help dogs and owners feel comfortable throughout the experience. The centre also offers shaded indoor dog kennels, fresh water and quiet resting areas for owners taking part in other watersports activities nearby.
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