Monster SUP sessions combine paddleboarding, teamwork and water games on a giant shared board designed for groups to enjoy together. Taking place in the sheltered waters of Newquay Harbour, these beginner-friendly sessions focus on balance, paddling skills and plenty of laughter along the way.
Arriving at the harbour base, participants begin with a safety briefing before getting fitted with winter wetsuits, buoyancy aids, helmets and paddles. Once everyone is ready, the instructors lead the group onto the beach for a warm-up and introduction to the giant Monster SUP board before practising paddling techniques and balance drills in shallow water.
The session then moves into the calm sheltered waters of Newquay Harbour where the real fun begins. With up to 8 people sharing one oversized paddleboard alongside the instructor, the experience quickly becomes a mix of teamwork, balance challenges and water-based games. Participants learn how to paddle together, steer the board, improve turning techniques and stay balanced while moving around on the water. Open group sessions create a social atmosphere where guests paddle alongside other participants, while private bookings allow families or friendship groups to enjoy their own exclusive session.
Throughout the activity, instructors keep things relaxed and beginner friendly while introducing games and challenges designed to build confidence and keep everyone involved. After returning to shore, there’s time for a lesson review before heading back to base for showers and changing facilities.
Newquay Harbour provides one of the safest and most sheltered watersports environments in the area, making it ideal for beginner Monster SUP sessions and flat water paddling. The calm conditions allow participants to focus on balance, teamwork and learning new skills without dealing with larger surf or exposed ocean conditions.
Located just a short walk from nearby beaches, the harbour also offers easy access to facilities including parking, changing rooms, showers, food and drinks. The surrounding coastline creates a lively atmosphere while still offering protected water suitable for families and first-time paddlers.
No previous paddleboarding experience is needed to join the session. The activity is designed specifically for beginners and focuses on building confidence in calm water through instruction, games and teamwork.
Participants aged 8 to 11 must be accompanied by an adult during open sessions. Private sessions are available for younger participants aged 5 to 7 with a minimum group size required.
Using years of experience across paddleboarding and watersports instruction, the team has created a session that focuses just as much on enjoyment as progression. The oversized Monster SUP board creates a completely different experience compared to standard paddleboarding, making it especially popular with families, groups and first-time paddlers.
Mel brings extensive experience within paddleboarding and coastal activities, helping guests choose the right session while ensuring everything runs smoothly from arrival through to the end of the activity. Operating directly from Newquay Harbour also gives access to calm teaching water alongside excellent on-site facilities.
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