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Learn stand-up paddleboarding in clean Blue Flag water off Oddicombe Beach. Stable hard boards and patient coaching help you move from kneeling to standing with confidence.
Your session starts on the beach with kit issue and a safety brief tailored to the day's conditions. Your instructor stays with the group throughout, coaching skills on the sand and on the water so everyone can progress at a comfortable pace.
Your instructor demonstrates launching on the sand, then coaches balance, paddle strokes, and safe falls back on the board in the sheltered bay. Sessions suit complete beginners and anyone who wants structured tuition before hiring on their own.
Babbacombe Beach alongside Oddicombe Beach is a sheltered cove on the English Riviera with clean water and Blue Flag recognition stretching back 37 years. SW winds are blocked here, so the bay stays calmer than much of the open coast and feels more Mediterranean than many Devon beaches.
You launch straight from the sand with caves nearby and regular seal encounters in season. Parking sits close to the beach, and our team is on hand for kit, a safety brief, and advice on the marked paddling area before you head out.
Session suitability is shown on your chosen product. Beginners are welcome on many tours and lessons when you are happy to get wet and try kneeling or standing with guidance.
You should be comfortable in shallow water and able to follow the safety brief. Tell us before the session if anyone in your group has limited swimming confidence.
Make your trip to the English Riviera an unforgettable experience by visiting Torbay's premier beach. We offer first-class equipment, friendly staff, professional beach hire services, expert tuition, free lockers, changing rooms, a beach shower and exceptional coffee when you are off the water.
Our instructors and beach team know Babbacombe Bay inside out, from sheltered corners on breezy days to the best stretches for beginners. They fit buoyancy aids, talk through local conditions, and help you choose the right craft so you feel confident on the water.
Your session starts on the beach with kit issue and a safety brief tailored to the day's conditions. Your instructor or guide stays with the group throughout, coaching skills on the sand and on the water so everyone can progress at a comfortable pace.
Routes stay inside sheltered Babbacombe Bay unless the product description takes you further along the coast when the sea state allows. There is time to rest, ask questions, and take in caves, wildlife, and the Blue Flag water that makes Oddicombe a favourite with locals.
Guided sessions include your instructor or skipper, technical equipment for the activity, and a safety brief on the beach or at the boat.
Oilskin jackets or similar are provided where the product description lists them. Changing rooms are available at the beach base.
Bring swimwear or quick-dry layers, sun cream, a hat, and drinking water. Longer tours may need snacks and extra layers.
Wetsuits are optional for many sessions unless you feel the cold. Dry bags can be rented on site.
Session suitability is shown on your chosen product. Beginners are welcome on many tours and lessons when you are happy to get wet and try kneeling or standing with guidance.
Listen to your instructor, stay with the group unless told otherwise, and let us know before the session if anyone in your party has medical needs or limited swimming confidence.
Babbacombe Beach alongside Oddicombe Beach is a sheltered cove on the English Riviera with clean water and Blue Flag recognition stretching back 37 years. SW winds are blocked here, so the bay stays calmer than much of the open coast and feels more Mediterranean than many Devon beaches.
You launch straight from the sand with caves nearby and regular seal encounters in season. Parking sits close to the beach, and our team is on hand for kit, a safety brief, and advice on the marked paddling area before you head out.
Make your trip to the English Riviera an unforgettable experience by visiting Torbay's premier beach. We offer first-class equipment, friendly staff, professional beach hire services, expert tuition, free lockers, changing rooms, a beach shower and exceptional coffee when you are off the water.
Our instructors and beach team know Babbacombe Bay inside out, from sheltered corners on breezy days to the best stretches for beginners. They fit buoyancy aids, talk through local conditions, and help you choose the right craft so you feel confident on the water.
Meet at Oddicombe Beach, Torquay TQ1 3DD unless your confirmation states otherwise for boat trips.
Arrive a few minutes early to sign in and collect kit with your guide.
Many of our lessons and tours welcome beginners who are happy to try kneeling or standing with coaching.
Your guide sets the pace so mixed abilities can stay together in the sheltered bay.
We run most days in season when the bay is sheltered. Strong wind or unsafe sea state may mean a reschedule or a shorter route.
We contact you as early as possible if we need to change plans for safety.
Arrive a few minutes early in swimwear or quick-dry clothes, with sun cream and a drink for after your time on the water.
Listen to the safety brief and ask your instructor if you are unsure about kit, conditions, or which session length suits your group best.
About the centre
Torquay
Operated by Babbacombe Watersports, a partner of adventuro.
