Sit-on Top Kayak Hire in Babbacombe, Torquay

Your hire includes the craft you select, a paddle where needed, and a buoyancy aid per paddler, plus a beach safety brief and use of the marked hire area.

Dry bags, phone cases and jackets are available to rent separately at the beach desk if you want extra protection for valuables on the water.

Wear swimwear or quick-drying clothes you are happy to get wet, with sun cream and a hat in summer.

A light layer helps on breezier days. Wetsuits are optional unless you feel the cold easily.

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.

Oddicombe has held Blue Flag status for 37 years thanks to clean water and a sheltered position away from harbour outflows and busy shipping lanes.

The cove is protected from south-westerly winds, with caves to explore, regular seal encounters in season, and easy launch from the sand with our beach team nearby.

Yes. Buoyancy aids are included for every paddler and we fit them at the beach desk before you launch into the marked hire area.

Tell the beach team if anyone in your group is a weaker swimmer so we can double-check sizing, adjust the zone for the day, and suggest the calmest corner of the bay.

Your safety comes first. If wind or sea state is unsuitable we may delay your start, shorten your hire, or suggest a different craft or time according to our cancellation policy.

The beach team monitors conditions through the day and will advise honestly at check-in. We never send you out when the marked area is unsafe for your chosen activity.

Transport to and from Oddicombe Beach is not included with hire. Most visitors drive or walk from local accommodation on the English Riviera.

Parking is available near the beach. Allow a few extra minutes to walk kit down to the sand with our team, especially on busy summer days.

Hire length follows the duration options on your chosen product, typically from one hour up to four hours depending on craft and how long you want on the water.

Return kit to the beach desk at the end of your slot so equipment is ready for the next group and we can keep the hire queue moving smoothly.

Meet at our beach desk on Oddicombe Beach, Torquay TQ1 3DD, unless your confirmation email states a different launch point for a guided session.

Look for the watersports hire area on the sand beside the main slipway. Our staff will run through your paperwork, fit buoyancy aids, and hand over kit there.