Island SUP

Paddleboarding continues to grow in popularity across the Vale coastline, and on a calm, sunny day in places like Whitmore Bay and Jackson’s Bay, it can be a brilliant way to enjoy the water.

But conditions can change quickly.

Once you move beyond the shelter of the headlands at Nell's Point and Friars, the sea can become very different, with stronger winds, currents and more challenging conditions than people may expect from the shore.

If you’re new to paddleboarding, why not consider heading out with an experienced local group such as Island SUP, where you can learn the basics, build confidence and better understand local conditions before venturing further along the coastline.

A few simple safety steps can make a big difference:

Wear a buoyancy aid
It helps keep you afloat if you fall in and makes it easier to recover back onto your board.

Carry a phone in a waterproof pouch
Keep it on you, not attached to the board, so you can call for help quickly if needed.

Wear the correct leash
Your leash keeps you connected to your board. On rivers or moving water, use a quick-release waist leash.

Avoid offshore winds
If the wind is blowing out to sea, it can quickly carry you and your board away from shore. At lifeguarded beaches, check the orange windsock before heading out.

If you fall off and can’t get back on, stay with your board. Your board will help keep you afloat and is much easier for our volunteer crew to spot, especially as many boards are large and brightly coloured.

If you see someone in trouble in the water:
📞 Call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.

A great club social paddle from Caswell Bay. A beautiful afternoon on the water, thanks to everyone who got involved. 🏄🤍

It’s a wrap! 🏄🙏🤍
It has been an absolute pleasure to run the youth SUP camps at the Barry Community Water Activity Centre since 2019.
Due to the imminent development of the site, we are going to reinvent and relaunch at a new location spring 2027. 🥳🏄
A huge thank you to everyone who has got involved. 🙌🤍

A beautiful evening on the water.
🙏 Thanks for getting involved everyone. 🤍
SUP polo & Channel exploring. 🏐🌊🏄

A brilliant few days on the water. 🏄🙏🤍

⭐️ Booked a 2hr intro as a complete novice for myself and 2 children.
Kerry was very knowledgeable and explained things perfectly!
As a larger girly i was abit worried about the whole activity in general but all my worries were put to rest and not at 1 point did i feel out of place or at a disadvantage.
By the end of our session we were all standing for periods of time, condfiently falling and getting back onto the board.
Highly recommend! ⭐️
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A beautiful evening on with Island SUP gang. 🏄🙏🤍

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Are you getting involved? 🏄🤙
Youth SUP Camps
10 - 12/08/26
17 - 19/08/26
Options to book 1 or 3 day packages.
9 - 4PM
From £50PP
With kit or bring your own.
Barry Community Water Activity Centre.
Any questions please get in touch.

Booking link:
https://www.islandsup.org

With the good weather set to continue come and join us on the water. 🏄
£25PP
2 hour lesson
Including all equipment: board, wetsuit and buoyancy aid.
Meeting at the Barry Yacht Club and launching on to Jackson’s Bay.
Free parking.
Any questions please contact us.

Booking link:
https://www.islandsup.org/lessons

A lovely paddle on the Wye late Saturday afternoon with the gang. 🏄🤍

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