Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is the most versatile Watersport for the family whether you’re looking for leisure, fitness or adventure. Established in 2003, Edge watersports is a BSUPA (British Stand Up Paddle Association) & AALA affiliated centre which organise & run a range of watersports activities for all ages and abilities. Run & owned by Eric & Steph Bridge who have over 50 years combined experience coaching watersports in Exmouth, the family are responsible for making ‘Exmouth ‘one of the go to watersports destinations in the UK.
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Our experienced, friendly and qualified coaches will get you on the water and paddling safely in no time. You will be sharing your instructor(s), but you'll be sure to meet some interesting people to add to the experience. The session will start with a safety briefing and some land-based training before heading out on the water for a guided tour.
Edge's annual Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) event - 'The Exe Hammer'! The 10-11km circa Stand Up paddleboard race/regatta on the River Exe. This event is a firm favourite amongst locals and SUP enthusiasts and throws new challenges to participants year on year!
Absolutely perfect choice for families or small adult groups that want an instructor to themselves for a private introductory session to Stand Up Paddleboarding. One of our experienced, friendly and qualified coaches will get you on the water and paddling safely in no time. The session will start with a safety briefing and some land-based training before heading out on the water for a guided tour.
ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDED (board & leash or kayak, paddle, wetsuit & buoyancy aid) - If you know the river & have done some paddling before then this is for you. We will reccomend a safe area to paddle in based on the current weather and tide conditions.
The perfect next step from our taster sessions! Explore further afield areas of the River Exe whilst learning; route planning, weather systems and localised weather effects, safety on longer journeys, more in depth tide knowledge and localised currents and longer distance paddle equipment and technique.
Full party watersports fun as you paddle on the Megga SUP & establish how to balance with 8 people without falling off!
Includes all the gear & a designated area to paddle in.
Stand Up Paddleboarding is a great full body workout that also calms the mind. We are running some specially-designed paddleboard yoga sessions to give you the full experience.
All levels welcome & includes all the gear.
This is a 2 day course - click here for next available dates and bookings - and is open to all paddleboarders of a suitable standard of riding (see below). The course introduces the BSUPA Ready to Ride teaching scheme and the different stages of learning.
Why not get involved in our annual Stand Up Paddleboarding race/challenge?! Typically the course is a 12km Stand Up paddleboard race/regatta paddling from Topsham back to Exmouth. It is one for the diary and a favourite for many who travel from all across the country!
The Exe Hammer is kindly supported by Exeter City Futures, Grenadier Estates, Hanlon Brewery & Chunks of Devon. We massively appreciate their support in running and hosting this event each year and look forward to more in the future.
Here’s the video from 2020!