Come Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) with the SHAC
Welcome to The SHAC — your ultimate destination for Stand Up Paddleboarding adventures! Nestled between Dorking and Reigate, our stunning Surrey Hills location offers the perfect escape for all paddlers. Whether you’re a seasoned SUP pro, a fair-weather paddler, a complete beginner, or a SUP Junior, we’ve got you covered. With expert instructors, top-notch equipment, and even dedicated SUP race training, we’re here to help you paddle further, faster, and with more confidence than ever before!
Take your pick from the exciting SUP options below and easily book and manage your sessions through your SHAC account.
NEW – SUP Social Night
Thursday night is SUP social night (until 10pm). It’s a perfect opportunity to hit the water for a relaxing paddle, then gather around the fire with fellow SUP enthusiasts to share stories, tips and all things SUP. Brinig your own board, hire a board, junior SUP club, SUP Pilates, SUP Yoga, learn to SUP, race training, enjoy a sunset paddle. The choice is yours.
Enjoy the Health Benefits of Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP)
SUP is a low impact exercise and can therefore benefit those who are recovering from an injury as it offers a great cardiovascular and muscular workout whilst relieving joint pressure. SUP will also help to build up your balance, especially if you try our SUP Yoga and/or SUP Pilates sessions. Not only will this mean you can apply this new skill to other sports and activities, you will also strengthen your core, helping you to maintain a better posture in general. SUP is cross training as you are using almost every muscle in the body, simultaneously strengthening your muscles as well as aerobic training. The great thing about SUP is that it can be as intense or as relaxing as you want it to be, but for those looking to push themselves to the limit, that can absolutely be achieved. The cardio workout from SUP helps to burn calories, encourage weight loss and reduces your risk of heart attacks and strokes.
The even better news is that the benefits of SUP are not limited to the body. The relaxation associated with SUP is a great form of stress release. Stress can have many negative effects on the body, but when you are out on the water, paddling in a calm environment, all of your troubles may disappear.
BYOB: Bring Your Own Board!
Got your own gear? Great! Book to access to the Big Lake during our scheduled sessions. All we ask is that you complete our SHAC Introduction to SUP Course or possess a verifiable alternative certification*.
It’s a fantastic opportunity to hone your skills, explore the vast lake and enjoy the serenity it offers all year round.
*Acceptable alternative certifications include BSUPA, ASI, WSA and British Canoeing, which includes self-rescue and assisted rescue
How much is it to try Stand up Paddleboarding?
Individual SUP sessions cost just £20, and includes board hire (if you don’t have one), but if you become a SUP Regular, you can book 6 sessions for the price of 5!
What to wear on a paddleboard
Stand up paddleboarding is a great exercise to warm you up, but you are highly likely to get wet! Whilst you can get away with swimwear in the heat of the summer, we definitely advise wearing a 3-5mm wetsuit, and even a dry suit, during the colder winter months.
Please note that wetsuits are always available to hire from The SHAC at the lagoon in Buckland when you book a session.