Frequently Asked Questions

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SUPHub aims to make the English Riviera the Paddleboarding Capital of the UK by bringing together local businesses, organizations, and enthusiasts to promote paddleboarding and its culture. 

SUPHub targets both locals and tourists, especially "Young Actives" (20s-30s) seeking adrenaline-fueled activities year-round. 

SUPHub partners like Soak Lifestyle and SUPERChamps hosts major events like the UK National Paddleboarding Championships and the Great Big Paddle Parade, attracting paddleboarders from across the UK.

SUPHub promotes eco-friendly paddleboarding practices and works closely with organisations to protect local wildlife, particularly seals and marine habitats, during events. 

This Google Map provides essential information for SUP enthusiasts, including local facilities, safety tips, and paddleboarding routes. Check it out.

 You can join a working group under one of the five pillars or attend community events to contribute to the growth of SUP culture in Torbay. 

The English Riviera offers world-class coastal access and water facilities. Its natural beauty, combined with a focus on sustainability, makes it a prime destination for water sports.

The DMP 2022-2030 outlines the region’s strategy to grow water-based activities like paddleboarding, promoting tourism, sustainability, and low-carbon practices.

SUPHub works closely with local organisations and experts to ensure high safety standards, including providing resources like the SUP Map, rescue protocols, and event-specific safety measures. 

Local businesses such as accommodation providers, cafés, and rental services are integral to SUPHub’s success. They tailor their offerings to paddleboarders, providing SUP-friendly accommodations, dining, and more. Businesses involved in SUPHub can attract a growing market of paddleboarders, increase visibility through events and partnerships, and align with a sustainable, community-focused initiative. 

By increasing tourism, organising events, and encouraging year-round paddleboarding activities, SUPHub helps boost local business revenues and creates jobs in the leisure, tourism, and hospitality sectors. 

SUPHub seeks to increase the destination’s awareness, attract more visitors, promote a sustainable destination, secure external funding, and foster local job growth in tourism. 

SUPHub involves the entire Torbay community, from local businesses to residents, ensuring that everyone has a stake in the project’s success. Community feedback is encouraged through events and working groups.

SUPHub seeks to increase the destination’s awareness, attract more visitors, promote a sustainable destination, secure external funding, and foster local job growth in tourism. 

SUPHub aims to host the World Championships in 2026, cementing Torbay’s reputation as a global destination for paddleboarding. The project also strives to continually improve local facilities and expand participation in water sports.

The Wellness pillar focuses on the health benefits of paddleboarding, promoting it as a means of mental and physical well-being for the community and visitors alike.

Businesses interested in installing SUP Inflation Stations can visit Torbay Hospitality website for guidance at https://torbayhospitality.co.uk/inflation-stations

SUPHub uses a community-driven approach, where key decisions are made through working groups focused on the five pillars. Community meetings and hackathons provide platforms for broader input and collaborative decision-making. 

The Wellness pillar focuses on the health benefits of paddleboarding, promoting it as a means of mental and physical well-being for the community and visitors alike.