Waterborn
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Waterborn is one of the largest Stand Up Paddle Boarding schools in the UK based in Kingsbridge, South Devon in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). It’s a BSUPA dedicated school that’s recognised for its reputation and high quality equipment and tuition. Waterborn offers lessons and tours from fully qualified instructors, hire, SUP Yoga and a SUP club.
Kingsbridge, Devon, England

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Anna C
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Friends
We really enjoyed our 1 hour SUP session with Marie. The team were super friendly and we loved being able to leisurely paddle along the estuary, as well as play some more quick paced games on the boards.
Written 29 August 2023
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Hi Anna, thank you for taking the time to write a review. I'm very pleased you enjoyed your session with Marie, she has been a wonderful asset to our team and is super knowledgeable and talent waterwomen. We look forward to welcoming you all out on the water with us again in the near future. Kind Regards Crispin Jones - Waterborn
Written 9 September 2023
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Jon G
Rugby, UK35 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023
Really friendly, helpful team got 4 of us set up for paddleboarding on a Sunday afternoon. Would highly recommend - though do take them up on the offer of a wetsuit as I decided against it and got a bit cold once I was a little wet!
Written 20 March 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to provide a review Jonathon. I am pleased you enjoyed your paddle but sorry to hear you got cold after some time in the wet stuff. We hope you will join us again in the near future. Kind regards Crispin Jones - Waterborn
Written 27 June 2023
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AlanSpringett
Southampton, UK6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Family
The staff were very helpful and friendly. It is a great place for one's first go on an SUP. The water is calm and there is little traffic. Everything was explained very clearly by an instructor of vast experience.
Written 9 August 2022
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. The location is indeed ideal to get to grips with Paddleboarding especially for your first time. I am pleased the session was clearly explained to help with your experience. We look forward to welcoming you out on the water with us in the near future. Kind Regards Crispin Jones - Waterborn
Written 11 August 2022
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Shaun F
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Business
Fantastic afternoon with Waterborn in Kingsbridge, great friendly staff, fun activities and a really knowledable team in Crispin and Kate. Give it a try, you'll love it!!
Written 10 June 2022
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. I'm really pleased that you had such a great time on the water with us. When ever you are next in the area we look forward to welcoming you out with us again. Kind Regards Crispin Jones - Waterborn
Written 30 June 2022
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MajorB
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Business
Absolutely fantastic 3 hours spent out on the water with Waterborn. Crispin was an excellent instructor and guaged the lesson ans subsequent team building activities really well. Highly recommended!
Written 10 June 2022
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. It was a pleasure to host your team building activity session and we look forward to hopefully welcome you all out on the water again in the near future. Kind Regards Crispin Jones - Waterborn
Written 30 June 2022
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Sheila R
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Friends
Throughly enjoyed my first SUP lesson. Under Crispins watchful eye and great instruction I was standing within 15 mins. We were taught how to turn, paddle, drop to knees and stand competently, there was even a bit of yoga to test out balance. I enjoyed the session so much I joined another a few days later with young vistors and a previously reluctant friend! I learnt more skills, everyone had a great time and no one fell in the water! I recommend as a great first step to SUP.
Written 26 May 2022
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Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I'm really pleased you enjoyed your session and we look forward to welcoming you back out on the water with us in the near future. Kind Regards Crispin Jones - Waterborn
Written 2 June 2022
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Simon G
London, UK5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Family
Having watched my wife enjoying her first SUP lesson last week I decided to have a go. Having asthma and two frozen shoulders and 57 years old I was a little apprehensive at first but our instructor Crispin was excellent at putting me at ease and giving me the confidence and training to be standing up on the board within the first fifteen minutes of the lesson.This first one hour lesson has certainly given me the basics and confidence to have another go and I thoroughly enjoyed Stand Up Paddleboarding. Crispin is a great teacher with a calming manner. Waterborn in Kingsbridge Devon is a very professionally run business focused on Health & Safety whilst ensuring you enjoy your experience and I wholeheartedly recommend them to all ages and all levels of experience.
Written 25 May 2022
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Thank you so much for your review Simon, very kind words. It was a pleasure to teach you all and I look forward to welcoming you all back on the water with us again soon. Kind Regards Crispin Jones - Waterborn
Written 2 June 2022
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Claire C
Derbyshire, UK6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Friends
Crispin was amazing, so patient with us who lacked confidence and not been on a SUP before. He had us standing up in no time and we didn't fall in!
Ps prepare yourself we will be back… are you ready for Emma in the advanced class 🤣
Written 16 May 2022
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Thank you for taking the time to write a review. So pleased you all enjoyed the session. I managed the first time round without too much trauma so I think I can survive another round of entertainment from Emma :) I look forward to welcoming you back out on the water soon. Kind Regards Crispin Jones - Waterborn
Written 2 June 2022
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Jonathan H
United Kingdom4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022
Last weekend we had our first SUP lesson with Crispin and Will. We are experienced kayakers, and we have paddled round Kingsbridge quay. They gave us a very good briefing, and we felt very safe ahead of going on the water. We built up from paddling while sitting down, to standing up, and trying different manoeuvres. Given that we are of a family of two 50+ adults and a 12 year old and a 10 year old, they taught us to our abilities, and we all got what we wanted out of the lesson. We will be returning in 6 months once we have more experience and there's more we want to learn. Thank you both.
Written 20 March 2022
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Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed the session and we were able to keep the your group entertained and progressing. When you return we will be delighted to get you out on the water with us again. Kind Regards Crispin Jones - Waterborn
Written 2 June 2022
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Emma A
Kingsbridge, UK17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • Family
My two teenage children 17 and 15 with their friends absolutely loved the experience. Crispin was brilliant and immediately instilled confidence and they had lots of fun exploring rhe estuary. The girls highlight was yoga on the sup and the boys loved the games and challenge of staying on ! Archie was according to the boys, also brilliant fun. All round great experience- for whole group would definitely recommend! Thank you Waterborn a positive experience!
Written 20 October 2021
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I am really pleased you all had a great time and that we were able to cater to all within your group. Its also always nice to hear that the team are doing a good job and helping you enjoy your time out both on and off the water. We all look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Kind regards Crispin Jones - Waterborn
Written 6 December 2021
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