SUP Bristol

Competition time! The ultimate harbourside escape to celebrate Bristol Harbour Festival 👇 Check out!

Win a trip to Bristol for Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival returns from Friday 17 – Sunday 19 July 2026 and to celebrate, we’re offering one lucky winner and their guest the chance to enjoy the ultimate harbourside escape.

Bristol’s flagship free-to-attend festival will once again take over the city’s iconic floating harbour with live music, circus performances, family entertainment, visiting vessels and on-the-water experiences across the weekend.

One lucky winner and their guest will receive:

Two VIP tickets to Bristol Harbour Festival

A one-night bed and breakfast stay at The Bristol on 17 July

Cocktails for two at Rick's Bar, Bristol on 17 July

A guided kayak or SUP session with SUP Bristol on 17 or 18 July

A meal at Harbour House Bristol on 18 July

Enter now: https://visitbristol.co.uk/competition/

Calling regular paddlers - free photocall this Thursday lunchtime!

Make the most of full sun and help us film for Visit Bristol.
We're needed for 30 mins tops.
It will be great fun and we'll get a paddle in too.

12.30 - 2.00 from the store.
Or 1.00 - 1.30 outside the Arnolfini if you're short of time.

Message here or email [email protected] if you're keen to join.

Hey Paddlers! Last few SUP spaces this weekend ☀️ The weather is looking great for some time on the water! Saturday is now full, but we still have a few spaces on Sunday for our Harbour paddleboarding sessions:

9.30am, 11.30am and 2pm

We also have a few spaces on our Bath Aqueduct adventure THIS SUNDAY - a full day out for £85 - a bucket list paddle experience.

Book a space here: https://www.supbristol.com/product/aqueduct-adventure/

Exciting news! 🎉 SUP Bristol 2026 memberships are now live!!

Whether you’re planning to paddle every week or just fancy getting out on the water when it suits you, we’ve got flexible options to help you make more time for adventure in Bristol Harbour.

Choose the way that works for you:

💦 Guided Sessions: Paddle with one of our instructors, build your skills, grow your confidence and enjoy a friendly, supportive session on the water.

💦 Unguided Sessions: Once you’ve been signed off by an instructor, you can head out independently with friends. Most people are ready for this after completing our one-day Introduction to Paddleboarding course.

You can pay your way too, with Pay As You Go, Monthly Memberships and Block Bookings available.

Ready to paddle more in 2026? Come and join us on the water!

“Is the harbour water okay to paddle in?” It’s one of the questions we hear a lot and we completely understand why.

Bristol Harbour is regularly tested by the council, and the latest published results are looking positive, with readings well below the warning threshold.

💧 The latest Bristol Floating Harbour water quality test, taken on 22 April 2026, showed reassuring results. The test checks for E. coli, and all results were well below Bristol City Council’s warning level.
💧 In simple terms: the results did not show a high bacteria risk at the time the samples were taken.

Open water can always change, especially after heavy rain or pollution incidents, so normal precautions still apply: don’t swallow the water, cover cuts, and wash your hands afterwards. But this latest update is definitely a positive one for paddlers, kayakers and anyone planning time on the harbour 🌊

Dreamy conditions to kick off the summer SUP season last night 😍

Did you know you can learn to kayak at two Mendip Adventure locations? 👀

📍 Mendip Activity Centre, Hewish
Nature Adventure: Reconnect with nature and spot river wildlife

📍 Bristol Harbour with SUP Bristol
Urban Adventure: Glide through the city, spot historic harbour icons and see the city from a whole new angle

Same adventure. Two very different vibes. Which one are you choosing?

🎅 FINAL CHANCE TO BOOK! Our annual Festive Santa Paddle is almost here - and this is your last chance to join the most joyful paddle of the year on Bristol Harbour!

🎄 Saturday 13th December - 11am or 2pm

🎄 Choose between a kayak or paddleboard

🎄 Whether you're a paddle pro or brand new, everyone is welcome. Ages 14+

Book now before it’s too late: mendip.me/book/bristol_santa

Let’s make this the biggest Santa Paddle yet!