Plymouth SUP Hire

Duration

1.5 Hours

The hire area is limited to the Firestone Bay swimming and paddling area, and Stonehouse Marina.

Before booking please read through the hire terms and conditions. When you make a booking you agree to the terms below:

SWSUP Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) Hire – Terms and Conditions This rental policy aims to clarify the risks and responsibilities for you and us when booking and undertaking SUP hire. SUP hire includes single SUP, leash and paddle. The following are provided on request: wetsuits, buoyancy aids, waterproof phone case. We recommend bringing: dry clothes, towel, food, water, sun cream, communication device.

1. ELIGIBILITY Before renting a stand up paddle board, you may be required to demonstrate your experience and knowledge by answering some safety related questions. A leash must be worn at all times. SWSUP will provide buoyancy aids with each board hire. SWSUP reserves the right to limit the areas in which rental clients can paddle and/or refuse hire due to adverse weather conditions or if a client is unsuitable due to age, ill health or lack of experience. Please note: you may be required to provide practical demonstration of your paddling and rescue skills prior to hiring.

2. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Nature may be beautiful and inspiring, but it is not always gentle, sea conditions can change quickly. As such, unguided SUP rentals are suited to experienced and confident paddlers only who understand sea conditions and how to manage risks. Participants in our rental program are required: To have experience of SUP and how to self rescue. To understand sea and weather conditions and the risks involved in the activity. To wear a safety leash and buoyancy aid at all times. To be able to swim and rescue themselves in deep water. To protect the environment by not leaving litter on beaches. To pay close attention to avoid collisions with other water users i.e. ferries, boats, kayaks, and swimmers. To pay close attention to other dangerous situations such as strong currents, tide, flood, poor weather, waves, unstable cliffs. To make sure all children are supervised by an adult at all times. To place all equipment in a safe place when stopping and/or getting off the SUP board. Not being under influence of alcohol or drugs before or during stand up paddle board rental.

3. SUBLEASING PROHIBITED Customer understands and agrees that any subleasing or re-letting of rental equipment is prohibited.

4. LATE FEES Equipment returned late will incur a charge of £20 per hour when returned after the agreed upon return time/date unless otherwise arranged with SWSUP.

5. DAMAGE We ask you to respect our sport equipment while it is in your possession. The stand up paddle boards must be treated with care. Do not drag them, and be particularly careful when launching or recovering across rocks or uneven ground. Please return all equipment in good condition and report any problems you had, damage caused and/or any repairs needed.

6. CHARGES We take pride in our equipment and hope you will enjoy and appreciate its value and performance. The renter will be charged for repairs or replacement of damaged or lost equipment. SWSUP reserves the sole right to determine the condition returned. Gauges or scrapes £50 each Puncture £500 Loss, non-return of SUP and equipment will be charged at full retail cost + 1 week hire Damage, breakages, loss to any ancillary equipment will be charged at full retail cost

7. CANCELLATION POLICY We understand you may need to change your rentals, possibly at short notice and we may need to change our rental due to safety reasons. SWSUP reserves the right to cancel your booking prior to departure due to adverse weather conditions or forecasts. In this event, you will be notified as soon as possible and given the option of transferring to another date or receiving a full refund. No refunds will be made for short notice cancellation, if clients miss their pick up time due to late arrival, equipment returned early or for equipment hired but not used.

Looking for a different date or time? Just contact us and we will do our best to accommodate you!