Paddle Boarding
For classic paddleboarding / stand up paddle, the maximum wave height should not exceed 50 cm, preferably in calm seas. This sport therefore only makes sense in sheltered bays or when there is little wind. SUP in the lagoon, on the river, the low wave, upwinder (against the wind), downwinder (with the wind) or big SUP (several people on one board) - where can this be practised in the Lesser Antilles? We will inform and advise you. Also about the transport of your hardboard (special luggage) or inflatable SUP. If the SUP is used as a surfboard for surfing, the situation is of course different. Please visit our page about surfing.
Stand-up paddle in Guadeloupe is offered at the Grand-Cul-de-Sac-Marin, e.g. off the islands of Sainte Rose or at Petit Canal. You can choose between tours of varying difficulty, depending on the wind conditions. There are various providers who will accompany you along the mangroves or through the mangroves.
You can't cover long distances with SUP. That's why it's important that the location offers reasonably stable conditions. In Anguilla, a lot of paddling takes place on Little Bay Beach with its limestone formations and caves. But other "spots" on the largely flat island are also suitable for paddling.
Antigua also offers beautiful bays for paddling. Dickenson Bay in the north-west, known for its water sports and calm sea, offers ideal conditions for SUP. Beach bars and beach bars ensure there is never a dull moment. Stand up paddle is also offered in Nonsuch Bay in the south-east, which is protected by a coral reef. However, the wind conditions are also very suitable for surfers and kitesurfers, which means you can expect some higher waves. The rental prices for the equipment can take some getting used to.....