KAYAKING & SUP COURSES & HIRE FOR ALL AGES & ABILITIES
Tenby North Beach Water Sports | Kayaking & Paddle Boarding School In Pembrokeshire, Wales
Outer Reef is Pembrokeshire's premier water sports centre, and the number one choice for you in Wales. Since 1999 we have been running the ultimate water sport centre offering a wide range of water sports, from Kayaking, Surfing, coasteering to Paddle Boarding for all ages and abilities and have taught the sport of kings to thousands of people. A good surf, Kayak, & Sup lesson and positive experience is the best way to enjoy the beautiful iconic Tenby North Beach. We are the only approved ALAA licensed water sports centre and school running from the North Beach in Tenby. This really is a stunning location and Pembrokeshire's best Blue Flag beach buy far. We offer Kayaking Stand up paddle boarding lessons and hire for solo travellers, families, groups of friends and we offer great rates for team building corporate groups. We do recommend you have a lesson before you hire our water sports equipment, unless you already have had experience. Your booking will include all the equipment, we offer hire wetsuits and buoyancy aids if required. With the guidance of our fully accredited water sports instructors. We are The Official Activity Provider for the National Trust & we are licensed by the Adventure Activities Licensing and Pembrokeshire County Council.
£35 Per Person
2 Hours & All Equipment Provided
Surf, Kayaking & Paddle Boarding Lessons On Tenby North Beach, Pembrokeshire For All Abilities
Tenby Water Sports Hire Centre
Tenby Paddle Boarding School | Kayak & Paddle Boarding Courses & Hire On The North Beach
We are based right on the sand and offer Kayaking and Paddle Boarding courses and Hire On Tenby North Beach harbour. We are the official activity provider for The National Trust, and we approach all our lessons and Instructor training with safety in mind and have a rescue boat on the water. We are licensed by the AALA (Adventure Activities Licensing Association), are we are a ISA, SSA FULLY accredited school, and all our coaches are fully qualified instructors.
Kayak & Paddle Boarding Courses, Tours & Hire On Tenby North Beach
Tenby Surf, Kayaking & Paddle Boarding School
Tenby Paddle Boarding School. We offer Kayaking & Paddle Boarding Hire On Tenby North Beach. Learn to surf Kayak & SUP in Pembrokeshire at your own pace with your own surf instructor is the best way to develop existing skills or be introduced to new ones & to the sport of kings! So come & enjoy the Pembrokeshire coastline with us....
Tenby Kayak & Paddle Boarding School Pembrokeshire | Kayak & Paddle Boarding Hire On Tenby North Beach
WALES' SURF & SUP SCHOOL OF THE YEAR!
Learning to surf Kayak and paddle boarding at your own pace with your own instructor is the best way to develop existing skills or be introduced to the sport of kings...
Pembrokeshire Surf & Paddle Boarding School, Tenby North Beach Water Sports
Surfing Lessons Kayak & Paddle Boarding Tours in Tenby
Surfing lessons, Kayak & Paddle Boarding in the Tenby. If your looking for a safe, fun easy to pick up activity for the whole family, there's not much that'll beat our Kayak or Paddle Boarding tour around Tenby. North Beach in Tenby is probably the most iconic seaside town in Wales, It was awarded a Silver award for the best UK coastal resort at the British Travel awards in 2016, Why not sample the delights of this award winning town by spending 48 hours in Tenby & try our Surfing, Kayaking and paddle boarding - once you get here you'll be hooked for life. We are also the activity provider for the National Trust & are licensed by the Adventure Activities Licensing Come & explore Pembrokeshire’s unspoiled National park coastline, Kayak and Paddle Boarding into hidden caves. Play alongside magnificent cliffs and jump in to crystal clear water. This is an experience that will help you reboot & feel alive! So why not throw yourself into something you'll remember forever, an experience where you'll connect with the elements of nature... & then end up talking about them for weeks! It took us years of exploring the Pembrokeshire coast to discover the beautiful location for our SUP courses. The routes we created are totally unspoiled and full of hidden wonders that make our Paddle Boarding adventures a completely unique experience. Our Kayak and paddle boarding courses & tours are suitable for all abilities.
Tenby Paddle Boarding School | Kayak & Paddle Boarding Hire On Tenby North Beach
Tenby Paddle Boarding School | Kayak & Paddle Boarding Hire On Tenby North Beach
Surf Lessons Tenby, Pembrokeshire | Tenby Paddle Boarding School
Come & Exploring The Pembrokeshire Coast & Discover Our Beautiful Locations.
Kayak and Paddle boarding Locations in Pembrokeshire, Wales
Paddle Boarding At Barafundle Bay
A remote, slightly curved, east-facing sandy beach near Stackpole Quay.
Paddle Boarding at Pembroke Castle
Stand Up Paddle Board around The Moat of Pembroke's Medieval Castle.
Paddle Board To Cresswell Quay
Launching From Llanion Cove Down a Meandering River to Cresswell Quay
Tenby Paddle Boarding School | Kayak & Paddle Boarding Hire On Tenby North Beach
Tenby North Beach | Kayak & Paddle Boarding Hire On Tenby North Beach
Saundersfoot Paddle Boarding School | Kayak & Paddle Boarding Hire On Saundersfoot Beach
Saundersfoot Paddle Boarding School | Kayak & Paddle Boarding Hire On Saundersfoot Beach
Stackpole Quay Paddle Boarding School | Kayak & Paddle Boarding Hire Pembrokeshire
Stackpole Quay Kayak & Paddle Boarding School | Kayak & Paddle Boarding Hire Pembrokeshire
Tenby Location Information
Settlement Origins
Tenby's Norman roots… Founded in 1093, Tenby started its life as a colonial outpost of the Norman dynasty - something that would distinguish Pembrokeshire and its people from much of the rest of the nation for centuries to come. This Norman heritage can still be found in the town's modern day infrastructure, with the stunning walls that make up the perimeter of the town having initially been built by the Norman Earls of Pembrokeshire in 1245, in a bid to defend against opposing Welsh forces.
D-DAY LANDING
Tenby North Beach History
Tenby and Saundersfoot Role in the ‘D’ Day landings took place eleven months before, where Tenby and Saundersfoot hosted a ‘top secret’ military exercise called Exercise Jantzen. Operation Janzen took place 11 months before D Day in July 1943.
It was shrouded in secrecy. Only residents were allowed into the area and telephone lines were all bugged. The smaller boats were loaded in Tenby, with larger vessels coming from Swansea and Port Talbot area.
To watch footage: https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/1060036573
THE PRINCE'S ESCAPE…
TENBY'S UNIQUE ROLE IN THE WAR OF THE ROSES
As with much of Pembrokeshire, Tenby played a key role within the War of the Roses and boasts some fascinating links to the Tudor dynasty. The extent to which the town was once considered to be an important port is exemplified by the development of the "Five Arches" tower, which stands to this day and was built amidst fears of assault from the Spanish Armada.
Perhaps the most interesting fact from this significant part of the town's history is the successful escape of Henry Tudor to Brittany in 1471. Just 14-years-old, the future king was forced to hide in a damp underground chamber (beneath what is now Boots!) as the war raged, before fleeing to the continent.
Tenby Quay
The remains of the Norman keep on Castle Hill, this that the town gets its original Welsh name, Dinbych y Pysgod, which means ‘little fortress of the fishes’.
In 1566 a ship from Portugal brought the first recorded cargo of oranges in Wales to the harbour while goods such as wool, seaweed, animal hides and fish were exported from here.
Tenby Royal Victoria Pier 1899
Pier was built 1899 by the Duchess of york , it was demolished between 1946 and 1953, having fallen into disrepair during WW2
RNLI lifeboat stations
The RNLI built a lifeboat station on the harbour beach in 1862.
In 1905 the RNLI built a new boathouse and slipway, with rollers so that the boat moved easily, on the north side of Castle Hill.
Position of Tenby RNLI Stations
- First station 1852-1862
- Second station 1862 Rebuilt 1872-1905
- Inshore 1972 - present
- Station 1905 - 2005
- Current station 2005- present day
Tenby Geography
Tenby North is nestled in Carmarthen Bay, protected from the prevailing south westerly swells, apart from big storms.
Due to the shallow nature of the bay, at low tide, the beaches interlink along the coast, making for some beautiful walks but all the bays are individually cut off at high tide.
The Gower and Worms Head is normally visible to the east.
Tenby Waypoints
Make sure you learn where these places are during training so that when you run a session you know the location of:
- Lifeboat Station
- Goscar Rock (centre of north beach)
- First Beach
- Waterwynch Bay - also possible exit point ( access to road )
- Blowhole
- Waterfall beach
- Monkstone Beach
Tenby Geology
Tenby North Beach • Complex Folding and Faulting during the Variscan Orogeny • Seen in cliff and low outcrops on the beach • Main Rock Types • Marros Group (Middle Carboniferous) • Sandstone, Mudstone & Siltstone • Pembroke Limestone Group (Lower Carboniferous)