About Us

About Us

Our Story

We run a Paddleboard board school (accredited water sport school by WSA) based in Coppet Hall beach, Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire South Wales. During the summer season you can also rent bicycles from our shop and new for this summer a mega SUP board especially suitable for stag and hen do's. With our paddleboard safaris we go to the Monkstone point and beyond or venture off to the Estuary to let you discover more of the hidden secrets of Pembrokeshire. Our school has been accredited by the Water Skills Academy and our teachers are qualified WSA SUP Instructors. We spend the winter in the French Alps (Portes du Soleil), where we offer private ski tuition through our BASI level 4 private ski instructor. Alain is highly qualified and teaches in French and English. The aim of our ski lessons are to provide high quality ski coaching, customised to each customer's needs, while at the same time exploring the area and having a good time.

Our Mission

Our aim is to encourage paddleboarding, kayaking, and biking in and around Saundersfoot. We want to help Saundersfoot to become great destination for Paddleboarders and to help people improve their confidence through sport.

Safety First

We are commit to your safety by sticking to with small group sizes (max. 8 people)

Friendly staff

All instructors are WSA qualified SUP instructors, first aiders and DBS checked.

Top quality equipment

We provide an adventure like nothing you've ever experienced before.

Adventure Team

Meet our team

Alain Defres

SUP, Surf & Ski Instructor
Alain has 30 years of sea experience starting off as a life guard in Northern Ireland at the young age of 16. Alain holds a SUP Adventure and Surf Coach Qualification with WSA. He is also a keen skier and has been teaching skiing since 2012 in the French Alps as a fully qualified BASI level 4 ski instructor.

Caroline Defres

SUP & Pilates Instructor
Caroline is a qualified SUP and Pilates instructor. Over the years she has been merging the 2 sports and is now offering pilates sessions on a Paddleboard. She is also great with children and likes to see how they progress their confidence in the water.

Graham Vaugham

SUP & Martial Arts instructor
Because of Graham's background in Martial Arts he is able to relate quickly to the physiology side of paddleboarding and integrates his knowledge into his teaching. This is how he developed several engaging balance technique that you don't want to miss!

Heather

Kayak instructor

Monika Solawa

Rental & Booking Coordinator
Monika, member of Welsh Athletics, is a nature and outdoor sports enthusiast, she is always here to help with multiple skills ans always with a smile.

Careers With Us

Please get in touch if you are enthusiastic about the sea or cycling and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

We are always on the look out for part time Paddleboard instructors. Please do get in touch if you hold a qualification in paddleboarding or if you would like to get one.

If you are an independent kayak instructor and would like to run some sessions from Coppet Hall, please get in touch. There is demand for kayak tours in the area.

We are looking for reliable staff that help us with the rental of our equipment from the unit and the beach. This position requires flexibility in terms of working hours and will be mostly from June – September.