Experience Paddle Boarding in Yorkshire

Stand Up Paddle Boarding is quite simply an incredible experience for all ages and abilities.

Let us take you and your group of friends/family on the beautiful Ripley Castle Lake.

After some fun introductions and warm ups on the bank, we will be equip you with a paddle, leash, and of course a Paddle Board. It's then onto the water and time for some serious fun! We will start you off paddling in a simple kneeling position, this is a great way for you to become one with your board and paddle!

Once mastered, you're then ready to stand up and enjoy the full Paddle Boarding experience! As well as making a journey around our impressive lake, taking in the sights of Ripley Castle, we will challenge you to Paddle Board gymnastics, races, water polo and many more fun games – it's safe to say, keeping dry is not an option.

From getting kitted up, warm ups on the land, and all the time on the water, the whole experience lasts 3 hours. We will provide you with all the technical and safety kit needed for Stand Up Paddle Boarding.

An ideal trip for; Groups of Friends, Families, Couples and Stag/Hens.

DURATION OF EXPERIENCE - 3 HOURS

Private Group Session

£55pp
  • Duration: 3 Hours
  • Minimum Booking: 4 People
  • Minimum Age: 10 Years
  • Free Parking / Refreshments Onsite
  • Location: HG3 3AY
  • Confirm your booking with a 20% Deposit
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Open Public Session

£50pp
  • Duration: 3 Hours
  • Minimum Booking: 1 Person
  • Minimum Age: 14 Years
  • Free Parking / Refreshments Onsite
  • Location: HG3 3AY
  • Confirm your booking with a 20% Deposit
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What To Expect on the Day

After booking you will receive a confirmation email with all the details on how to find us and where to park. We have plenty of parking onsite.

We ask that you arrive around 15 minutes before your session. On arrival you’ll be asked to fill out a quick disclaimer and then be introduced to your instructor. They’ll give you a quick brief on what to expect and how the session will run.

Once you’re all signed in and ready to go, we’ll take a walk to our kit / changing room. Here you will be given a buoyancy aid and helmet. Please note we do have limited wetsuits available, however we recommend on warm day not to wear one. You’re also more than welcome to bring your own.

Once you’re all kitted up we’ll take a walk to the lake. You’re welcome to leave any valuables in the changing rooms which are locked for the full duration.

At the lake we will firstly introduce you to your Paddle board. This includes checking air pressure, attaching your fin and adjusting your paddle to the correct length for you.

We’ll then do a few practice techniques on land before heading onto the water. On the water it’s then time to put your skills into practise starting on your knee’s and when ready advancing onto standing up.

Once your standup technique is mastered we will then take a group journey down towards the stunning Ripely Castle.

The end of the session is designed to really push your skills to the limit as our instructors gets you doing a series of tricks and moves to really get you wet. Please note this part of the lesson is optional.

All that’s left then is a big group photo to your success.

Victoria W
Victoria W
06/11/2023
Birthday treat - axe throwing and quad bikes Both instructors - Phil for the axes, and Jaro for the quads - were friendly and made the sessions interesting and enjoyable. Jaro was especially patient with a nervous quad rider
Ian
Ian
04/11/2023
Super day out This was with out exception the best quad bike experience. The instructor was excellent the quailty of quad was brilliant. All the equipmeny was provided helmets gloves overalls and boots. The course was set out very well and the skills needed to complete each section had an excellent tutor session before we undertook them. The track was testing and offered a real insight inti the capabilities of the quad. The discout card offering a 14% discount on our next booking was a plesent suprise Well done to all the team exellent customer service excellent instructors fab course well designed and a warm and friendly welcome EXCELLANT
Jake R
Jake R
03/11/2023
Quad biking with Yaro! A friendly place that has plenty to offer! Staff are top quality, helpful and accommodating. Yaro was fantastic, highly recommend the quad biking and axe throwing
Casso C
Casso C
24/10/2023
Great fun! Had a brilliant day doing archery, axe throwing and air rifle shooting. Well worth the money, my cheeks hurt from laughing and Eddie our instructor was fantastic, he put us at ease, gave us great tips to improve and had great information. We will be back!
Sandra P
Sandra P
21/10/2023
We will be back! Really good experience, our instructor Eddie was with us for 3 activities and was a proper legend! Axe throwing, archery & air rifle shooting were spot on and will be recommending the experience to everyone! Easy to book and a good laugh!
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Dream66470617030
23/09/2023
Rich is amazing I would just like to give a huge thank you to Rich. He took us on such a good track and made it fun and enjoyable through out the day. Great instructor ❤️
Rosie D
Rosie D
23/09/2023
Great fun! Eddie was a great instructor and kept it fun! Great time, good games. Really enjoyable experience. Would recommend and come back again. Fab!
Nerijus S
Nerijus S
23/09/2023
Something amaizing hard describe Best experience ever Rich is amaizing instructor:) its hard drive in forest but giving good experience and good feeling..see you soon
Chris E
Chris E
22/09/2023
Brilliant Fun This was so much fun. We did the more technical course on the larger bikes, splashing thought puddles, bouncing over tree roots and mud. Rich was a brilliant instructor, made the whole experience relaxed and fun. Always great when you do something like this and feel like you’ve had amazing value for money.
Lu L
Lu L
22/09/2023
An amazing experience I was a little worried that I wouldn't enjoy it but I could not have been more wrong. The quad biking was sooo much fun made even better by Rich who made the experience relaxed and entertaining. I would recommend this to anyone and everyone
Tripadvisor rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 1316 reviews

FAQ’s

Why book with Live For Today?

Not only do we provide the best paddle boarding experiences, but we also provide all of your safety clothing and equipment too as standard.  This includes your Wetsuit, Cag, Helmet and Buoyancy Aid.  Of course, if you want to bring your kit for comfort, please feel free.

All of our equipment and clothing is inspected and maintained on a regular basis for your peace of mind and comfort during your paddle board experience. If at any point you feel uncomfortable or unsafe in any way, our instructors will be on hand to support you however you need.

Upon completing your paddle board experience at Live for Today, we’ll make sure we all get a big team photo to mark your expedition!

Check out our Trip Advisor reviews to see what backs up these countless smiles as we consistently gain 5 star status for our paddle boarding sessions!

Our Paddle Boarding Locations

Harrogate

Ripley Castle
Ripley
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 3AY

T: 01423 229780