Stand Up Paddleboarding
The 2026 season is ... here
The 2026 season is ... here
It's been a lovely, busy winter, but I'm super excited that the sun has started to shine again and SUP Season is finally here! With more SUPTA courses, plus SUP Yoga and SUP Intros at Leybourne, I'm ready to get started and hope you can join me on the water!
Leybourne Lakes
The 2026 season is ... here
There were some big developments at Leybourne Lakes last year, with brand new cafe and watersports centre facilities! This season will be kicking off from May/June
Please see dates further down this page!
Private 121 / Small Group Lessons
Whether you're getting on a board for the first time, or are looking to gain confidence on the water and would like to improve your technique, a private session could be for you. I have limited availability during the week. These are usually on the River Medway and cost from £50 including board hire.
SUPTA
Hatha Paddleboards
Calling all Yoga, Pilates and Fitness Instructors! Would you like to take your classes to the water? Along with Sasha Chishlm, I offer SUP Yoga, SUP Pilates & SUP Fitness Teacher Training Courses. Check out supta.co.uk to find out more.
Hatha Paddleboards
Hatha Paddleboards
Hatha Paddleboards
Hatha are forever my board of choice, and I'm honestly not just saying that. They produce amazing quality boards that are built to last and look awesome.
You're welcome to try the ones that I have, and I'm sure you'll love them as much as I do!
2026 SUP Events
SUP Yoga / Intro to SUP at Leybourne Lakes
Join me at the beautiful Leybourne Lake for:
12noon: SUP Yoga - open to all levels including complete beginners to yoa and/or paddleboarding. Lessons are friendly, fun, relaxing and inclusive, all equipment is included (but feel free to bring your own and go for a mindful paddle before/afterwards).
2pm Intro to SUP - ideal for beginners, or those wanting to gain more confidence on the board. Another fun and friendly, small-group lesson, teaching you the foundamentals of paddleboarding, including equipment, set up, paddle technique, turns, self-rescue and more.
4pm Private group or individual sessions available - please email me hello@helenkeates.co.uk to book your choice of SUP Yoga/Pilates/Meditation/Blue Therapy, or SUP Intro/Improvers/Skills Session.
For SUP Yoga and Intro to SUP, booking opens 10 days in advance of the lesson, via https://www.leybournelakewatersports.co.uk/sup
Sundays: 24th May, 28th June, 12th July, 9th August (and maybe more later in the season)
SUPTA SUP Yoga/Pilates/Fitness Teacher Training Courses
Sasha and I are delighted to offer teacher training courses for existing yoga, Pilates and fitness professionals (and those in training) wishing to take their classes to the water!
Upcoming dates for 2026:
18th & 19th April 2026, at Hove Lagoon,East Sussex.
And 19th & 20th September 2026, venue TBC
For more details, please visit https://supta.co.uk/courses
Governing Bodies
