Stand Up Paddleboarding
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As one season closes, I already have eyes ahead to the following one. With more SUPTA courses, 'Blue Therapy' events at Paddle Cabin, SUP Yoga and SUP Intros at Leybourne, and more.
2026 will hopefully be another great season, please bear with me as the details get finalised!
I hope to see you on, in or near the water
Leybourne Lakes
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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!
Paddle Cabin
Private 121 / Small Group Lessons
It is awesome to be a part of the Cabin Crew, and I can't wait to welcome you back for a fifth season, and with even more adventure on the cards!
I'll be there for Blue Therapy Evenings one Friday per month, plus helping out on a few of their Cabin adventures. Click below for details.
Private 121 / Small Group Lessons
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 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!
2025 SUP Events
Blue Therapy Evenings
Join me at Paddle Cabin, East Peckham, Kent, for an evening of mindful paddling, SUP Yoga and meditation, followed by a cosy campfire and nourishing nibbles at the Cabin.
Friday evenings, 6 - 9pm:
Our 2025 series - join one or all sessions!
- 13th June - Water
- 11th July – Earth
- 25th July - Space
- 8th August - Air
- 22nd Aug – Fire
Complete beginners welcome - all equipment included
Takes place at Paddle Cabin. Booking via: https://www.paddlecabin.co.uk/events
SUP Yoga / Intro to SUP at Leybourne Lakes
Join me at the beautiful Leybourne Lake for:
11am: 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).
1pm 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.
3pm 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: 8th and 29th June, 13th and 27th July, 17th August and 14th September
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.
For more details, please visit https://supta.co.uk/courses
Governing Bodies
