Stand Up Paddle
Glide through the water on a SUP board
SUP, or Stand Up Paddleboarding, an outdoor activity which lets you explore otherwise inaccessible locations on rivers or in the sea.
What is Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP)?
Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is a sport which consists of paddling while standing on a board similar to a surfboard. A new sport, originating in Hawaii, it’s only been available in Italy for a few years. It’s easy to get started and suitable for everyone. Any kind of calm water course (for example the Arno river in Florence) is suitable for SUP.
SUP is the ideal way to slowly discover beautiful natural surroundings, gliding along on a board. Sometimes the most spectacular sights are only accessible from the water. SUP can also provide a unique point of view of well-known places, like central Florence, so you can enjoy the experience away from the crowds.
Who is SUP suitable for?
SUP is suitable for everyone – a great way to see the area, discover new views, get some exercise and have fun.
The health and wellbeing benefits of SUP are immediate. It’s also easy to make progress and gain your balance quickly – very satisfying!
In addition to the physical benefits, this sport is fun to do in a group – a sociable experience immersed in beautiful natural surroundings.
WHERE CAN I TRY SUP IN TUSCANY?
ToscanaSUP organises activities in Florence, Chianti e Bagni di Lucca
ToscanaSUP is a SUP and surf school recognised by the ISA (International Surfing Association) and has professional, qualified staff with a range of sporting skills, to ensure the safety of your SUP experience.
ToscanaSUP has its main headquarters in Florence and various centres in Tuscany. ToscanaSUP has organised activities and excursions throughout the region since 2012 – offering activities for all ability levels in rivers, lakes and the sea. Enjoy views from the Arno river in the centre of Florence, enjoy the luxuriant greenery of the Serchio river in Garfagnana, paddle under the famous Ponte del Diavolo, and discover Lucca and Pisa. For beach lovers, we organise lessons and excursions in Baratti, Castiglione della Pescaia and the Cinque Terre area.
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Toscana SUP organizes 2-3 hour tours, full day excursions and even 2 to 7 day adventures.
TOSCANA SUP
Enjoy wild Tuscany on the water
The staff at ToscanaSUP have loads of knowledge and experience. They’re here to help you have a great time discovering Tuscany from aboard a SUP – it’s an easy outdoor sport suitable for everyone.
ToscanaSUP have a fleet of distinctive and colourful vans, which you’ll see all over Tuscany. They also have a range of bases where you can try out activities. There’s something for everyone!
You can enjoy the fresh morning air or sit back and enjoy the sunset on the river with a glass of Chianti under Ponte Vecchio.For activities on the Serchio river, our base is under Ponte del Diavolo, and for activities on the Lima river you can find us at the Cocciglia straits.
For a family-friendly adventure not far from the city, try the guided trips on the Sieve river (in Mugello) and the Serchio (in Lucca). Coastal tours, away from urban bustle, are available in Maremma and on the Etruscan coast, are also available.
Caring for the river is an ongoing commitment for ToscanaSUP
At ToscanaSUP we bring together sport and environmental education, and help develop ecological awareness. Through our SUP activities, and the discovery of the area’s rivers and waterways, we promote sustainable forms of mobility and healthy lifestyles.
Periodically ToscanaSUP organises rubbish/litter removal expeditions along the rivers in Tuscany, and carries out teaching activities related to the problem of plastics in our rivers and seas and its environmental, social and economic impact.
These rubbish removal and clearing activities form part of an environmental education programme called SUP4ALL, supported by the Comune di Firenze (Municipality of Florence).
Useful information
SUP board, paddle, life jacket, ankle leash
Comfortable clothes, sun cream, hat, sports shoes (or water sports shoes)
Tours last around 2 hours, and excursions from 4 to 8 hours.
In case of light or passing rain, the activity will still go ahead.
If heavy rain, storms, high winds or other weather conditions are forecast which might make the activity unsafe, we will assess the situation 24 hours beforehand and let any booked participants know.
