Paddle the Bay: Starboard SUPs, St Michael’s Mount and a Designated Slice of Sea

MARAZION RENTALS FIELD GUIDE

Paddle the Bay: Starboard SUPs, St Michael’s Mount and a Designated Slice of Sea

Ocean High hires Starboard paddleboards in Marazion with optioned hires of 1, 1.5 or 2 hours; this guide explains who can go, where you launch and the simple route options.

Paddle the Bay: Starboard SUPs, St Michael’s Mount and a Designated Slice of Sea.

Duration
1, 1.5, 2 hours
Location
Marazion
Operator
Ocean High
Category
Rentals
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Ocean High’s Paddleboard Hire in Marazion offers a straightforward way to get on the water: a selection of Starboard SUP boards suited to adults and children, a safe designated area for staying in sight of shore, and the option—if you’re confident—to paddle across to St Michael’s Mount or explore the Hogus reef.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE LANDSCAPE

A Channel Setting with an Iconic Destination

From the sheltered, designated launch area you can look toward St Michael’s Mount—within reach for paddlers who are comfortable pushing beyond the safe zone—or simply enjoy the bay while staying in sight of shore.

THE EQUIPMENT

Starboard SUPs Ready to Ride

Ocean High supplies a variety of Starboard paddleboards suitable for adults and for children aged over 8, with provisions allowing an adult to take a child under 8 on their board.

THE ROUTE

Designated Area or a Short Crossing

You can use the operator’s designated area to explore a stretch of water without going out of sight, or, if confident in your skills, paddle across to St Michael’s Mount or head to the Hogus reef.

What the day feels like

What It Feels Like

Sessions are compact and purposeful: choose a 1-, 1.5- or 2-hour hire, collect a Starboard SUP and head into a designated area for easy, near-shore exploration—or, if you prefer, set a course across the water toward St Michael’s Mount or the Hogus reef when you feel confident.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this hire suits best — and who should take caution.

1
Active FamiliesA strong match: Starboard boards accommodate adults and children, and the operator permits an adult to take a child under 8 on the same board; note that every child under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
2
First-timers & BeginnersWell suited for beginners who want a short, supervised experience within the designated near-shore area where you can stay in sight of the launch.
3
Confident PaddlersA good fit for paddlers confident in open-water skills who want to extend the outing toward St Michael’s Mount or the Hogus reef.
4
Unaccompanied MinorsNot appropriate: the operator requires every child under 16 to be accompanied by an adult.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Equipment & Age Rules

Ocean High provides a variety of Starboard SUP boards; boards are suitable for adults and children over 8, and an adult may take a child under 8 on their board.

Session Lengths

Hire durations are offered in set blocks: 1 hour, 1.5 hours or 2 hours.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long can I hire a paddleboard for?

Hires are available for 1, 1.5 or 2 hours.

Where do I meet to start the hire?

The meeting location is Follyfields Car Park, Maraziont.

What type of boards are provided?

Ocean High supplies a variety of Starboard SUP paddleboards.

Can children take part?

Children over 8 can use the boards; an adult may take a child under 8 on their board, and every child under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Can I paddle to St Michael’s Mount or the Hogus reef?

Yes—beyond the designated area, confident paddlers may paddle across to St Michael’s Mount or explore the Hogus reef.

Is there a safe area for beginners?

Yes—the operator maintains a designated area that allows you to explore a stretch of water without going out of sight of shore.