memberships

Memberships are great for anyone looking for great discounts on guided tours, lessons, rentals and gear purchased too.  Your membership could pay for itself after just 2-4 tours or rentals.

No. Your membership is valid for the original member(s) only and is not transferable.

Each member can use their discount for one guest per session (two guests per session for Couple/Family membership).

This offer is valid once per year per unique guest. You can bring a different person as a guest every time you book yourself.

You will need to do a separate booking for your guest.

One adult and, if applicable, their children under 18 from the same household can be part of an Individual membership.

Please let us know the names of each child/youth, if applicable, when setting up your membership.

Up to 2 adults and, if applicable, their children under 18 from the same household can be part of a Couple/Family membership.

Please let us know the names of each adult and each child/youth, if applicable, when setting up your membership.

Yes. Contact us and we can upgrade your membership.

Just pay the difference between an Individual membership and the Couple/Family membership based on the current pricing at the time of the upgrade.

Yes. Each member can use their discount for one guest per session (two guests per session for Couple/Family membership).

This offer is valid once per year per unique guest. You can bring a different person as a guest every time you book yourself.

Please let us know the name of your guest when booking.

One guest per session is eligible for discount under an Individual membership.

Two guests per session are eligible for discounts under a Couple/Family membership.

This offer is valid once per year per unique guest. You can bring a different person as a guest every time you book yourself.

Please let us know the name of your guest(s) when booking and let your guests know about the club and the benefits to joining.

Yes. The membership prices are deeply discounted and we rely on your help to ensure your guest looks after their board and paddle, wears a life jacket/PFD and are properly outfitted with suitable clothing and other gear.

Your SUPBucks card will save you $ on booking fees and your SUPBucks card preload will provide loyalty rebates as well!

You can reduce your booking fee to zero!

Just purchase online or send an e-transfer (brian@southislandsup.com) and we will preload (minimum $100).

We recommend you preload with enough $ each time to last for a month of paddling or longer.  SUPBucks cards never expire!

Your SUPBucks top ups (preloads) will be added up at the end of the year.

You will receive in the form of loyalty points 5% of all top ups made by cash or e-transfer and 2% of all top ups made by credit card.

The loyalty points will be put toward the next year’s membership.

Any loyalty points remaining after application to the next year’s membership will be deposited to your SUPBucks card.

You can reduce your booking fee to zero by transferring $ to your card. E-transfers reduce fees for South Island SUP too! So it is a Win-Win.

SUPBucks card balances are usually updated in a few hours or less.

Please allow up to 24 hours for your top up by etransfer or credit card to be added to your card balance.

The best way to check your balance is to use the link in your SUPBucks top up email.

You can also send a text and we will send you the current  balance as soon as possible.

We can also send a record of purchases if desired.

Alternatively you can test a booking with a few different ticket options to see if there are adequate funds. This will give you an approximate balance.

No. There is no expiration.

We prefer you only use your SUPBucks card for booking tours, lessons and rentals.

You can use your SUPBucks for purchase of some small items such as sunglass lanyards when booking your tour.

An e-transfer can be made to a different gift card that will allow South Island SUP online gear purchases.

We appreciate you booking online.

Please book online as soon as possible before the start of a session so we can prepare for your arrival.

Booking at least 24 hours prior is recommended. Sessions and rental availabilities may be closed if there are no bookings at least 24 hours prior.

Enter your membership discount code in the field that says “Are you a member?”

Enter your SUPBucks card code where it says “Apply a Gift Card” near the booking total.

You can always request a group session for a specific place, time, duration and type. We will do our best to make it happen.

Please make your request at lease 24 hours prior and preferably 2-3 days or more ahead.

Member discounts do not apply to private sessions.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of your booked session (or longer if you need more time to gear up).

Arriving early helps us get on the water on time.

If you’re running late please call or text 778 679 1423. We may not be able to wait for you if you arrive late. Please allow enough travel time.

As soon as you have all your gear it is preferable that you wait on the beach away from the staging area. If booking a tour please follow the instructions of your guide.

Yes, subject to availability.

Long term rentals should be requested and booked by email at least a few days ahead.

We usually have lots of boards available for short and long term rental.

We do not have any kayak rentals available.

We have lots of SUPs and sitting on a SUP is fun!

Stand Up Paddleboarding is very versatile and is all about sitting, standing, kneeling, lying down and doing yoga too!

Our calendar is full of experiences for members to enjoy.

It is updated frequently with new offerings designed to optimize weather forecasts and seasonal variety so be sure to check often!

Special requests? Let us know if there is a time or place you would like added!

Click here for the calendar of activities.

Most prices range from $20-$100 before your membership discount. Some examples: 2 hour rental $50 | 1 Hr Guided Tour $40 | 1.5 Hr Guided Tour $60.

Your membership discount applies to the online posted rates.

Select the desired session and participant type and number, enter your membership discount code, pay with your credit card or SUPBucks card then meet us at the beach!

Please book online as soon as possible before the start of a session so we can prepare for your arrival.

Members should book at least 24 hours ahead. Sessions and rental availabilities may be closed if there are no bookings at least 24 hours prior.

Some sessions may be shown as Call to Book. Just call or text 778 679 1423 to enquire on availability.

Sessions that are fully booked should show as Fully Booked on the calendar.

Please arrive 15 minutes ahead of your scheduled booking to allow being on the water on time. If you’re running late please call or text 778 679 1423. It may not always be possible to delay departure so please allow for travel time and arrive on time.

Special free and fundraising events like the Polar Bear Paddle, Earth Day and Oceans Day Fundraising Paddles, and Witches SUP Fundraising Paddle will be offered every couple of months.

Watch our calendar/events page and Facebook posts for special event announcements.

Some events and clinics may be offered for members only.

Customers will receive a full credit or a refund less $10 admin fee if cancelled with at least 24 hours notice. Full refunds back to a credit card result in a fee from our booking company.

Customers will receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather, sickness or other unforeseen circumstances.

No-shows will be charged the full price.

Contact us at 778 679 1423 to cancel or inquire about a cancellation.

Sessions are rain or shine.

Our priorities are the health and safety of our clients, community and doing what we can to help stop the spread of communicable diseases like COVID-19.

** Please cancel or reschedule your booking if:

• You are not feeling well
• You had contact with any person with, or under investigation for, COVID-19 in the last 14 days

** Exercise appropriate personal hygiene (wash/disinfect your hands before eating or touching your face; use hand sanitizer as appropriate).

** Respect the personal space of others and consider people’s situations and comfort levels.

** Please avoid congregating around the South Island SUP vehicle.

Feel free to call (778 679 1423) if you have any questions or comments.  Thank you and we are looking forward to paddling with you in a safe and enjoyable way for all.

Wear board shorts or swimwear and a rash guard under wetsuits.

Wear wool or synthetic full socks, long pants and long sleeve shirt under the drysuit.  More layers in cold weather.

Use care when putting on and taking off the drysuit.

Stand on something clean and dry on level ground to protect drysuit socks while putting on/taking off the drysuit.

Walk in the drysuit only with neoprene booties on.

Do not overstretch the drysuit neck and wrist seals; finger nails, rings, watches or other jewellery/sharp objects can tear the neoprene seals. 

Double-check that the drysuit zipper slider is pulled snugly into the end of the zipper to ensure no leaks (many people leave the zipper a few cm from being fully closed). Check each other’s zippers as a final safety check.

If using for multiple days, drying the inside is more important than the outside.

Keep sand and other dirt away from zippers and the rest of the drysuit/wetsuit; rinse in lake/ocean if necessary.

Taking drysuit(s)/wetsuit(s) off inside out is great (keeps all the water inside).

Please treat all gear like it is your own.

Carry your board from the land into knee-deep water. Do not drag boards into the water. Before you get on the board in a kneeling position, make sure it is deep enough so the fin does not hit the ground.

Come into the beach slowly and get off the board from a kneeling position when the water is knee-deep. Do not run it up onto the beach or rocks.

If you find yourself in shallow water, kneel for safety, get off your board if necessary and relaunch in deeper water.

Do not press paddle blade into the ground or sand.

Do not use paddle to push off or away from objects unless it’s an emergency – stay away from rocks.

Rinse any sand/mud off equipment in lake/ocean if necessary.

Carry your rinsed board, paddle and leash from the water to logs, grass or other sand/mud free area before setting it down.

We provide high quality gear in very good condition. Please help us keep our gear that way.