Mobile kayak and paddleboard hire

Holidaymakers, campsite and holiday park guests, and locals who want to try paddling without buying kit.

Hourly, half-day and day hire fees per item, plus wetsuit add-ons and group or family bundles. Delivery to a campsite can carry an extra charge.

• Confident on the water
• Customer service and clear safety briefings
• Basic bookkeeping and organising bookings

• Public liability insurance that specifically covers equipment hire and water activities
• Permission to operate on beaches, harbours or lakes: check with the council, harbour authority or landowner, as many require a licence or fee
• Some inland waters need a paddling licence or permit, check with the water owner or the relevant national paddlesport body
• Safety: buoyancy aids, tide and weather checks, and clear briefings, plus a plan for children and non-swimmers
• Trailer weight limits, towing rules and secure storage for kit

Startup costs are typically around £3,000 to £12,000, depending on how much kit you buy, the trailer and your safety equipment. These are estimates, so price up boards, buoyancy aids and wetsuits before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically around £800 to £4,000, depending on location and how many bookings you take. These are estimates of revenue, not profit, and you would typically need at least around 12 hours a week.

Check with the council, harbour authority or landowner, as many require a licence or fee. Some inland waters need a paddling licence or permit, so ask the water owner or the relevant national paddlesport body. Also check insurance covers equipment hire and water activities.