SUP – hire, lessons, tours, yoga and shop

The SUP Center Balaton is located in the holiday resort Club Tihany, at the tip of the Tihany peninsula.
Since 1988 we are running the oldest windsurfing and sailing school on Lake Balaton.
In 2011, we expanded our program with SUP and opened the first and largest Stand Up Paddle centre in Hungary.

From the beginning of April until the end of October we are open daily. We organize SUP tours, SUP yoga and give lessons. In our SUP Shop you can choose from up to 25 different models. All products can of course be tested before buying

We spend 12 months on the water, constantly testing various equipment and are always up to date.

SUP boards Lake Balaton

We are looking forward to your visit!
The current opening times can also be found on our Google Business page.

SUP equipment hire

Hire of SUP equipment

We rent all-round, race and touring boards. Let us show you quickly how to do it before paddling for the first time on a SUP board. More information on the board and paddling types found in the menu under Rental

Sale of SUP equipment

In our SUP shop in Tihany, right at the beach, you will find a wide variety of boards and paddles in different sizes and shapes. We specialize in the inflatable boards from RED PADDLE Co. Do not buy “a pig in a poke”! We are one of the few shops where you can test your SUP equipment before buying. Take a look at our SUP range in the Shop menu.

SUP lessons and courses for beginners

SUP lessons and classes

Our beginner SUP course start almost daily at 10 am. If you want to know more about paddling and turning techniques or if you want to simply improve – book a private lesson. For dates and times please check our Event page!

Guided SUP tours

Our SUP School is situated in Tihany National Park which is ideal for SUP tours. Get a taste and view on of our videos! You will find dates and times under Events!

SUP team building and incentives

SUP Team Building and Incentives

SUP excursions, training or races – we are happy to arrange a great experience on the stand up paddle board for your friends or company. If you are interested, please contact us via email!

SUP yoga classes

Come and join us in SUP yoga classes for beginners and experts. No sweaty yoga studios or gyms but water, wind and sun on your skin. Please contact us if you want to come with a group of friends or take a look at our schedule!

What is SUP?

One difference between the modern idea of surfing and SUP is that the latter does not need a wave. In SUP, one can paddle on the open ocean, in harbors, on lakes, rivers or any large body of water. One of the advantages of Stand Up Paddle Surfing is the angle of visibility. Because of the standing height over the water one can see both deeper into the water and further across the surface of the water, allowing better visualization of features others lower above the water may not be able to see, whether it is the marine life in the harbors, lakes and coves or the incoming swells of the ocean marching on the horizon.

Once standing on the board the constant motion engages hundreds of small muscles from the soles of your feet into your legs and core midsection. They all come alive through the process of balancing and stabilization. The great thing is, zero impact on knees, ankle and other joints. Paddling involves the shoulders, arms, chest and back. Your entire body gets a work out with no impact and you can go at your own pace.

Windsurfing and sailing classes

Another way to enjoy Lake Balaton is from a windsurfer or a sail boat.
Since 1988 we offer weekly windsurfing and sailing classes for beginners, intermediat and advanced at the holiday resort Club Tihany. For more information on our courses, please visit our Sail and Surf website!