Big SUP
The big SUP is the abbreviation for Stand Up Paddle Surf in large format. It is a sport, affordable, easy and fun. This is a complete sport, with great benefits for the musculoskeletal system and the organic and cardiovascular system, being able to work aerobically and anaerobically. This activity requires group coordination and teamwork. The tables are for collective and recreational use. The Big SUP is not just a sport, it is a way of walking, a way of enjoying the sea and friends, it is a fantastic way to get into sea caves and enjoy the outdoors.
Big SUP options
Big SUP Hire in Vilanova i la Geltrú — Garraf Natural Park
Vilanova i la Geltrú, Barcelona
Some activities are best enjoyed alone, and some only make sense in a group. Big SUP is firmly in the second category. One board, several paddles and a shared goal: moving together across the Mediterranean without anyone falling in (though the laughter is guaranteed).
From Ribes Roges beach, with the cliffs of the Garraf Natural Park as a backdrop, Big SUP turns any gathering — family, friends, colleagues — into a team. No prior experience needed. Just the desire to paddle, coordinate and have a great time on one of the most spectacular stretches of coastline near Barcelona.
- Discovery level: suitable for everyone, no prior experience needed
- Up to 10 people on the same board: the most group-friendly experience in Garraf
- 1 hour or 2 hours alongside the Garraf Natural Park
📍 Meeting point: RocRoi Adventure Beach Center, Platja de Ribes Roges, 08800 Vilanova i la Geltrú, Barcelona, Spain – View on map
The Big SUP experience on the Garraf Coast
Group coordination on the water sounds simple — until you are standing on a board with nine other people and the first out-of-sync paddle stroke triggers a domino effect of laughter, wobbles and splashes. That moment — precisely that one — is the start of something not easily forgotten. The activity begins at the RocRoi base at Ribes Roges, where the team sets up the kit and runs through the safety and coordination briefing. Unlike individual SUP, Big SUP requires no prior balance: the giant board is extraordinarily stable and lets anyone climb on without nerves from the very first minute.
With one hour, the group explores Ribes Roges bay, learns to synchronise paddles and enjoys a first encounter with the sea from a unique perspective. With two hours, the adventure extends along the Garraf Natural Park coastline: limestone cliffs seen from the water, posidonia meadows and the feeling of gliding through a protected environment just 50 kilometres from Barcelona.
Big SUP creates a group dynamic that few activities can match: communication is essential, coordination becomes a game and the result — moving together across the Mediterranean — is a shared satisfaction that comes naturally, effortlessly.
What the experience feels like
Families: children paddle side by side with adults, everyone on the same board, everyone on the same team. An adventure that brings generations together from the very first stroke.
Groups of friends: coordination, laughter, small challenges and that inevitable moment when someone loses the rhythm and takes half the group with them. The kind of memory you talk about for years.
What is included in your RocRoi experience?
- High-volume, stable Big SUP board (capacity up to 10 people)
- One adjustable paddle per participant
- CE-certified buoyancy aids (mandatory)
- Safety and coordination briefing before the session
- Access to lockers, changing rooms and showers at the RocRoi base
- Civil liability insurance
- Flexible cancellation policy: Up to 5 days before we give you a full refund; up to 48 hours before you can change the date or switch to an "ADVENTURE voucher".
What to bring – Group Big SUP, Vilanova, Garraf, Barcelona
For your comfort and safety, we recommend bringing:
- Swimsuit
- Sun cream
- Neoprene booties or closed-toe shoes that can get wet
- Sunglasses
- Cap or similar
- Rash guard or thermal top (recommended in spring and autumn)
- Water bottle
Practical details – Giant Paddle Board, Ribes Roges, Vilanova i la Geltrú
The giant board's stability removes the entry barrier and allows every member of the group — from the youngest to the least sporty — to take part with complete safety.
- Minimum age: 6 years with an adult / 18 years unaccompanied.
- Level: suitable for all.
- Duration: 1-hour or 2-hour hire.
- Capacity: 4 to 10 people per board.
- Physical condition: ability to swim is essential.
- Limitations: not recommended for pregnant women or people with serious balance problems. Please consult us about any relevant medical condition.
- Mindset: enthusiasm for team paddling, coordination, getting wet and enjoying the Mediterranean together.
FAQs
How many people can get on the Big SUP board?
Our giant boards hold between 4 and 10 people. It is the perfect activity for groups who want to stay together: families, groups of friends, hen and stag parties or corporate teams. The platform is so stable that even those who struggle with balance on an individual SUP feel confident from the very first moment.
Do we need prior experience to handle such a large board?
No. Big SUP is a Discovery level — the most accessible in the RocRoi catalogue. The team will give you the basic safety and synchronisation instructions before you head out. Fun and teamwork come first, way above any individual technique.
What is the difference between hiring the Big SUP for 1 hour or 2 hours?
The main difference is how far your adventure goes. With 1 hour you have plenty of time to have fun and paddle around Vilanova bay — ideal for groups looking for laughs and games close to shore. With 2 hours the experience becomes a proper voyage: you can leave the bay and head towards landmarks like the Pasífae sculpture or set a course south towards Cubelles.
Is it a good corporate team-building activity?
One of the best. A single board for the whole group forces everyone to communicate and share the pace: without coordination there is no progress. It builds cohesion, generates laughter and creates a shared memory that strengthens the team. Perfect as a closing activity before enjoying Vilanova's harbour.
What equipment is included in the price?
The hire includes the Big SUP board, one adjustable paddle per participant and mandatory buoyancy aids for everyone. You also have access to lockers, changing rooms and showers at the Vilanova i la Geltrú nautical base.
Big SUP 2h rental in Vilanova i la Geltrú - Parc del Garraf
Vilanova i la Geltrú, Barcelona
Itinerary
You can check out how to get to our Vilanova i la Geltrú activity centre and arrival time on the booking confirmation. However, you can also find all this information on our website. Please head to our office with your booking confirmation. The person at the reception desk will confirm your booking and will give you the necessary instructions before you start the activity. Our activity centre is large, so we kindly ask you to pay attention to the guidelines that our office members and instructors shall give you at any time. We recommend that you leave all unnecessary belongings in your vehicle. You may also leave them in our activity centre. Your instructor will be waiting for you in Ribes Roges beach base with all your equipment. When you are set, the activity will start. If you head towards Tarragona, you will surf through La Pasifae and Ribes Roges beach, Adarró beach, Sant Gervasi beach. After these beaches, you''ll find Cubelles'' Platja Llarga. If you head towards Barcelona, you will surf through Vilanova wharf, and then Platja del Far beach and Sitges beaches. Once the activity is finished, you will be able to use our fully equipped changing rooms.Included in the price
- Public liability insurance (seguro RC)
- Equipment (surf board for 10 people and paddle)
- Our instructors
- instructions
Booking and cancellation policy
- All prices are subject to change without notice.
- Cancellation policy: Up to 5 days before: full refund. Up to 48 hours before: change of date or «ADVENTURE voucher».
Difficulty of the activity
- Easy
- Length: 2 hours
What to bring
- Swimsuit
- Sunglasses with strap
- Sunscreen
- Towel
- Thermal T-shirt (not compulsory)
- Dry clothes (not compulsory)
Who can take part in this activity
- People with swimming skills
- People in good physical condition and health
- Minimum age unaccompanied: 18 years old
- Minimum age accompanied by an adult: 10 years old
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