Our Team
SUP Provo is devoted to offering an engaging, educational, and fun paddle board and kayak tour experience through the mangrove islands of Turks and Caicos.
Our guides are passionate, friendly, and fun. They are trained to provide the most comprehensive, enjoyable, and safe paddle boarding and kayak tours.
They will start with an introduction to paddling before every tour so first-timers feel comfortable and build their paddling confidence.
Our guides love Mangrove Island and do their best to preserve it so visitors of Turks and Caicos can keep enjoying it for years to come. This is why they will advise you not to touch the wildlife, to avoid stepping on the ground in order not to disturb this very interconnected ecosystem, and they’ll help you master your craft so you don’t crash into the mangrove and break its branches. 🙂
When our team of eco guides is not paddling through the mangrove channels, they teach kiteboarding on Long Bay Beach through our sister company, KiteProvo.
Mike
As a Florida native, I have spent the majority of my life on the ocean. I’ve always been driven towards paddle boarding, kitesurfing, fishing, diving, free diving, snorkeling, surfing and exploring by boat. At the age of about 10, an abandoned paddleboard drifted into the canal waterway where I lived. Me and my best friend each had 1/2 off an old kayak paddle which we used to paddle us along as we explored miles of neighboring docks, beaches and canals. This board soon became a major centerpiece of my childhood as I had my first vessel to explore on. The great experiences I had on this board formed the foundation that later led to a career & the creation of this business- SUP Provo.
In 2012, I became an ASI (Academy of SUP instruction) certified Paddle boarding instructor through WSUPA (World Stand Up Paddleboard Association). Shortly after, I began doing paddleboard and kayak tours here in the Turks & Caicos. I encourage you to join us on our Mangrove Island ‘Turtle Tour’. Still to this day, it is the most magical paddle boarding experience I have ever been on.
Experience the Magical Mangrove Island Turtle Tour
Our guides love Mangrove Island and do their best to preserve it so visitors of Turks and Caicos can enjoy it for years to come. They will advise you not to touch the wildlife and avoid stepping on the ground to avoid disturbing this interconnected ecosystem, and they’ll help you master your craft so you don’t crash into the mangrove and break its branches.
See What Our Boarders are Saying About Us!
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BEST Kitesurfing and Mangrove Tour Experience! - This place deserves more than 5 stars! Both my kids did private lessons over Spring Break with Mati and Julie. They are both high school athletes and have a lot... read more of experience with MANY different kinds instructors and both said they were amazing instructors. The kids ended up going back for privates 2 more days (would have been 3 but there was no wind!) My husband even ended up doing a private with Antek because he was so impressed. All 3 had such a great time. Our biggest regret is not doing lessons the entire week we were in Turks and Caicos. And MY biggest regret is not joining in on the fun. The staff is super friendly. Don't look anywhere else. These folks are the real deal. Also do the Mangrove Tour through Kite Provo. Mark, who is also a kiteboarding instructor, led this tour and it was FANTASTIC!
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May 16, 2025caitjbGreat for beginners! - Great for beginners! Excellent instructor (named SJ) for 3 of us. She moved the fast track class (3 hours) along so that we each got on the board... read more a few times in the last hour (a lot to learn that was all enjoyable before that!). Location was perfect with low tide, warm water, ability to walk out into the water & stay together.
March 13, 2022New to kiteboarding and learned a great deal - My husband and I didn't know what to expect and ended up learning a great deal about flying the kite and getting started. I'd definitely like to go again.... read more The instructors with Kite Provo were top notch.
Laura H
June 17, 2025 - kristimacadaeg
Fantastic, Fun, and Successful Kiteboarding Experience for My 3 Sons! - My three sons (ages 24, 23, and 15) had never kiteboarded before and were excited to try. Jay was a phenomenal instructor! All 3 of them were able... read more to learn how to do it and all got up and went in their first lesson! The communication leading up to the lesson was thorough and perfect. Their directions to find their location were precise and made it super easy to get to the lesson. I would highly recommend Kite Provo...they were fantastic, taught them how to kiteboarding quickly and safely, while making them laugh and have fun throughout the lesson!
August 5, 2022514pascalepBest kiteboarding lessons! - It's paradise for beginners or those who give it a last shot. After so many unsuccessful classes in so many countries around the world, it's where I finally got it.... read more Thanks to Allan and Mawi!!!! Talented, kind and patient kiteboarding instructors!
May 15, 2022BobI can't imagine a better program, location and instructor. I started in Dominican Republic, then Antigua, and finally Kite Provo in TCI. Knowing what I know now, I... read more would have skipped the first two. I progressed more in 1 day w/Mark at Kite Provo, than the others combined. Mark is not only a great kite-boarder and "natural" teacher, he is a great guy and genuinely enjoys watching you progress! Their process is unique. Because of the water depth, the instructor is out there with you. No shouting from the beach. AND, they can see your form up close to provide great immediate feedback. They are also able to demonstrate for you, right there. You could not design a better location to learn and progress : perfect winds; perfect depth; flat water. Tie that with great instructors, and you not only progress quickly, but have fun doing it!
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Great experience from booking through the SUP tour, a bunch of turtles, fish and several sharks. Very informative guide.
joele2015
December 24, 2022mabsvaCome here FIRST! Can't imagine a better kiteboarding experience. - I can't imagine a better program, location and instructor. I started in Dominican Republic, then Antigua, and finally Kite Provo in TCI. Knowing what I know now, I... read more would have skipped the first two. I progressed more in 1 day w/Mark at Kite Provo, than the others combined. Mark is not only a great kite-boarder and "natural" teacher, he is a great guy and genuinely enjoys watching you progress!
Their process is unique. Because of the water depth, the instructor is out there with you. No shouting from the beach. AND, they can see your form up close to provide great immediate feedback. They are also able to demonstrate for you, right there.
You could not design a better location to learn and progress : perfect winds; perfect depth; flat water. Tie that with great instructors, and you not only progress quickly, but have fun doing it!
April 28, 2022RobbedPerson 🙁Absolutely gorgeous place to learn or to improve your kiting skills. At low tide it is so shallow that you can easily recover and walk to your board. ... read more This is huge as it allows you to work on water starts and speed control without constantly exhausting yourself by treading water or body dragging. The team are so kind and welcoming. I had some of the best lessons I have ever had with Mike and SJ and improved so much in a few sessions. I will be back for another week to kite at high tide!
December 1, 2021 - WillWelch
Baptiste is a great instructor who exhibited great patience! We had zero prior experience and truly enjoyed our time on Long Bay Beach with him. Great equipment and... read more instruction on the most picturesque paradise we have ever seen... We'll be back!
March 1, 2022ChuckyChuckFromTheEQuick progression - No wasted time, Jay gave me great progression quickly.
The instructors get you the spot quickly and the area allows you to recover quickly. Combined, you get a... read more lot done for the time spend.
July 29, 2022ChasingswellBoard Rental - Rented a board from them for few hours. Price was fair- plenty of kite boards to choose from, surfboards/twin tips.
Much easier than traveling with my own board-... read more had a great windy day mowing the lawn and practicing some flat water tricks. I've kited several other islands and their setup is top notch, only thing that would have made it better would have been some waves!
March 15, 2022 - Island Bill
SJ and the Kite Provo crew are friendly and offer fantastic instruction. The crew are great instructors. SJ helped me reach a breakthrough with transitions and the setup- including newer... read more gear in great shape along with shallow warm water is perfect for any kiteboarder. Top-notch!
January 1, 2022Not Worth the Money – Disappointing Family Experience - We booked the mangrove kayak tour for our family of five (with three young children), and unfortunately, it was a complete disappointment and not worth the nearly $500 we spent.
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While they did let our toddler ride for free (which we appreciated), the experience itself fell far below expectations. Our guide offered little to no information about the mangroves—aside from stating that they weren’t man-made, which was already obvious. There was barely any wildlife to see: just one turtle’s head from far away and one small fish that we had already seen daily on Grace Bay Beach.
Even though it was just our family and the guide, the whole tour felt rushed. We started late, ended early, and the guide seemed more interested in wrapping things up than engaging with us or the kids.
I had asked in advance if we needed to bring anything and was told the guide would have a small bag with water. That turned out to be untrue. We had left our kids’ water bottles in the car based on that response, and no water was provided—even when the kids asked for it.
Overall, it felt like a missed opportunity on every level: overpriced, uninformative, and poorly organized. Would not recommend this tour, especially for families with young children.Jessica L
July 31, 2025Took two private lessons with Mark. Great instruction and guidance that significantly improved my kite and board skills. The spot was made for kiting with shallow water and steady... read more winds. I’ll be back!
David L
February 13, 2023


