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.
Connor
Having grown up by the sea in Rhode Island, I’ve always been drawn to the water. I spent nearly all my free time in it, surfing, kiteboarding, diving, or out on a boat. It has always been my happy place.
During my four years at San Diego State, that connection only grew stronger. Since moving to Provo, though, I have come to understand the water in a new way, with the same love and passion but through a different lens. Here, I have seen how vital the mangroves are to the island’s health and beauty. I am excited to share that passion and play a part in protecting these special places.
Ruben
Ruben Trejo – Eco-Tour Guide
I grew up in Venezuela close to the sea, where I have spent the majority of my childhood in the water, a lot of the time fishing.That early connection to the ocean and coastal life planted the seeds for a lifelong passion for watersports and marine environments.
As an Eco-Tour Guide with SupProvo, I love leading guests through the winding channels of Mangrove Cay, it’s the perfect place to share my enthusiasm for nature and introduce people to the stunning diversity of this protected ecosystem. Paddle tours are all about exploration, learning, and connecting with the incredible wildlife that calls these waters home. 
When I’m not guiding paddleboard tours, I stay active on the water as a certified IKO kitesurfing instructor and enjoy snorkeling and fishing. Some of my favorite wildlife encounters include spotting baby lemon sharks and sea turtles gliding through the clear turquoise channels, those are the moments that never fail to amaze both me and my guests.
Mateusz “EMGI”
Nature has always been a big part of my life, and living in Turks & Caicos allows me to share that passion every single day. As an eco tour guide at Mangrove Cay, I feel incredibly lucky to work in one of the most beautiful and untouched ecosystems in the Caribbean.
Our mangrove tours by stand-up paddleboard and kayak are more than just an adventure, they’re an experience of connection. The calm, crystal-clear waters of Mangrove Cay are full of life. While gliding quietly through the channels, we often see lemon sharks cruising beneath us, sea turtles coming up for air, and colorful fish moving through the roots of the mangroves.
The mangroves are truly an amazing place, they protect the island, nurture marine life, and offer a peaceful escape into nature. Every tour is different, and that’s what makes it so special. Sometimes we spot baby sharks resting in the shallows, sometimes rays passing by, and always an incredible variety of fish and birds.
For me, guiding is not just about showing wildlife, it’s about helping people slow down, appreciate the environment, and feel connected to the ocean. Whether you’re paddling for the first time or you’re an experienced adventurer, I love sharing this magical place and creating unforgettable memories on the water.
I look forward to exploring Mangrove Cay with you!
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!
- haleyh1234
This is the place to learn kiteboarding! - 1. Lessons were easy to book! Questions were quickly addressed and directions to the kiteboarding location were very detailed and easy to understand.
2. The location can not be... read more beat! Nice sandy beach, beautiful warm clear shallow water, small waves, lots of space, uncrowded, and most importantlywind.
3. It was the most amazing and fun experience I’ve ever had!
I showed up with a few trials under my belt, but had never gotten up. Luckily, I was paired up with Mark as my instructor. He was extremely patient and had a great sense of humor which made every lesson a positive learning experience, with the perfect balance of professionalism and fun.
Mark was eager to share his love for kiting and knows how to get you to fly (even if you lack natural grace and finesse like me). I progressed from face planting to successful waterstarts and riding across the water. He even took some pictures and videos for me so I have proof!
I just can’t recommend Mark enough! He was so easy to get along with and enjoying his company in addition to the instruction took the experience to the highest level. I can't wait to come back!
August 7, 2022Steve YAlan, our instructor was amazing. The whole team was great! Wish we'd have booked the 10 hour package, cause we were so hooked, we scheduled two more lessons... read more after our first day. Clearly Kite Provo is the best, as we watched many other students and their instructors at other programs along the beach. None compared. We will be back!
April 1, 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, 2022 -
Great experience from booking through the SUP tour, a bunch of turtles, fish and several sharks. Very informative guide.
joele2015
December 24, 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, 2021BaroodyB89Turtles!!!! - Awesome tours even on a windy day. Mark guided us safely across the choppy water to the calm and beautiful mangroves. We saw a plethora of turtles, several different fish,... read more and a few baby nurse sharks. Mark was also very knowledgeable about the environment and provided water for the entire party. Great time!!!
July 24, 2022 -
Is it possible to give Kite Provo and Mark, my spirited instructor, 6 stars? Tripadvisor doesn’t make that possible, but Mark deserves it. If you’re looking to sharpen your skills,... read more or you’re a beginner, be sure to request Mark for anything related to kiteboarding. Mark made me more confident, and taught me basic skills to get up, and keep moving! He’s patient and personable. You would be remiss if you didn’t request him as your instructor. Don’t forget to kite with conscience.
Erin E
July 20, 2022Anne S3 friends and I went paddleboarding through the mangroves and it was beautiful. We saw tons of turtles and our guides were great!
February 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, 2022 -
Best experience to see marine life and tour parts of of the mangrove not everyone gets to see. I can only hope to get better at paddle boarding but for... read more a first timer I had a blast! Saw turtles, barracuda, sharks, sea snails, needle fish, and puffer fish. Glad I had a chance to do this.
christinf093
January 5, 2023Jens Mtried many kite spots. this one is the best. perfect water and wind conditions and a great team supporting you on the water
February 1, 2022Kite Provo is amazing. I learned to kite with them a few years ago and keep coming back for progression lessons and for beginner lessons for family. The instructors are... read more amazing. They have students up and riding quickly and safely. Kite Provo is the best kite school on Turks and Caicos and TCI is the best place in the world to learn to kite.
ThomasC6583
February 11, 2023 - 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, 2022WillWelchBaptiste 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, 2022



