Without HireHelm
Walk-ups crowd the launch point while you're trying to sort out who's booked and who hasn't
You're explaining safety rules to every single customer instead of sending them in advance
Boards come back damaged and you've no record of who had them last
Your busiest days are the most stressful because everything is manual
You can't offer online booking so you're missing customers who search and book from their phone
With HireHelm
Session-Based Booking
Set up hourly, half-day, or full-day SUP sessions with automatic availability management.
Safety Waivers & Briefings
Collect digital waivers and send pre-session safety information before customers arrive.
Board & Equipment Tracking
Track boards, paddles, buoyancy aids, and wetsuits. Know what's out and what's available.
Quick Payments
Customers pay when they book. No cash handling, no card machines at the water's edge.
See HireHelm in Action
SUP Session Booking
Saturday 19 July · 1-hour sessions
22°C
Wind: 6mph
Everything included
Everything You Need to Run Your SUP Fleet
Every feature is included with your HireHelm plan. No add-ons, no hidden costs.
Time-Slot Management
Create hourly or session-based slots with capacity limits. Automatically close slots when all boards are booked out.
Pre-Arrival Safety Briefing
Send customers a safety video or briefing document before they arrive. Reduce queue times and improve safety compliance.
Equipment Bundling
Let customers add wetsuits, dry bags, or GoPro mounts to their booking. Upsell equipment without the hard sell.
Group & Lesson Booking
Manage SUP lessons, guided tours, and group sessions alongside regular hire. Set different capacities and prices per session type.
Weather Notifications
When conditions change, notify affected customers and offer easy rebooking. Protect your reviews and your reputation.
Walk-Up & Online Hybrid
Handle both pre-booked and walk-up customers from the same system. See real-time availability at a glance.
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can paddlers book boards online and sign a waiver in advance?+
Yes. Customers book a slot, sign a digital waiver and pay before they arrive, so there's no queue at the hut and your staff stay on the water, not on paperwork.
Does HireHelm handle hourly hire and lessons?+
It does. Run hourly and half-day board hire alongside instructor-led lessons, each with the right group size, pricing and waiver rules, on one calendar.
Can I manage different board sizes and buoyancy aids?+
Each booking records the boards and buoyancy aids allocated, so you can see real capacity at a glance and match the right board to each paddler without overbooking.
How do group and family bookings work?+
Book several boards in one transaction with a single group waiver flow — ideal for families, hen parties and beginner group sessions.
Does taking payment up front reduce no-shows?+
Yes. Paying at booking dramatically cuts no-shows, and automatic arrival reminders keep your slots full and running to time on busy summer days.
How is HireHelm different from a generic booking app?+
Waivers, hourly slots, lessons and walk-ups are native to a hire business — and HireHelm links to verified GotAPal reviews from real paid hires plus integrated payments, so you earn trust and take money without paying a marketplace commission.