Join the Pink Paddle on Basingstoke Canal: A Fun SUP Social Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be in moderate physical shape and comfortable with SUP basics.
Overview
Wear your brightest pink and paddle the historic Basingstoke Canal in a fun SUP social while raising funds for Cancer Research UK. This relaxed two-hour event welcomes paddlers aged 12+ for a meaningful autumn experience.
Pink Paddle for Breast Cancer Awareness 25/10/2025
Basingstoke Canal, Mytchett • Fancy Dress SUP social • 2HRS • Free Event! • Ages 12+
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About This Adventure
Join the 4th annual Pink Paddle on the Basingstoke Canal, where participants don their finest pink outfits to raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Enjoy a fun-filled paddle, with a chance to stop for refreshments and indulge in delicious cupcakes, all while supporting Cancer Research UK.
Join the 4th annual Pink Paddle on the Basingstoke Canal, where participants don their finest pink outfits to raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Enjoy a fun-filled paddle, with a chance to stop for refreshments and indulge in delicious cupcakes, all while supporting Cancer Research UK.
Adventure Tips
Bring your own gear
This event requires participants to bring their own paddleboard, paddle, leash, and buoyancy aid for safety and comfort.
Dress in quick-drying clothing
Wear gym clothes or wetsuits suitable for the autumn weather and prepare for getting wet.
Stay hydrated and energized
Bring water and snacks to keep your energy up during the two-hour paddle.
Be prepared to self-rescue
Only competent paddlers who can self-rescue should join this paddle for safety reasons.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Mute swans gracefully floating on the canal.
- Kingfishers darting along tree-lined stretches of water.
History
The Basingstoke Canal, completed in 1794, was originally built to support trade connecting inland towns to the south coast.
Conservation
Efforts focus on maintaining water quality and protecting canal-side habitats to preserve this historic waterway for future generations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Paddleboard
Your main equipment for paddling on the canal, suited to your skill level.
fall specific
Buoyancy aid
A crucial safety item to help you stay afloat in the water.
Quick-release leash
Keeps your paddleboard connected to you but allows fast release in emergencies.
Dry bag
Protects valuables and snacks from water exposure during the paddle.