Adventure Brief
Join a lively two-hour paddle in Weybridge with friends and fellow paddlers. Experience the scenic Thames, wildlife, and sunset views—an ideal social water adventure.
2 hours
easy
Family Friendly
No Experience Required
Join a lively two-hour paddle in Weybridge with friends and fellow paddlers. Experience the scenic Thames, wildlife, and sunset views—an ideal social water adventure.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels, including beginners
Wildlife
History
The River Thames has been a vital part of Surrey’s history, supporting trade and settlement since ancient times.
Conservation
Elmbridge Canoe Club encourages eco-friendly practices, including river cleanup efforts and minimizing disturbance to wildlife.
Dittons Paddle Boarding - Club
Join a lively two-hour paddle in Weybridge with friends and fellow paddlers. Experience the scenic Thames, wildlife, and sunset views—an ideal social water adventure.
Dittons Paddle Boarding - Club runs paddle boarding sessions, socials, hires and multi-day trips across the River Thames, River Medway and local canals. The club offers 1.5-hour Beginner and Improver sessions by Hampton Court designed for newcomers and developing paddlers; the Beginner Session explicitly includes launching, paddling and self-rescue instruction from a qualified coach. Participants may bring their own board or use hire equipment where available.
Social paddles meet regularly in Thames Ditton (launching from The Albany Pub), Kingston and Weybridge with two-hour evening routes and a Sunday afternoon peer social for competent paddlers. The club also organises themed and charity events — including the Pink Paddle on the Basingstoke Canal supporting Cancer Research UK, a Halloween Paddle and Party, and a Santa SUP in Guildford. Multi-day and specialist trips include the River Medway Weekend with camping options and several canal and river safaris (for example River Brent & Grand Union Canal, Stort Navigation, and the Limehouse Loop including the Olympic Park).
Paddleboard hire is available near Hampton Court Palace with flexible rental durations and opportunities to explore islands, beaches and waterside pubs. Safety and community are central: sessions teach rescue techniques and turning strokes, socials encourage shared routes and group decision-making, and weekend trips combine camping with guided paddling. All descriptions are factual representations of the club’s published sessions, events and hire offerings.
Rivers Covered
Thames & Medway
Paddles across local waterways
Session Types
Beginner & Improver
1.5‑hour coached sessions
Social Paddles
4 regular socials
Evening and Sunday meetups
Special Events
Pink, Halloween, Santa
Charity and festive paddles
Reserve beginner coaching, improver training, paddleboard hire or a spot on a weekend trip — spaces fill fast for themed and seasonal events.
Check your gear beforehand
Ensure your paddle board and gear are in good condition before the session begins.
Arrive early to settle in
Getting there early helps you find a good spot and prepares you for a relaxed start.
Wear sun protection
Use sunscreen and protective clothing, especially during summer evening paddles.
Stay aware of wildlife
Maintain respectful distance from animals like herons and swans to protect local fauna.
Personal Paddle Board
Brings your own board to enjoy the session comfortably.
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Personal Paddle
A good paddle improves efficiency and control during your paddle boarding session.
Weather-appropriate clothing
Wear lightweight for summer or layered clothing for colder months to stay comfortable.
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Personal flotation device (PFD)
A safety essential, especially for those new to paddle boarding.