Anna
Wonderful service, great place and really friendly! Thoroughly recommend!
Enjoy a private paddleboarding or kayaking session on the non-tidal River Thames in Surrey, tailored specifically for your group. Perfect for families, friends, or colleagues, this 90-minute experience allows you to learn and explore together without sharing the lesson with others. Small groups of 2–10 people ensure personal attention and a relaxed, supportive environment.
Each session begins with a short land-based briefing covering equipment, safety, and basic techniques. Participants then head out onto a quiet stretch of river, practising skills while kneeling and progressing to standing on the paddleboard if ready.
The instructor tailors the lesson to your group’s ability and pace, allowing you to explore islands, bridges, and local wildlife along the way. Whether learning new techniques or enjoying a calm paddle together, the session balances instruction with time to enjoy the river.
Lessons launch from a private pontoon on the River Thames in West Molesey, Surrey. This calm, non-tidal stretch is ideal for beginners and small groups, with minimal current and scenic surroundings including riverside paths, islands, and wildlife.
The area is shared with other paddlers and small craft, so all participants are guided on river etiquette and safety. Nearby amenities include free car parking, bike storage, lockers, and restrooms, making it convenient for families or groups travelling together.
The booking individual must be aged 18 or over, with all participants aged 11 or above. Everyone must be comfortable in the water, wear the provided buoyancy aids, and follow instructor guidance.
Layered, quick-drying clothing suitable for the weather is recommended, along with a change of clothes in case of getting wet. Wetsuits are not provided, and cotton clothing should be avoided as it becomes heavy when wet.
This private group lesson is led by a qualified local instructor with extensive experience on the River Thames. The focus on small groups ensures personalised attention, helping everyone progress safely while enjoying the river at their own pace.
As certified Paddle UK Delivery Partners and BSUPA members, the team prioritises professionalism and safety. With high-quality equipment, expert guidance, and a supportive approach, your private session is both fun and educational.
Absolutely! Our sessions cater to all skill levels, from novices to seasoned paddlers. Our expert instructors will provide tailored guidance to ensure everyone feels comfortable and confident on the water.
We recommend wearing quick-drying sportswear and avoiding cotton, especially denim, as it becomes heavy when wet. Bring a change of clothes in case you get splashed.
We are based on the towpath in West Molesey. It’s an easy place to walk and cycle to and we encourage all our customers to do that if possible – we have plenty of space for bike storage.
If you are driving, the nearest free public parking is at Hurst Park.
An incredibly easy water sport to learn, SUP can be picked up quite quickly, with many becoming expert paddle boarders in no time at all.
No matter your age or fitness level, paddleboarding is accessible to all.
With the help of our experienced instructors the basics can be learned with one 90 minute lesson.
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Kayak paddling is often thought to be easier you’re sitting down! Most recreational kayaks are pretty stable and easy to paddle and you use a paddle with a blade at either end which means you’ll travel further, faster with the same amount of effort compared to paddling a board.
Kayaking is great for longer distances due to added comfort.
Having said that, paddleboarding is not hard! Most people are able to stand during their first lesson and start to understand the joys of stand-up paddling.
It’s a relaxing way to spend time with family and friends and helps improve your fitness, both physically and mentally.
The better paddling technique you have, the more you’ll enjoy your paddling, on both kayaks and paddleboards.
One of the benefits of paddle boarding is that it works your entire body, not just your arms.
Each stroke you take, you bend your knees, which means you are working your upper and lower calfs, hamstrings, quads and even glutes.
You can expect your arms and back to be working just as hard, which will help to improve your balance and strengthen your core.
When using the correct technique, paddleboarders can expect to work a range of muscles whilst pulling themselves through the water.
The main muscle groups that are being activated during a paddle are your mid back muscles (latissimus Dorsi or ‘lats’), Shoulders (deltoids), Arms (triceps & biceps) and abs. Paddle Boarding is an all-body workout which has more than just the physical rewards, it can also restore your balance and is very calming.
The amount of weight a paddle board can support is genrally determined by it’s size – the bigger the board, the more weight it will support.
The average 10’6″ paddleboard can support approximately 110KGs
However, there are boards that can support much more, so it’s just a matter of finding the right board for your size.
Likewise, a lighter paddler might find an average 10’6″ board too cumbersome to paddle and there are smaller boards that would be more suited.
It is possible to paddleboard without knowing how to swim, although wearing a life vest will be essential. Therefore, it will be better it if you know how to swim as it is without a doubt that you will fall off of your paddleboard at some point!
Wonderful service, great place and really friendly! Thoroughly recommend!
We had a fantastic morning on the river, the sun was shining and Andy was very helpful in his advice of where we could get to in the time we’d booked. All equipment and facilities great too, very handy to have lockers to leave some bags behind. Would definitely recommend!
Had a great Kayak session with Andy. A knowledgable, friendly and interesting guy and gave me the confidence I needed to start going out on my own kayak reguarly.
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