



Here, your paddleboarding journey transitions from basic cruising to mastering intricate techniques! Whether you're an intermediate paddler or preparing for a SUP event like the Trent 100, this 2-3 hour session is designed to upskill you in paddle technique, river navigation, and safety.
Our expert session begins with a crucial safety briefing, ensuring you are aware of the river conditions and how to handle them.
Then, you'll learn:
Our senior instructors lead the class, sharing tips to refine your paddle strokes and techniques to make you a more accomplished paddler by the end of the session.
Experience the beauty of the Thames by paddling through scenic areas like Eel Pie Island, Teddington, Isleworth, Kew Gardens, and Chiswick. Depending on the tide, we will decide which direction to take.
We're about providing a fun, safe, and educational experience. We offer a variety of paddleboard and kayak experiences, and our fully qualified coaches are dedicated to helping you, regardless of your skill level. Our courses take place on one of the most idyllic stretches of the River Thames, featuring stunning views, secret islands, and abundant wildlife.
Book your Advanced Paddleboard Class today and take the next big leap in your paddleboarding adventure!
This is suitable for experienced adult paddleboarders looking to upskill to advanced techniques.
Absolutely! All sessions are supervised by a certified instructor and are timed to occur at ‘half-tide’ for minimal river flow at Richmond, maximising safety.
You’ll get to paddle on the scenic Thames, either heading upstream towards Eel Pie Island and Teddington or downstream towards Isleworth, Kew Gardens, and Chiswick.
From Richmond, you will usually start by paddling downstream towards Richmond Lock, and then upstream towards Glover’s Island, Ham House, Eel Pie Island and Teddington. On most sessions we reach Eel Pie Island before turning back to Richmond, and on High Tide sessions expect to get to Teddington Lock and back in a two-hour session.
This advanced session covers river safety & navigation, paddle techniques such as sculling, draw strokes, reverse kahis, and step-back turn, and how to paddle in tidal waters.
Sorry, this experience is for people only. However, you can book our special Doggy Paddle sessions at the bottom of the page!
Come dressed in the attire you plan to paddle in, as our changing space is quite basic.
Your bags and valuables can be safely stored in our lockable storage area.
You don’t need specialised attire, but please avoid jeans and cotton, as they become uncomfortably cold when wet. Quick-drying gym clothes or swimwear work well in warm weather (shorts, leggings, T-shirts, fleeces).
Footwear is optional; most people prefer to paddle barefoot, but water shoes, flip-flops, or older trainers are fine if you prefer.
For sunny conditions, pack a hat, sunscreen, and a water bottle.
During colder months (November to March), we recommend wearing a wetsuit. These are available upon request, or you can bring your own. Also, pack extra layers, a towel, and a change of clothes in case you end up in the water.
Consider bringing a small dry bag to hold spare clothes, money, essential medications, and your phone in a waterproof case. If you don’t have a dry bag, we sell them on-site. If you’re concerned about losing sunglasses, sunglasses straps are available for purchase for £5.
Our sessions include the use of our paddleboards, paddles, and mandatory buoyancy aids. However, you may wish to use your own paddleboard and paddle for this session if you have it.
The Thames is currently one of the cleanest rivers running through a major city in the world, and is recognised as a massive environmental success story. It currently boasts about 325 wildlife species in its tidal stretches, including; cormorants, herons, seals, and perch, some of which you’ll be sure to see on your trip. You’ll also be sharing the river with lots of people who also use the water, especially rowers, kayakers, motorboats, and the occasional open-water swimmer!
As a precaution for paddling in any inland water, open cuts should be covered with plasters and tape, and you should wash your hands with soap / antibacterial gel before eating any food. Take a shower if you fall in.
We occasionally cancel group trips if we do not have the minimum number of participants to run the session (this is rare between Spring-Autumn). We also very occasionally cancel if we deem conditions on the day to be unsafe (e.g. very strong winds, nearby thunderstorms, fast river flow, etc.), but we are not put off by wet weather. In fact, it’s lovely on the river in the rain! If your session is cancelled by us, you will have an option to reschedule.
It was an amazing experience that we will definitely be doing again soon! The service was absolutely amazing and extremely helpful and we enjoyed it so much! Definitely recommed !
We partner with Rewilding Britain to help protect our natural spaces for future adventures.
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