WELCOME TO DITTONS PADDLE BOARDING CLUB
Welcome to Dittons Paddle Boarding, a dynamic Community Club and adventure hub for paddle
enthusiasts in South West London and Surrey. Run by members since 2018, our not-for-profit ethos focuses on shared experiences and camaraderie.
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, our volunteer-led approach ensures a friendly atmosphere. Explore the waterways with us, encouraging all abilities and communities to
paddle together.
As more than just a club, we offer exciting paddle board training and excursions. You don’t need to be a member, but joining opens opportunities to connect with the community, with added benefits like priority bookings and preferential costs. Join us where passion meets paddles!
FEATURED EVENT: WEY AND ARUN SAFARI
Join us on a SUP safari on the Wey & Arun canal. We’ll paddle about 9.5KM on the rural navigable restored section of the canal, portaging the 4 locks twice to return back to our start point. We’ll have food & drinks afterwards in The Onslow Arms pub.
LEARN TO PADDLE BOARD IN
BEGINNER SESSION – HAMPTON COURT
This is a Taster Session to give people new to Paddle Boarding an introduction to the sport. The lesson takes part on a beautiful stretch of the River Thames and covers safety and rules of the River…
IMPROVER SESSION – HAMPTON COURT
This is an improver session designed for beginners who want to further their paddle boarding skills. Maybe you want to get better at paddling in a straight line, or learn about different turning…
FAMILY AND SMALL GROUP SESSIONS
These are bespoke sessions for family's or couples at a time to suit you, so please call to book. Our whole ethos revolves around fun! The main priority during our sessions is you, we make our…
TOURS & ADVENTURES
SUP EXPERIENCE TOURS
This is a 2 hour paddle board experience for a small group of 6 people suitable for individuals, groups or families. Perfect for beginners through to experienced paddlers looking to improve their…
HAMPTON COURT ADVENTURE PADDLE
This is an Adventure Paddle for people who have paddle boarded before (not beginners) and would like to paddle past Henry VIII beautiful Hampton Court Palace.
SOCIAL & SAFARIS
All The Wey Returns
All of the Wey is back for another year. This is a 33km trip for experienced paddlers only who have done a multi hour paddle boarding trip and are able to paddle at 4.5km/h downstream and are used…
THAMES DITTON SOCIAL PADDLE
This is our regular paddle from The Albany Pub, Thames Ditton. You will need your own board, a leash (preferably a quick release waist leash) and ideally a buoyancy aid. If you don't have one of…
WEY NAVIGATION SOCIAL PADDLE
This is our weekly paddle on the Wey Navigation. You will need to have a touring board and be able to paddle at a faster pace and longer distance, a leash (preferably a quick-release waist leash) and…
JOIN US - WE’VE GOT LOTS ON!
With lots of paddle boarding experiences on offer, from 1.5 hr lessons to immersive full-day experiences, we’ve got the perfect session for you. Visit one of our paddle bases or search online for a suitable event to help you learn to SUP or to meet like-minded people. Join our club and benefit from our inclusive community, get many trips for free (or greatly reduced) and be the first to learn about new adventures in the calendar.
WHAT OUR PARTICIPANTS SAY
Jo AFantastic taster course in SUP, very helpful and knowledgeable instructors inspire confidence...feeling prepared for having a go outsideAmy-Alys TillsonGreat session, fun and learned a lotSarah GoodwinI just had my first ever experience of SUP boarding with Dittons, I booked their taster session. I was very apprehensive about even being able to stand, but I did! Thanks to the top tips and expert advice from Di, aka the.sup.adventure.girl, not only was I standing, I was having a great time. Their perfect little set up next to The Albany pub meant I could get a well deserved drink after and watch the water world pass me by. I now need to source myself some equipment so that I can go again, soon! I hear their social evening paddles are great (friend recommended).Jonathan MillerBrilliant Taster session! A beautiful day and expert tuition from Clare who made sure everyone was looked after throughout. Highly recommended.Heidi WhiteWe had a great session with Clare, she was very good at teaching us and guiding us. Was a very beautiful day and I found it a very calming experience.Rachel MeyrickExcellent time had, Brett was a great instructor and we would definitely recommend!Richard AllenI booked a beginner lesson for my birthday, I have always wanted to try paddle boarding. The lesson was very well organised, life jackets were given out. There were two instructors, our group had 5 people. We learned the basics, how to paddle and turn, get back on the board if you fall off and how to manage the wind. In our group we were all able to get the hang of standing up, and we’re able to get a good way down the river. A really enjoyable experience. We will definitely be back.KennethWhat a brilliant experience, A massive thanks to Brett and Didi for fitting my wife and I in at the last minute the session was just a great experience, so informative, and gave us skills to spend hours on the water I can't wait to book again thank you so much you both made our dayStephanie FLovely day out and taster session with Dittons Paddle Boarding. During the 1.5 hour intro we learned basic board control, safety, how to stand up and the rules of the river. Would highly recommend if you are new to SUP or looking to brush up your skills. The instructor Claire (sorry if I got the name wrong!) was very approachable, knowledgable and friendly. The club also offers social paddle sessions :))Deborah CarreWe had a wonderful relaxed time on the water exploring areas of the river we'd never visited before. Paddling as the sun set and in the dusk was magical.