WELCOME TO DITTONS PADDLE BOARDING CLUB
A dynamic Paddle UK Affiliated SUP School, Community SUP Club and adventure hub for paddle enthusiasts in Surrey and South West London.
A Community Interest Company, run by members since 2018. Our not-for-profit ethos focuses on shared experiences and camaraderie.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to enhance your paddle boarding skills, our volunteer-led approach ensures a friendly atmosphere.
Learn, progress and explore the waterways with us, encouraging all abilities and communities to paddle together.
As more than just a SUP club, our Paddle UK qualified SUP Instructors and Paddlesport Leaders teach complete beginners, and coach improvers. We offer exciting paddle board training sessions, guided tours with coaching, excursions and paddle board hire.
You don’t need to be a member to paddle with our club, non-members are always welcomed, but joining opens opportunities to connect with the community, with added benefits like priority booking, preferential costs and retail discounts. Join us where passion meets paddles!
FEATURED EVENT:River Medway Safari 19/04/2026.
Join us for a relaxed out-and-back 11KM paddle along the River Medway in Kent. We’ll launch from Hampstead weir and paddle together on the calm water through peaceful countryside. We’ll have a picnic lunch at our halfway point then anyone who fancies a bit of excitement can ride the canoe shoot before heading back to our start point.
Led by Paddle UK qualified Paddlesport Leaders with informal advice & coaching tips included!
All craft are welcome to join us! DPBClub members go free. Non-members are always welcome too for a small booking fee.
For more information and booking click “Book Now” below.
LEARN TO PADDLE BOARD IN
PUBLIC GROUP BEGINNER PADDLE BOARDING LESSON – HAMPTON COURT
This is a Public Group Beginner Lesson to give people new to Paddle Boarding an introduction to the sport. The lesson takes part on a beautiful stretch of the non-tidal River Thames and covers safety…
PRIVATE GROUP SESSION – MIN 2 PEOPLE MAX 6 PEOPLE
This is a Private Group Session to give groups of families/friends/colleagues a Paddle Boarding lesson or experience. The session takes part on a beautiful stretch of the non-tidal River Thames and…
1-2-1 PADDLE BOARDING LESSON
This is a 1:1 90 minute Paddle Boarding Lesson which can be tailored to any level of ability. The session takes part on a beautiful stretch of the non-tidal River Thames and covers safety and rules…
PUBLIC GROUP IMPROVER PADDLE BOARDING LESSON – HAMPTON COURT
This is a Public Group Improver Paddle Boarding Lesson tailored to further your paddle boarding skills and knowledge. Maybe you want to get better at paddling in a straight line, or learn about…
GUIDED TOURS & ADVENTURES WITH COACHING
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.
SOCIALS & SAFARIS
THAMES DITTON SOCIAL PADDLE
Our fortnightly Thursday evening and Sunday afternoon SUP Social paddles from The Albany pub, Thames Ditton.
MEDWAY RIVER SAFARI 19/04/2026
A relaxed and sociable SUP Safari on the River Medway with a pic-nic lunch stop and optional riding of the canoe shoot.
HENLEY & HENNERTON SAFARI 26/04/2026
A relaxed and sociable SUP Safari on the River Thames and Hennerton backwater.
WEYBRIDGE SOCIAL PADDLE
Our fortnightly Thursday evening SUP Social paddles from Elmbridge Canoe Club, Weybridge.
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. Search below for a suitable event to help you learn to SUP or to meet like-minded people to paddle with.
Join our SUP club and benefit from our inclusive community, get all socials and safaris free and be the first to learn about new adventures in the calendar.
