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:Limehouse Loop including Olympic Park Safari 08/02/2026.
Join us to paddle a classic London SUP route. Led by Paddle UK qualified Paddlesport Leaders with informal advice & coaching tips included!
We’ll launch from Hackney Wick and paddle 10KM through 5 waterways – Lee Navigation, Bow Back Rivers, Limehouse Cut, Regent’s Canal and Hertford Union Canal.
8 lock portages along the way, with a coffee & cake break at e5 Poplar Bakehouse, overlooking Canary Wharf!
Carry your kit onboard (unless arriving by car).
This is your chance to try one of the fantastic paddling routes featured in Anu’s (mysupstories) upcoming new book “Paddle London” before it’s published in April 2026. Trip led by the author herself!
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
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…
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 weekly Thursday evening and Sunday afternoon SUP Social paddles from The Albany pub, Thames Ditton.
LIMEHOUSE LOOP INCL. OLYMPIC PARK SAFARI 08/02/26
Join us to paddle a classic London SUP route. 5 waterways, 8 lock portages. Expect street art, gas holders, Olympic Park views and Esat London vibes.
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.
