ISLINGTON SAFARI +/- SAUNA 08/03/2026
Quick details
CategorySafari.Duration3+ hours.TypeCanal.Skill levelBeginner to Advanced.InfoFree for DPBClub members. Non-members £15.
About
Join us to paddle another classic London SUP route on the Regent’s Canal from Islington towards Victoria Park. On this relaxed, sociable Safari we’ll take time to explore basins and marvel at skyscrapers and sharks!
We’ll stop near Packington Bridge on our way back, where there are lovely canal side restaurants & cafés. Here you can enjoy a sauna on board a barge (£20 book seperately) alternatively you can just relax with lunch.
Led by a Paddle UK qualified Paddlesport Leader, with tips and informal coaching included.
You will need your own board, paddle, leash (preferably quick release waist leash) and a buoyancy aid/pfd.
Route, distance and speed will be determined depending on the make up of the group – we never leave anyone behind!
Equipment is available to hire – please email paddle@dpbclub.co to arrange before booking onto the safari.
- Ability to comfortably paddle either standing or kneeling for 3+ hours.
- For competent paddlers who are able to self rescue.
- A relaxed and sociable 6+KM SUP Safari. Planned, risk assessed and led by Paddle UK qualified Paddle Sport Leaders.
- Age 12+ under 18’s must be accompanied on the water by a legal parent/guardian.
- You’ll need your own paddle board, paddle, pump, QR waist leash and buoyancy aid.
- Please wear quick drying clothing and bring a change of clothes and a towel.
- A dry bag with shoulder straps would also be a good idea and footwear for the launch and lock portages.
- Water and snacks – we’ll stop for food/drinks on our way back.
- No specialist clothing is required. In warm weather, ordinary gym gear will be fine (shorts/leggings/T-shirt), with old trainers or water shoes that you don’t mind getting wet.
- In colder weather, a wetsuit or drysuit would be advisory. Water/windproof layers and a hat and gloves are always a good idea too.
- Swimwear and a towel for the sauna if you want to join – don’t forget to pre-book separately HERE!
Parking:
Free on street parking locally – please park responsibly and check signage.
Toilets & Changing:
No toilets or changing facilities at launch site – some are available along our route and at the break/sauna stop.
Please Note:
Disclaimer – By booking onto the session you understand that accidents can happen without any contributory negligence from Dittons Paddle Boarding, members or its staff. Dittons Paddle Boarding can accept no responsibility for loss or damage to personal property or for personal injury not arising as a result of its own act or default. You are responsible for your own safety on all club paddles and must self assess if you are competent to take part, including the ability to Self Rescue. Dittons Paddle Boarding only set the meeting time and place.
