PINK PADDLE 25/10/2025
Quick details
CategorySocialDuration2 HoursTypeCanalSkill levelIntermediateInfoFREE EVENT
Duration:
2 HRS
About:
Wear something pink and join our 4th annual FREE Pink Paddle for Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Saturday 25th October 2025. We’ll meet at the Basingstoke Canal Centre, Mytchett at 11:30am to pump up our boards and get on the water around 12 noon.
We’ll have cupcakes for sale after the paddle – all donations to Cancer Research UK – either by cash on the day or via our JustGiving page here.
- For competent paddlers who are able to self rescue and fit to paddle 5 – 8KM either standing or kneeling.
- A relaxed and sociable SUP Social. Planned, risk assessed and led by Paddle UK qualified Paddle Sport Leaders.
- Participants must be 12 years old or above.
- Under 18’s years must be accompanied by a participating legal parent/guardian.
- Be able to swim 25 meters in your buoyancy aid and clothing you’re wearing paddling.
- 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.
- Water and snacks.
- 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.
- Pink Fancy Dress is optional but fun!
- Cash for cupcakes – all donations to Cancer Research UK.
Parking:
Free parking at Basingstoke Canal Centre.
Public Transport:
Nearest train station is Ash Vale and North Camp. Bus provider Stagecoach Services 3 & 11.
Changing & Toilets:
Accessible facilities in the visitor centre.
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.
