LEARN TO STAND UPWITH DITTONS PADDLE BOARDING CLUB
We offer Paddle Boarding lessons from our training base in Thames Ditton, Surrey on a beautiful stretch of the the River Thames, right near Hampton Court. These are for complete beginners or those that have paddled before and want to improve their skills. Led by our fully qualified and experienced coaches, we run small groups with a high coach to student ratio. Generally, four students to a Coach and a Wrangler who helps with relaying the coaching and makes sure everyone is safe. Safety and fun are the watch words for our sessions.
We want you to go away having learnt to control a paddle board, stand-up, self-rescue and understand the rules of the river and how to keep yourself safe. All equipment is provided, all you have to do is turn up! We also have availability for group sessions during the week or private sessions to suit you, your friends or family, ideal for Birthdays, Hens and Stags! Please call to discuss.
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…
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…
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…
RECENT EVENTS
Kent & Sussex Weekend
August Bank Holiday camping and paddling in Kent & Sussex. Two coastal paddles, one river & a canal - sometimes Plan B is better than Plan A!
River Hamble Safari
An all female summer SUP Safari to Hampshire. A perfect day trip filled with fun, friendship, sunshine, beautiful scenery and fantastic beer.
Arun Small Boat Rally
We joined The Wey & Arun Canal Trust's popular Boat Rally to celebrate a long tradition of navigating a river which was once part of a route from London to the South Coast.
Celebrating the Summer Solstice 2025
DPB Club members past & present joined with non-members for a free SUP-tastic day celebrating the Summer Solstice at Albany Reach Park.
St Patrick’s Stream Safari
What better way to enjoy the great outdoors than with a paddleboarding adventure along the enchanting St Patrick's Stream?
A REAL SUP Safari on the River Mole
10 paddle boarding explorers braved the Amazon "AKA The River Mole" for an adventure climbing over and under obstacles with like minded people!
Limehouse Loop
12 intrepid explorers took to public transport to paddle the Limehouse Loop where they covered 5 canals in one day!