FAQs
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Finding us Membership Group Bookings
Who are we?
How did we start?
We were founded by Brett Scillitoe on 7th April 2017 when he started a Facebook group and WhatsApp group.
When was the first paddle?
The first paddle was 19th April 2017.
Where was our first base
Dittons Beach, Albany Reach Open Space, Aragon Avenue, Thames Ditton, Surrey, UK
Finding Us?
Training Bases
Thames Ditton
The Albany Pub
Queens Road, Thames Ditton, Surrey, KT7 0QY
Parking
Please park responsibly in the local area. There is parking available at The Albany pub. They would welcome you in afterwards for a post paddle recovery drink.
What3words link - https://w3w.co/puts.civic.stages
Toilets and Changing
The Albany's toilets are accessible through the pub. It would make them happy if you bought a beverage, buy way of a thank you.
Hampton & Molesey
Hampton Sailing Club
Bens Alley, Thames St, Hampton TW12 2EW
Parking
Molesey side - please use the ferry to get to Hampton Wharf
Car park What3words link - https://w3w.co/safely.prom.spot
Ferry location What3words link - https://w3w.co/pies.moved.sooner
Hampton side - There is no parking on site. The nearest parking is at Hampton Railway Station (0.5 miles). The best way to come to Hampton Wharf is via Public Transport, either by Train or Bus. The Station is an 11 minute walk and a number of buses stop by the Bell Pub, across the road from the Wharf.
Toilets & Changing
There are no toilets or changing facilities on site at the moment due to Covid regulations. The nearest toilet is in The Bell Pub, on the hill behind Hampton Wharf.
Walton & Sunbury
TS Black Swan
Penny Ln, Walton-on-Thames, Shepperton TW17 8NQ
Parking
What3words link - https://w3w.co/jams.jacket.mice
The Training base is at TS Black Swan, the Sunbury and Walton Sea Cadets. It is at the end of Penny Lane, a private road. Donations would be most welcome to help maintain it.
Please use the above link with your SatNav to find the Training Base. What3words works with most SatNav systems.
Toilets & Changing
There are toilets or changing facilities on site.
Weybridge
D'Oyly Carte Gardens
Desborough Lodge, Walton Ln, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8LT
Parking
What3words link - https://w3w.co/love.spike.expert
Toilets & Changing
There are no toilets or changing facilities on site. The nearest toilet is by ferry to Shepperton Lock or one of the Pubs locally.
What other bases do we have
There are currently 4 Paddle Bases, Thames Ditton and Hurst Park, Weybridge and Walton, Woking and Ash, Guildford and Godalming.
Membership
Problems Registering
I've attended a Training Session?
If you have attended one of our training sessions, please contact us and we will send you an invite to be a member, direct from the system. This will save you from filling in some forms.
Group Bookings
For group bookings, each member of the group will have to be registered on the system separately via the 2 stage registration/booking process. They will have to have their own email address, if they don't have their own email, then please put a number infront of your email address and use that. For the time being, you will need also to clear your Cookies or use the Incognito/Private window and then refresh the page or open another Tab/Window to add the next person. We are working with the platform providers to improve the system.
Terms & Conditions
Website usage
Welcome to our website. If you continue to browse and use this website, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy govern Dittons Paddle Boarding’s relationship with you in relation to this website. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not use our website.
The term ‘Dittons Paddle Boarding’ or ‘us’ or ‘we’ refers to the owner of the website. Our club is an affiliate member of British Canoeing. The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our website.
The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:
- The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice.
- This website uses cookies to monitor browsing preferences. If you do allow cookies to be used, the following personal information may be stored by us for use by third parties: Eola and PayPal. No credit card details are stored by us.
- Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.
- Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.
- This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions.
- All trademarks reproduced in this website, which are not the property of, or licensed to the operator, are acknowledged on the website.
- Unauthorised use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence.
- From time to time, this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).
- Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Our Paddle Bases
Our Paddle Bases are where we paddle from on a regular basis.
Some are different to the Training Bases where we run the Paddle Board Lessons locally.
Dittons Paddle Boarding
Dittons Paddle Boarding is a "Not for Profit", volunteer led, Community Club.
We have been affiliated to British Canoeing since 2018.
We offer paddle boarding lessons for complete beginners and those who want to improve their skills. Our aim is to expand the sport of paddle
If you are looking for a Paddle Boarding Lesson in Surrey and want to learn in a small group with a high coach to student ratio, please click the links below.
If you are a board owner and want to join our community for free, why not sign up to our Comms System on Discord. You will be able to ask the community for advice and join in the communities paddles and safaris. Dittons Paddle Boarding Club Members have access to all channels.
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Privacy Policy
Who we are
Our website address is: https://dpbclub.co/
What personal data we collect and why we collect it
What is this Privacy Policy for?
This privacy policy is for this website [dpbclub.co / dittonspaddleboarding.co.uk] and served by Dittons Paddle Boarding and governs the privacy of its users who choose to use it.
The policy sets out the different areas where user privacy is concerned and outlines the obligations & requirements of the users, the website and website owners. Furthermore the way this website processes, stores and protects user data and information will also be detailed within this policy.
The Website
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Membership payments are processed through the PayPal and a copy of their privacy policy can be found here – https://www.paypal.com/uk/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full What personal data we collect and why we collect it
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