Socials & Safaris
Our weekly Social paddles are FREE for DPBClub members and non-members are always welcomed (small booking fee applicable).
During Spring, Summer & Autumn we paddle from our base at The Albany Pub, Thames Ditton every other Thursday evening and Sunday afternoons and alternate between Kingston and Weybridge alternate Thursday evenings. During summer we run socials with our West London group in various locations on The Thames and Grand Union Canal.
Open to all level of abilities and a great way to paddle with other like-minded people. Club social’s are relaxed and friendly, led by a qualified club member – the route, pace and distance are determined by the group – we never leave anyone behind!
Our year round Safari’s take us to other waterways to explore. These safari trips are planned, risk assessed and led by our qualified Paddlesport Leaders.
DPBClub members go FREE and non-members are always welcomed (small fee applicable).
Safari’s vary in distance and duration, often including a lunch stop at a waterside pub/cafe. Sometimes entailing us climbing over trees with our boards and having to get in and out to avoid low obstacles – these adventures are currently only open to those who have paddled before and are used to paddling longer distances. We welcome kayakers & canoeists on our safari’s – please check each safari’s activity details to ensure it’s a suitable one for you.
UPCOMING SOCIALS & SAFARIS
HAMBLE HIDDEN TAP SAFARI
A SUPer fun day out in Hampshire with drinks lowered to our boards from The Hidden Tap. Plenty of time to relax, play and explore the River Hamble.
GREAT STOUR SAFARI
A 4 hour SUP Safari through Kent. Expect lush green banks, reed beds and an abundance of wildlife. Keep quiet and you might see a water vole, or a heron half-hidden in the reeds.
RICKMANSWORTH SAFARI
SUP Safari on the Grand Union Canal from Rickmansworth. Watch out for the monkeys hanging around!
SUNDAY MORNING SOCIAL PADDLE
Our Sunday morning SUP Social paddles from various locations.
RECENT EVENTS
JUBILEE RIVER SAFARI
Welcoming Spring with a paddle and picnic on The Jubilee River. A beautiful day and a new favourite paddle destination.
Limehouse Loop & Olympic Park Safari
A winter SUP Safari for 13 around the Limehouse loop including the Olympic Park.
Brentford Safari
2 new friends joined 10 club members for a fantastic paddle from Brentford to Hanwell for lunch at The Fox and back.
Pink Paddle 2025
Pink fancy dress paddleboarding & cake raised awareness of Breast Cancer and money for Cancer Research UK.
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!