We have been out paddling on the river Thames and spotted some other paddlers that use the waterway but don’t often come in to contact with other paddlers. So to help people meet up and to let new riders try out Paddleboarding we decided to start a Summer SUP club over the holidays. We have teamed up with the amazingly friendly guys at the Swan Hotel in Radcot and can use their camping field and car park for launch and setup so there is loads of space. All we need to do in return is pop in the pub for a pint after our paddle, such a hardship! River paddling with a SUP is so much more fun than lake or flat sea paddling as you get to see the lovely Oxfordshire countryside from a position not many see. Plus Stand Up Paddleboarding is great exercise and great fun on the river especially with a pub at the end of a long paddle.
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS THE SUP CLUB FROM 2015 WE HAVE A NEW LOCATION FOR 2016. Check out the 2016 “Paddleboard Tuesdays” Post.
If you have all your own kit then please just join us on the river for free. We aim to meet every Tuesday from 21st July onwards at 6.30pm until dark. We have many new paddleboards available to demo for experienced riders. But If you don’t have your own gear then please give us a call and book a rental board and basic lesson. An evening rental is £15 per person/board and includes basic instruction and safety brief. Please call ahead to book a board though as space is limited and don’t want to disappoint you. If you end up buying a paddleboard after trying it then your evening rental is refunded in the sale.
We have a range of Paddleboards in our Shop and generally have each available to try at the club so you can find the ideal board with our advice and test it out.
The Radcot location has a “lap of the island” which is great for beginners to get a feel of the board without going too far. For more experienced paddlers then we aim to head off for a longer distance paddle up to Grafton Lock from 7pm and also have a 14km downriver paddle in the planning stage for those game enough!
Costs:
– If you have your own kit then only a drink in the pub after.
– Hire kit for evening £15 per person/board (refunded if you buy a board after)
Date and Time:
Every Tuesday Evening from 6.30pm till dark through July and August.
Directions:
Head North to Radcot from Faringdon. When you get to the traffic lights on the bridge then turn right after the 1st set of traffic lights into the Swan Car Park. We will be setup in the grass field about half way through the field next to the river bank. If you want a satnav direction use the pub postcode OX18 2SX to get you close. Swan Hotel
