Club Membership
“I really appreciate their focus on safety and upskilling us to ensure our own and each others safety - it gives me so much confidence in the club and i'm really proud to be a part of it”
— Paddle Up Club member - 2023
Paddle Up Club
The friendliest stand up paddle boarding club based Shepperton/Chertsey/Sunbury/Byfleet/Weybridge/Laleham
Summer paddles take place Thursday evenings around 18:30, with additional weekend paddles and events scattered throughout the year. Winter paddles take place on weekends.
The Paddle Up Club is proud to be a non-profit British Canoeing (Paddle UK) affiliated club.
To be a member you need
To be able to swim 50 metres unaided
Have a valid Paddle UK (formally known as British Canoeing) on the water membership
Own your own board or have regular access to one
Must have your own properly fitted buoyancy aid or PFD
Have a quick release belt
Be competent on a paddle board and must be able to self rescue (fall off and get yourself back on)
Complete an informal paddle competence assessment prior to joining social events and activities
Be your wonderful self!
Membership includes
Weekly social paddles on Thursday nights (from around 6.30pm)
Safety, support, and Insurance
WhatsApp group full of like minded others in the Shepperton area
Discounts on reputable SUP brands including our favourite local retailers: Whitewater The Canoe Centre
Regular post paddle pub trips, BBQ’s and picnics
Access to a calendar of club events, on and off the water
Additional weekend paddles and planned trips away
Themed nights & fundraising
Informal coaching and feedback during club sessions
“And just like that I met my people” - Paddle Up Club member
Club regulations
The club's summer season officially runs from 1st April - 30th September subject to safe river and weather conditions. However, due to popular demand we continue club paddles throughout winter. To join winter paddles you must have winter kit. I.E Drysuit.
Membership options
Annual £60
Day taster £5
Undecided?
Not sure about joining? For £5 pp non members can purchase a one off day membership. For more information, please contact our members secretary Maddy, members.paddleupclub@gmail.com
Summer of SUP
As well as regular club nights, we have an exciting calendar of events. For example: Competed in some SUP racing in Henley Upon Thames • had a blast at SUP fest in the Lake District • paddled our giant SUP in the Battle Of The Thames • won the Shepperton River Raft Race • went on some stunning coastal trips • paddled through central London • and even had a training session with the legendary SUP world champ Michael Booth.
Follow our journey on Instagram here
