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
The Paddle Up Club is proud to be a non-profit British Canoeing (Paddle UK) affiliated club which provides you with insurance, and is led by qualified SUP Coaches and Instructors.
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.
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 - led by qualified SUP coaches and instructors
Insurance
WhatsApp group full of like minded others in the Surrey area
Discounts on reputable SUP brands including our favourite local retailers: Whitewater The Canoe Centre
Access to a calendar of club events, on and off the water
Additional socials (post paddle pub trips, picnics, bbq’s, camping trips away)
Additional weekend paddles
Themed nights & fundraising
Informal coaching and feedback during club sessions and discounted 1:1 coaching sessions
“And just like that I met my people” - Paddle Up Club member
Club season
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 for those with winter kit - ie Drysuit.
Membership options
Annual £60 (pro rata)
Day membership £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
Paddle Up Club vs Paddle Up
The Paddle Up Club is separate to Paddle Up Ltd. The club is a Paddle UK not for profit affiliated club. Whereas Paddle Up is a limited company who offer coaching, paid for trips, and other events. Club members are still very welcome to book onto Paddle Up Ltd sessions and get access to discounted coaching with India & Joshua.
Where does my membership money go?
The money you pay to the club goes towards the affiliation cost, which provides the club with public liability insurance. Membership fees are also used to purchase safety kit, and host club events. And most importantly hot chocolate and marshmallows for the club to have post-paddle refreshments.
Summer of SUP
As well as regular club nights, we have an exciting calendar of events. For example: SUP racing • camping in the Lake District & Oxford • 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 • Safety & Skills sessions