Choose from our variety of craft available
Enjoy the freedom of the River Hamble on our rented craft; paddle with friends and family or enjoy a peaceful solo paddle.
Select from a variety of hire options with all safety equipment provided:
You can mix and match the craft required; for self launch bookings, revisit the calendar and select self launch.
Enjoy a refreshing drink, ice cream or snack at Paddler's Rest, our riverside catering outlet or stop off at one of the local pubs on the river.
Our location at the tidal upper reaches of the river mean we have a maximum of 5 hours available for paddling (subject to sunset and other activities taking place at the centre); please use the calendar to see available dates and times.
Visit our website https://ymca-fg.org/river-hamble-access/ for the long range tide time; our access times are also posted weekly on our Facebook page.
Please check your reservation at the time of booking as mistakes cannot be refunded at a later date. If you are unable to attend your booked session, you can request a credit note for a future session with us as long as we receive notification before the start of your session. Refunds are not available.
Please watch our instructional videos in advance:
Canoe - Canoe Hire at Fairthorne Manor - YouTube
SUP - Stand Up Paddleboard Hire at Fairthorne Manor - YouTube
Please make sure you have read our watercraft agreement before attending:
PowerPoint Presentation (ymca-fg.org)
Toilets and showers will be available at the Family Park campsite. Additional toilets may be available closer to the boathouse, please check with the staff on arrival!
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See what people are saying about YMCA Fairthorne Manor.
10 days ago
We had the most incredible day at Fairthorne Manor YMCA! The range of activities for the kids was outstanding – from Stand Up Paddleboarding and kayaking to rock climbing and abseiling, there was never a dull moment. The ...
Scott Hay-Furber
10 days ago
Fairthorne family fun day was amazing! We all had so much fun and our girls got to try activities they had never tried before. The staff were brilliant and made our girls feel safe and supported teaching them technique ...
Claireee Faireee
10 days ago
We had the most amazing family day at Fairthorne Manor. The staff were friendly and great! Perhaps some more / better signage to the various events would be good, we missed the pond dipping (we only found this once we ...
Cariad Mc Aslin
2 months ago
1st visit to Fairthorne YMCA for a paddleboard on the Hamble with a friend. Helpful receptionist on arrival. Set in a Beautiful expanse of natural woodland and with an excellent landing point to the Hamble, we had a ...
Sam Germing
2 months ago
Used the “River Launch” for another day on Hamble River. Fairthorne’s river launch gives you access to the most beautiful parts of Hamble river. If you turn left after launching you can go all the way to the waterfall ...
Mark Cullen
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