Hamble & Botley Falls Tour

Level up to moving water and join us on the River Hamble & Botley Falls sheltered water tour with coaching

This guided tour sets off from YMCA Fairthorne Manor, where you'll find car parking, pontoon launch just a short walk away along with a hose to rinse down your board afterwards!

We’ll head right onto very sheltered water allowing you to get over any initial wobbles, building confidence and to get a feel for the river flow - paddling through the rolling countryside, past some local gardens (Beware the Crocodile!) then stopping at Botley Waterfall for some photo opportunities and (if the Hidden Tap is open) - take a rest break for a unique floating drink experience.

Then return back to our launch point, If we still have the time and energy and the tide is in our favour, then there is the option to paddle out to where the water widens becoming sheltered water with a faster flow.

This tour is perfect for paddlers who can already paddle, have had a lesson or joined a tour or two and are looking to build stamina on the water and explore different locations to gain confidence and experience on waterways with flow and motion. It is an experience that will help improve your technique and make great memories.

If bringing your own board, you will need to use a quick release waist belt for your leash and a PFD.

If you do not have one, you can buy or hire one on the next page.

Board and full equipment hire is also available on the next page for booking.

You will be expected to be able to carry your board, self-launch from a pontoon, turn, stop, stand up paddle and self rescue with no support for this tour.

If you are not quite there yet, please join us for a lesson instead.

If you feel the need to paddle on your knees for a break though, that is completely fine.

Please note that due to limited time availability; bookings are on a first come first serve basis so be sure to secure yours as soon as possible!

Must either have had a lesson, joined a tour or be a self taught paddler.

Fit enough for a 2.5hr Paddle with 30 minute break.

Season Suitable paddling clothes (Check out the website FAQ's and Info Zone for more details)

Soft soled footwear/neoprene boots.

SPF

Hat

Towel & a full change of clothes for the car for afterwards.

Snacks, Drinks and Money in case the hidden tap is open.

Guided Tour with informal group coaching.

Travel to Botley Waterfall and Return with optional trip out onto the Hamble River.