Santa SUP on the Tideway

• Follow the flood tide from Kew Bridge towards Richmond
• Pause for a pub stop in Richmond, with Old Isleworth as a backup
• Ride back with the start of the ebb tide
• Start with a briefing on weather conditions and safe navigation

Join us for a festive paddle on the Tideway at Kew Bridge!

After a safety briefing and discussion around weather conditions and safe navigation we will paddle up to Richmond with the end of the Flood tide. After a stop at a pub in Richmond we will ride back with the start of the ebb tide. This paddle is for Intermediate/experienced paddlers only!

These sessions are not suitable for beginners or paddlers with no experience of paddling on the Tideway. You can always book onto one of our Intro to safe paddling on the Tideway or Paddle fitness sessions first.

Weather conditions

Whilst we endeavour to carry out our SUP sessions, minimum numbers, instructor availability and weather conditions (If it is very windy or there is torrential rain meaning poor visibility) may mean we have to reschedule your lesson. We will always contact you to advise you as soon as we are able to discuss the options with you.

Tideway, the company behind London's super sewer has partnered with Active 360 and London Sports Trust to bring people closer to the River Thames. With the super sewer now up and running and protecting the Thames from sewage pollution, Active Tideway is designed to enable people reconnect with the Thames.

These sessions are subsidised by Tideway to enhance accessibility and make sure all Londoners from a range of backgrounds to have the chance to enjoy the river.

This paddle is for experienced paddlers only!

You will need to shower / wash hands thoroughly after the session if you have fallen in or been splashed and need to ensure any open cuts are covered.

We will also need to know of any recent injuries prior to the session.

PLEASE DRESS WARM! Windproof/Waterproof clothing is ideal! Avoid denim or cotton where possible (anything that can get heavy when wet and will not keep you warm). Thermals, fleeces/layers are great. Wetsuits available to use on the day.

Festive clothing additions welcomed - Santa hats etc.

We will be starting at our base at Kew Bridge.

The session will start with a safety briefing before heading out on the water.

We will then paddle up to Richmond with the end of the Flood tide. After a stop at a pub in Richmond (Old Isleworth as a back up!) we will ride back with the start of the ebb tide. The session will start with a safety briefing before heading out on the water.