Water Rental - SUP/ Canadian Canoe 2025

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    YMCA Fairthorne Manor

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    Curdridge, GB

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  • Choose from our variety of craft available

    Description

    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:

    1. SUP: 1 adult or 1 adult & 1 small child
    2. Open Canoe (Canadian)- combination of 2ads/2ch, 1ad/3ch, 3ads/1ch, 3 ads (4ads not permitted) - Paddling in Botley direction only.

    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.




    Requirements

    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!

    Happy Paddling


    What to bring

    You should bring:

    Your booking confirmation

    You should:

    1. Wear comfortable clothes for the water including fixed rear shoes (please do not wear crocs or flip flops)
    2. Bring a spare set of clothes including shoes and towel
    3. Sun cream/ sunhat/ sunglasses
    4. Water bottle
    5. A debit/credit card to buy refreshments from our Paddlers Rest shack


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    a month ago

    We did the Family Fun Day and it was really good, the kids loved the Kayaking and Paddle Boarding as well as the rock climbing!!

    Jose Nobrega

    Jose Nobrega

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    a month ago

    Disappointed with the food during the activity day. I paid £28 for 5 cheeseburgers and a hotdog and then told they had no tomato sauce. I wouldn’t have bothered if I’d known that. Thought the food would be more ...

    Laura Bishop

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    a month ago

    I attended the Bank Holiday event on 26 May 2025 as a grandparent. The children aged 17 - 12 enjoyed the activities and I congratulate the organisers of the event. Many of the questions here aren't relevant to a day ...

    Rosemary Nicholls

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    2 months ago

    So fun recemmend face your fears good for school trip good. no matter who you are going with always fun. fun actives I was jumping in joy kind staff brought up memories. Screw all people who gave 2+1 stars!

    Damian Sol

    Damian Sol

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    6 months ago

    Brunch with The Grinch was brilliant my granddaughter loved it. The staff were excellent making the whole experience very enjoyable. The food was amazing and so was the gift. Overall great value for money! Big thank ...

    Wendy Harper

    Wendy Harper

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