Regents Canal SUP Safari Experience Day

Join us for a 10km + SUP Safari through London along the Regents Canal.

Starting at Kings Cross, we'll head upstream to Camden, through Primrose Hill and past London Zoo (try to spot Colobus Monkeys!) on towards Regents Park and Lisson Grove before turning around at Maida Hill Tunnel.

There are 4 locks between Kings Cross and Camden, so expect 8 portages (Some of them quite long)

There is an option to paddle downstream to the mouth of the Islington Tunnel on the return leg and stop for food at Kings Cross. (Or walk there afterwards)

Experience London from the water with a mix of new developments, cool gasholders, fancy shopping centers and stunning villas.

Paddle through Crazy Camden, tranquil Primrose Hill and onto Regents Park and London zoo for a trip to treasure forever.

Who is this Trip For?

This is an Improvers/Intermediates tour. You must be comfortable launching Bankside and carrying your board for the portages and capable of paddling 10km

(Though as always we'll take breaks to soak up the atmosphere, have a drink, snack and rest break and if you are tired you can paddle on your knees for a while)

Whats included

✔️ SUP tour, 4 hours with breaks and optional opportunity for food/drinks after

✔️ Unique paddle adventure taking in a mix of London Scenery

✔️ Focus on safety and fun

✔️ Opportunity to become part of the SUP community, large group paddle

✔️ Photography, so you can put your phone away and enjoy the day if you wish.

✔️ Friendly and supportive learning environment

✔️ Paddle UK qualified SUP Leader at your fingertips! No one misses out on expert guidance and tuition

✔️Our guided tour will help build your confidence while providing instruction and informal coaching on how to improve strength and stamina, posture, paddle skills and speed

Not included

Food & drink - don't forget to pack plenty of water, snacks and some money if you want to buy food/drinks

Transportation

Parking Fees at Carparks

As you will be bringing your own board and equipment, please ensure that you have a valid Paddle UK On the Water Membership (Formerly British Canoeing) If you don't have one, you can purchase it here:On The Water Membership | Paddle UK

PFD's and QR Waist Belts are Mandatory for this paddle, and drybags are strongly recommended. If you need to buy one you can do so from our online shop in advance here:Shop | paddlesupcompany

Cancellations

Please carefully read the cancellation policy here. By booking you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions.

FAQ’S

Can I come solo? Absolutely, your future friends are waiting for you.

Do I need my own kit? Ideally Yes. We may have a small amount of kit available to hire, please contact us to check availability before booking.

🩹 The quality of our local waterways is something to always be aware of and it’s important to do your own research regarding this. When paddle boarding with us we ask that you cover up any minor cuts and abrasions, and to wash once you are home if you fall/swim in the river, this is to reduce the risk of disease such as weil's disease.

Requirements

Fit for a 10km paddle

Can independantly stand on a paddleboard and portage.

Can avoid water based obstacles

A confident swimmer, can swim minimum of 50 meters unaided

Can fall off your board and get back on. (Self Rescue)

Age requirements Adults Only for this trip.

If you are unsure of the required ability level, please email us to discuss: hello@paddlesupcompany.com

What to bring

What to wear: Weather appropriate clothing for SUP, quick drying active wear / wetsuit & shoes you don't mind getting wet. As we enter autumn months, please pack a raincoat, peaked cap and an extra dry layer in your drybag in case you need it.

Everyone to bring the following; Plenty of bottled water, sun cream, hat, waterproofs, snacks, change of clothes, towel & any medication eg inhaler.

If you're providing your own kit please bring the following: SUP, paddle, buoyancy aid / PFD, waist leash, drybag with change of clothes.

Itinerary

Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour supported by a PaddleUK Leader

Please arrive at least 30 min early to give time to set up and be ready for pre-launch safety briefing.

Travel and Transport:

Please arrive at Gasholder Park, Regents Canal Towpath, Kings Cross at 10:30 to pump up your board and be ready for the safety briefing and to get on the water at 11am

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Car & Parking:

No Parking at the launch site - Park at Handyside Car Park, 3 Canal Reach,

Kings Cross is just a 2 minute walk to our launch sport (Reserve via Justpark - £12 up to 4 hours, £18 up to 6hrs) 6hrs and Carsharing would be best if possible to allow time to eat/drink in Kings Cross market and/or paddle down to Islington Tunnel.

Public Transport:

Kings Cross St. Pancras Station is a 10 minute walk away from our meeting point at What3Words Location goes.roof.crab

Simply pack everything you need for the trip in your SUP Carrybag and wheel it on the train/bus and onwards to your location. Follow signs to Regents Canal, head North past German Gymnasium, cross the canal, turn left onto the towpath, past ST Pancras Lock and the launch spot is by the last gas holder.

Able to swim 50M

Able to Self Rescue

Able to Portage and Carry Board

Able to Stand Up Paddle without assistance

Quick Release Waist Belt and PFD Mandatory.

Quick dry, lightweight comfortable sportswear type clothing.

Windproof/waterproof layer if weather is not warm/dry/sunny.

Neoprene Boots/Beach Shoes or soft soled footwear like trainers/plimsoles that you don't mind getting wet.

Drink/snacks/Picnic for the rest break.

Towel & a change of clothes in car for afterwards.

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