Corporate Paddleboarding Experiences | Wittering SUP | Worcestershire
Corporate Experiences · River Avon · Defford, Worcestershire

A day on the water
people actually want to attend.

Wittering SUP runs private corporate paddleboarding sessions on the River Avon at Defford, Worcestershire. Half days, full days, and multi-session programmes for teams who want something that is different from a meeting room with catering.

The format is flexible. Some teams want a proper physical challenge with games and competitions on the water. Others want something slower: time outside, away from screens, with the kind of low-stakes activity that prompts real conversation. Most want both. We tailor the session to your team before you arrive.

James is a certified Blue Health Facilitator and MBCT teacher. The science of what time near water does to the nervous system is baked into how we run sessions. We do not make wellness claims we cannot support. What we do say is that teams leave looking different to how they arrived, and most of them book again.

Get in touch
Private hire.
Built around your team.
FormatPrivate session, your team only
Team sizeUp to 20 on the water at once
DurationHalf day, full day, or multi-session
LocationArden Sailing Club, Defford
Blue Health focusAvailable as an add-on
Photos and droneIncluded
Enquire and get a quote
We respond within 24 hours.
Reviews

The best-reviewed paddleboard school
in the Midlands.

These reviews mean more to us than we can easily say. We read them on the hard days, and they remind us why we do this.

"15 of us joined as a corporate day with a mix of ages and abilities. Both instructors were extremely friendly and welcoming, making everyone feel comfortable. They introduced games and challenges which were brilliant. I would highly recommend this to any team."
William N  ·  Corporate day
Corporate paddleboarding team day on the river Team paddleboarding on the River Avon, Worcestershire
Why it works

What the science says
about time near water.

Attention restoration
The brain recovers near water
Research consistently shows that time near water reduces cortisol and restores directed attention. The kind of focus that work depletes is replenished by the kind the river provides.
Shared challenge
People talk differently on the water
The low-stakes physical challenge of paddleboarding creates a levelling effect. Hierarchy softens. People who barely speak in meetings find themselves actually helping each other stay upright.
Nervous system
Stress drops when the environment changes
James is a certified Blue Health Facilitator and MBCT teacher. He weaves nervous system awareness into every corporate session, including how to bring the calm you find on the water back to the office.
Inclusivity
Everyone can do this
All fitness levels, all ages, and a wheelchair-accessible board available on request. We have run sessions for teams where half the group had never been on the water and half had. Both groups leave having had a good time.
Memory
People remember days that surprised them
The best team days are the ones people bring up six months later. A morning on the Avon tends to do that. Not because it was extreme, but because it was different from what anyone expected.
Flexibility
Works for almost any team
Remote teams reconnecting in person, hybrid teams who rarely meet, office teams who just need a change of scene. The format adapts to the objective. You tell us what you need and we build around it.

Ready to talk through what your team needs? Get in touch →

Team paddleboarding on the River Avon Corporate group paddleboarding session
What is included

Everything is arranged
before your team arrives.

Private hire means your team has the water to themselves for the duration. No other groups, no shared sessions, no compromises. We work through the format with you in advance so the session is structured around your objectives.

Catering can be arranged from Revill's Farm Shop next door for a riverside lunch or post-session spread. The sailing club has toilets, changing rooms, hot showers, and ample parking.

For larger teams we split into groups across the day. Three groups of twelve in a day is manageable. Get in touch to discuss the format.

All equipment Boards, paddles, safety kit, wetsuits if wanted. Nothing to bring.
Expert instruction throughout ASI-accredited coaching from James and Alex, with additional instructors for larger groups.
Games and team challenges Relay races, board challenges, collaborative exercises. We run the activities and adapt to the group's energy.
Professional photos and drone footage Shared with the team after the session. Useful for internal comms and worth looking at.
Blue Health and mindfulness add-on Optional session content drawing on James's MBCT background and Blue Health facilitation. Practical, evidence-based, sceptic-friendly.
Fully inclusive Adaptive equipment available including a wheelchair-accessible paddleboard. We accommodate all abilities.
Corporate team on the water at Wittering SUP Aerial view of a paddleboarding group on the river
What people say

In their own words

★★★★★
Spent this summer taking groups of Sea Cadets aged 10 to 18 on the water with Wittering SUP. They have all had a fantastic time and all want to come again. The instructors are very professional and brilliant with young people.
Lauren M  ·  Group organiser
★★★★★
We had a fantastic morning. Fantastic customer service and so accommodating. Never done this before and they made us feel totally relaxed. Such fun and such professional instruction. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a team day.
Matt G  ·  Team day
★★★★★
A fun and challenging afternoon on the SUPs. James and Alex were so welcoming and encouraging and to paddleboard on such a beautiful stretch of river was a real treat. Highly recommended for teams.
Mandy B
★★★★★
What an amazing morning. James and Alex were exceptional teachers and our whole group of complete novices were paddling like pros by the end. James was also great at pointing out the birds we saw en route. The whole vibe was relaxed and friendly.
Jane  ·  Group session
★★★★★
Brilliant experience from start to finish. Would recommend to anyone regardless of size or age. Alex and James were so professional, reassuring and calming, and removed all the anxiety we were feeling.
Mick D
Practical details

What you need
to know

Duration
Half day, full day, or custom
Location
Arden Sailing Club, Defford
Worcestershire · WR8 9BJ
Team size
Up to 20 on the water
Larger teams split across groups across the day. 12 is the sweet spot for two instructors.
Ages
All ages welcome
Swimming
50 metres required
Pricing
Quoted per group
Based on team size, duration, and format
What to wear
Comfortable clothes you do not mind getting damp
Active wear or layers works well. Quick-drying fabrics ideal. We have wetsuits available. Bring a towel and a change of clothes if people want the option of getting in.
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Lunch from Revill's Farm Shop next door.

Locally sourced and good. We can arrange a riverside spread for your team after the session. Let us know when you enquire.

Get in touch

Tell us about
your team.

We quote per group based on team size, duration, and what you need. The form is the easiest way to start a conversation. We respond within 24 hours and are always happy to talk it through on the phone first.

Useful things to include: your rough date, team size, whether you want a half or full day, and whether you have any specific objectives (team building, wellbeing focus, social event). The rest we can work out together.

We are also happy to discuss multi-session programmes, Foundations in Blue Health as a structured wellbeing day, or anything that does not fit a standard format.

Prefer to call: 07850 938 255

Or email: bookings@witteringsup.co.uk

Enquiry form

Tell us about your team day

We respond within 24 hours.