SUP Club Worcestershire: Build Confidence, Fitness, and Community on the Water

Consistency. Community. Calm.

Weekly instructor-led sessions to build your skills and your social circle.

Make the river a habit. Welcome to SUP Club; a safe, supportive, and social space based at our HQ in Defford. These weekly sessions are designed for those who have found their balance and want to make the water a regular part of their lives.

Whether you are looking to improve your technique, meet like-minded people, or simply find a consistent "reset" in nature, our club provides the structure and community to help you stay active all year round.

Spring 2026: Reconnect with the Water

April is the perfect time to return to the river. Our early-season Sunday sessions focus on rebooting your confidence and soaking up the restorative energy of spring.

Expect light-hearted sessions with a mix of gentle coaching, relaxed social paddling, and the occasional mini-adventure. We tailor every session to the group and the weather, whether that’s refining your paddle stroke or cruising past riverside wildlife. This is your chance to set a steady, positive tone for the season ahead.

Who Can Join?

The club is designed for paddlers who want to progress in a relaxed environment.

Experience: You have completed a lesson with us or are a competent paddler.
Skills: You are comfortable kneeling, standing, and steering.
The Vibe: You want to paddle socially and enjoy the river’s quietest stretches.

Note: You do not need to own your own kit or be an expert at self-rescue (though you must be able to swim 50m).

Why Join SUP Club?

Hassle-Free Restoration: We provide all the gear; boards, wetsuits, and buoyancy aids, along with free parking, hot showers, and changing rooms. Just turn up and head to the water.
Safety & Integrity: Every session is risk-assessed and led by qualified, friendly instructors. We handle the logistics so you can focus on the flow.
Consistent Wellbeing: Regular time in "Blue Space" is proven to reduce stress. Our club makes it easy to prioritise your health and nature connection.
A Supportive Tribe: Join a community that values laughter and shared progress over "perfect" performance.

Activity Details:

Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours.
Location: Arden Sailing Club, Defford (with occasional away-days).
Ages: 10+ (Under 18s must be accompanied by a guardian).
Cost: £20 per session (£18 if you Bring Your Own Board).

Includes:

Full use of premium paddleboarding equipment.
Secure storage, parking, and hot showers.
Professional management and safety-focused guidance.
Access to themed sessions, from sunset paddles to wildlife spotting.

Book your sup club session below

Simply choose your day and preferred session time and select your tickets. Any questions just give us a call and we'll walk you through it :)

Additional Information

1Being YOU @ Wittering SUP

You are welcome here. Our aim is to ensure a safe and accessible way for every being to enjoy the physical and mental health benefits of stand-up paddleboarding regardless of race, religion, size, gender, sexual orientation or disability. If you feel that you or a loved one’s neurodiversity or disability might impact your SUP adventure, please talk to us so that we can curate a plan and a safe space for you.

2COVID19 Secure Audited

All our sessions will be socially distanced, hygienic and will adhere to government guidelines and advice from British Canoeing, the ASI and the Avon Navigation Trust as these evolve over time as well as meeting our own internal COVID19 risk assessment standards. We are ASI COVID19 Secure Audited.

3On-site facilities

Wittering SUP HQ is based at Arden Sailing Club where we have toilets, changing rooms, hot showers, light refreshments, picnic tables and secure parking onsite.

4What is included?

A full price membership ticket includes a licenced board, a paddle and a QR waist belt. It also includes optional wetsuit loan, buoyancy aid, dry bag. You will also have free parking and access to the facilities including the showers, changing rooms and Kitchenette. A ticket discounted for bringing your own board requires you to provide your own board and your own river licence purchased through British Canoeing. Other items can be loaned if you are without.

5What should you wear?

When paddling through the winter we need to be prepared for the reality of a fall. Wearing even 3 mm of neoprene will help to reduce the risk of cold water shock and hypothermia. We recommend wearing a wetsuit. You can layer up over your wetsuit, a pac-a-mac and packable trousers are a great thing to carry in your dry bag to keep off any wind chill if you do get wet. When the weather turns cold it is wise to cover your feet, water shoes, trainers, even wellies are all fine. You should bring a towel and a change of clothes just in case. Be sure to check the weather and dress appropriately for outdoor exercise. Buoyancy aid is optional and personal preference at our location and they can be borrowed from the club at no extra cost. During the cooler months you may want to wear a few layers or perhaps a hoody; feel free to bring your own wetsuit. We have a few wetsuits and thermal rash vests you are welcome to borrow :) On my feet I prefer a physical connection with my board so I tend to go barefoot, but any water-shoe is fine or even a pair of old trainers that you don’t mind getting wet. A towel and a change of clothes are a good idea, just in case ;)

6Feeling a little unsure?

New skills outside of our comfort zone can always seem a little daunting, but we are always SO much more capable than we think we are. We are passionate about making sure everybody feels safe, confident and happy with their experience; our approach is gentle, supportive and compassionate and you have nothing to worry about; we’ll look after you :)

7Refund & Cancellation Policy

We have to plan ahead and session spaces are limited so we offer a full refund if you notify us of your cancellation 2 weeks before your session or a 50% refund a week before your booked session (gift voucher sessions are non-refundable). We only operate under the safest conditions, as such if the weather (wind), or water (flow/flood) conditions are not appropriate for beginner’s lessons we will notify you and arrange a more suitable date for your experience.