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Tales from the water

News and views, opinions, tips, and techniques on paddleboarding and kayaking. There's also plenty about the river Thames, its wildlife and history, plus kit, travel recommendations and safety advice!

Nigel Muir

Winter Paddleboarding on the Thames

With a bit of planning and some decent equipment you can paddle all year round. Read on for our top tips for winter paddling. All of the...

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The Paddler

Looking back at 2021

2021: Thanks for the memories

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Mark Horne

Birds of the Thames

One of the best things about any trip in the great outdoors is the chance to see the local wildlife, and paddling with Active360 Richmond...

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Nigel Muir and Sophy Aykroyd

The History of the Thames at Richmond: Part 2

In Part 1 of our History of the Thames at Richmond articles we explored the history of the river from Richmond Bridge down to Richmond...

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Nigel Muir and Sophy Aykroyd

The History of the Thames at Richmond: Part 1

We start our trips from our floating pontoon, moored up next to Richmond Bridge.

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Recommended Paddleboarding Equipment List

The Paddler

Recommended Paddleboarding Equipment List

Making sure you have all of the correct safety gear and equipment on your paddleboarding trip Everyone loves the freedom of jumping...

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Nigel Muir and Sophy Aykroyd

Paddleboarding on the River Thames

Everything you need to know about SUP safety on the Thames Sun shining, no wind, beautiful day – perfect conditions to go paddleboarding...

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The Paddler

Paddling during Lockdown 2.0

As I sit and write this on a laptop staring out at a cloudy sky, this summer already seems like a long time ago. During those few months...

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The Paddler

In the record books?

...All the equipment I needed for a good night's sleep, and more importantly a meal, was at least 2 hours away....

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The Paddler

Learn Paddleboarding Videos

Lockdown is keeping us off the water, but it doesn't mean we can't take a little time to remind ourselves of some key paddle skills....

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The Paddler

Post-Lockdown Paddling

Local Lockdown Inspiration. We’re 5 weeks into lockdown now, and whilst it’s important to follow government advice, there’s nothing to...

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The Paddler

How did this happen?

It’s August 2017, the Met office has just issued an amber weather warning. I'm soaking wet on a paddleboard in the middle of the Thames....

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Paddle Richmond: SUP & kayak on the Thames

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Tales from the water