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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!
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Safe Paddleboarding on the River Thames
Everything you need to know about SUP - or kayaking - safety on the Thames
Nigel Muir
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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...
Nigel Muir
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Looking back at 2021
2021: Thanks for the memories

The Paddler
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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...
Mark Horne
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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...
Nigel Muir and Sophy Aykroyd
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The History of the Thames at Richmond: Part 1
We start our trips from our floating pontoon, moored up next to Richmond Bridge.
Nigel Muir and Sophy Aykroyd
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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...

The Paddler
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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...
Nigel Muir and Sophy Aykroyd
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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...

The Paddler
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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....

The Paddler
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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....

The Paddler
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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...

The Paddler
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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....

The Paddler
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