Upstream paddle with the flow for a pub lunch at Teddington. When the flow direction changes we will head back to the Arches.
LOCATION: Brentford Boating Arch, Kew Bridge: Location What3Words: Jelly.Probe.Cards.
Please do not enter the arch nearest the water via the gym. Wait for the Thames Leader to open the other end (facing the pub) to gain access to the toilets and changing room.
NON-MEMBERS & GUESTS: You must be a member to join this trip.
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT: Please keep eye on forecast and bring your own cag or waterproof jacket if you have one, water, and a snack for a mid-paddle break if you think you need it.
GROUP SIZE: Maximum number is the Leader plus 6 but depending on the group this might change to more. The minimum number of people is the Leader plus 2. Email the Thames Leader or info@chelseakayakclub.co.uk if the list is full but you would like to join the paddle.
WHEN: Saturday 24 October 2026
TIMINGS: Meeting time : By 09.30 hrs, foreshore briefing time : 10.15 hrs, On the Water (OTW): 10.30 hrs
Pub lunch at Teddington approximately 13.00 – 14.00 hrs. Return to Kew Bridge approx. 16. 45 hrs
GRADE: B. i.e Explore Award or operating at equivalent level. Due to distance. If you are unsure sign-up and discuss your suitability with the leader. If you have been on multiple Thames paddles this year you are likely to be fine.
If you are running late, or for other changes, please message (not email) the session leader at least an hour before. This is important as the trip may need to be cancelled if we go under the minimum group size.
TIDES: Richmond Lock: LW 08:40, HW 14:30, LW 21:50 See Admiralty Easy tide for further details. Sunset 17:49.
LEADER: David
SIGN-UP:
Please sign-up by 16:00 on the day before the paddle, if you would like a place and will require use of boats and equipment. Please do not sign-up if you are not certain you can attend – because that takes a place away from others.
Max number of people on each session: Leader plus 6 others.
Min is 3 people including leader.
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PLEASE NOTE:
- These sessions are not suitable for people with no or limited paddling experience you must meet our minimum prerequisites please refer to Trip and Session Guidelines.
- Please make sure you read the Port of London Authority’s (PLA’s) Basic Principles of Navigation/Paddling on Upper Tideway (For more complete information see Paddling on the Tideway – A Code of Practice for Paddling on the Tidal Thames 2017 ). See also The River Thames Recreational Users Guide – Teddington to Sea Reach
Also useful for tides and events on the river see PLA Boating on the Thames page . - LIGHTS ARE REQUIRED WHEN PADDLING AFTER DARK. Please bring along your own waterproof torches if you have them, or place a white bike lights in two milk cartons and bring some string to attach them to the kayak.
- Follow any specific instructions that are given by the session leader, such as getting on the water and group management.
- Neoprene spray decks and BA/PFD’s are available.
- Please look after any kit that is borrowed – treat it with care and as if it is your own.
- Consider bringing a snack and bottle of water with you – especially in periods of warmer weather given the distances that are covered on the session.
- Even when in a group with an experienced paddler, everyone on the river is responsible for their own safety, keeping a look out and navigating in a correct manner to avoid collisions or causing a collision, etc.
- Failure to comply with PLA rules can result in you being fined £5,000.
