Paddleboard hire
Stand-up paddleboarding on the Hamble. Stable inflatable boards for first-timers, and touring boards if you've paddled before.
- Ages 12+
- One person per board
From£19.50per person
Swanwick Marina · River Hamble
Paddleboard and kayak hire on the River Hamble
Pick a board or a kayak, get a quick briefing from the team and head out from our base at Swanwick Marina.
Ages 12 and up · Under-18s paddle with an adult · Buoyancy aid, paddle and briefing included
Choose your craft
Stand up, sit down or share the paddling
Three ways onto the water, all booked by the hour. Every hire includes a buoyancy aid, a paddle and a safety briefing before you set off.
Single kayak hire
A stable sit-on-top kayak of your own. Easy to pick up, and a relaxed way to explore the river at water level.
- Ages 12+
- 1–4 hours
From£19.50per person
Double kayak hire
Share a sit-on-top kayak with a friend or family member and take turns setting the pace.
- Ages 12+
- Two per kayak
From£13.50per person
Prices are per person for one hour. Any booking fee is shown before you pay.
How a hire works
From car park to river in about half an hour
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Book online
Choose your craft, date and time. Your confirmation has everything you need.
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Arrive 30 minutes early
Sign in, get changed and watch our short induction video.
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Get your briefing
We fit your buoyancy aid, run through technique on land and suggest a route for the tide.
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Paddle, then relax
Head out on the Hamble, then bring your kit back and grab a drink.
Google reviews
What people say after a paddle
from 300+ Google reviews
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Never managed to stand up but really enjoyed it. Good instructions and excellent equipment.
Maureen B.Paddleboard hire -
We had a really great experience at the Paddle Centre. Friendly and helpful staff, we got shoes to wear on the SUP boards, the toilets were clean and there was a hose to rinse our feet when we had finished.
Sarah H.Paddleboard hire -
Staff were very welcoming, water etiquette instructions & the laminated map in the kayak were very helpful to use & it was a very short distance to lift the kayaks up & down the slipway.
Lisa W.Kayak hire -
I went kayaking on the Hamble with the team at the Paddle Centre and it was brilliant.
Sunjeev M.Kayak hire -
Went paddling. Came a bit late but the lady let us stay a bit later whilst she packed up which was so nice of her. Really relaxing and nice trip around the river.
Jess B.Google review -
This was our second time at the Paddle centre it's a lovely location to be out on the water and the staff at this centre were excellent.
Ian G.Google review
Gift vouchers
Give time on the river this Christmas
A Paddle Centre gift voucher is a present they'll actually use. Choose any amount from £5, and they can put it towards paddleboard or kayak hire whenever suits them next year.
Your paddle starts at Swanwick
A riverside start on one of Hampshire's prettiest rivers
We're based beside the slipway at Swanwick Marina, between Southampton and Fareham. From here you can head towards neighbouring Universal Marina or explore further upriver, and we'll suggest the best route for your experience and the tide.
Key facts
- Minimum age
- 12 yearsUnder-18s paddle with an adult
- Arrive
- 30 mins earlyTo sign in and get changed
- Included
- Kit & briefingBuoyancy aid and paddle
- Free cancellation
- Up to 14 daysBefore your booking
I've never paddled before. Is hire OK for me?
Yes. Most of our customers are first-timers. Kayaks are the easiest place to start; paddleboards take a little more balance. Every hire starts with a briefing on land, and we'll suggest a route that suits you. If you'd like an instructor alongside you, ask about our lessons.
How old do you have to be?
The minimum age is 12. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied on the water by an adult.
What should I bring?
Clothes you don't mind getting wet, a change of clothes, a towel, your phone in a waterproof pouch or dry bag, and a deposit item such as a bank card or car keys.
Where can we paddle?
From Swanwick you can head towards Universal Marina or explore the quieter upper reaches of the river. We'll suggest the best route on the day based on your experience and the tide. Read our River Hamble paddling guide.
Explore the Hamble
Get to know the river
Paddling the River Hamble: routes and tides
Which way to go, how the tide works and how to share a busy river.
Where to paddle on the Hamble
The Jolly Sailor, Manor Farm, the Horse and Jockey and the Hidden Tap.
Thinking about your own board?
Our sister company, The SUP Company, sells paddleboards, kayaks and kit, with honest advice on what suits the way you paddle.
Ready when you are
Find a time that suits you
Live availability for paddleboard and kayak hire. Book in a couple of minutes.