Giant paddleboard session
Up to 13 people on one giant board, led by an instructor, with games and challenges. Great for teamwork, and nobody gets left behind.
- Instructor-led
- 90 minutes
- Up to 13 per board
From£30per person
Corporate & team days
Team days on the River Hamble
Get your team out of the office and onto the water. Giant paddleboard sessions, instructor-led groups and mixed hire from Swanwick Marina, a few minutes from the M27, with great places to eat together afterwards.
Formats
Three ways to get your team on the water
We'll recommend the right one once we know your numbers and what you want from the day.
Instructor-led team session
An instructor takes your group through the basics, then leads you on the river by paddleboard or kayak. Ideal if most people are new to paddling.
- Paddleboards or kayaks
- Beginner friendly
Team hire
Everyone picks a paddleboard, single or double kayak. Includes a safety briefing and route advice, then you head out together.
- Relaxed and social
- Hourly
From£13.50per person
Prices are per person and a guide only. Your quote will set out exactly what's included.
Why the river works for teams
Getting a team out of the office and onto the water does something a meeting room can't. Everyone starts at the same level, people help each other, and there's usually a lot of laughing when someone wobbles. It's a shared experience people still talk about weeks later.
We're based at Swanwick Marina, a few minutes from the M27 between Southampton and Fareham, so it's an easy trip for teams across the area.
Built around your group
No two team days are the same. Tell us how many people are coming, what they're like and what you want from the day, and we'll suggest the format that fits. You'll get a clear quote with everything that's included before you commit.
Everyone taking part needs to be 12 or over. Mixed abilities are absolutely fine: most of our groups include people who've never paddled before.
Eat and drink together
Turn a session into a team day
Swanwick has excellent options for lunch, dinner or a private room after your paddle. Book tables directly with each venue. Tell us your plans when you enquire and we'll time your session around them.
At The Paddle Centre
Grab a coffee, a cold drink or an ice cream at the centre when you're back on dry land. A simple, relaxed way to round off a session.
Boathouse Swanwick
A waterside restaurant inside Swanwick Marina, a short walk from us, with a south-facing terrace. Brunch, coal-cooked steaks and burgers, sourdough pizza and seafood.
The Navigator, Lower Swanwick
A pub on Bridge Road, opposite the marina, serving British food with local produce and Upham Brewery ales. Its Chart Room can be hired privately for up to 50, and there's free parking.
The Jolly Sailor, by paddle
The Hamble's most famous pub sits directly across the river, with a pontoon for paddlers. Our instructor-led Paddle & Pub trip stops there. About the Jolly Sailor.
Further upriver
For an adventurous team, a guided trip can take in the Horse and Jockey at Curbridge, a country pub on the creek. See where to paddle on the Hamble.
How it works
From enquiry to the water
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Tell us about your team
Fill in the enquiry form below. Rough numbers and dates are fine to start with.
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Get a clear quote
We'll recommend a format and send a quote setting out exactly what's included.
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Confirm the details
Once you're happy, we'll confirm your date and send joining information for everyone.
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Paddle together
Arrive, get kitted out, get a briefing and head out on the Hamble.
Planning questions
Before you book a team day
What if most of the team has never paddled?
That's normal. Most groups include complete beginners. The giant board and instructor-led sessions are designed for exactly that, and everyone gets a safety briefing and buoyancy aid.
How many people can you take?
Tell us your numbers and we'll confirm what we can run. A giant board takes up to 13 people per session; larger groups can be split across formats or sessions.
Can we eat together afterwards?
Yes. Boathouse Swanwick is inside the marina, The Navigator is just across the road with a private Chart Room for up to 50, and the Jolly Sailor is across the river. Book directly with the venue and we'll time your session to fit.
Does everyone have to take part?
No one should feel pushed into it. Let us know about anyone who'd rather stay on dry land, is nervous about the water, or has access or medical needs, and we'll plan around them.
What happens if the weather's bad?
We keep an eye on the wind and tide. If conditions aren't suitable, we'll contact you to discuss options, including moving to another date.
Is there a minimum age?
Everyone needs to be 12 or over, and under-18s must be accompanied on the water by an adult.
Get a quote
Tell us about your team day
The more you tell us, the more useful our recommendation will be. We'll come back to you with options and a clear quote.
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