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A full day on the river: stand‑up paddleboard hire from The Boat Yard, Reading
An 8‑hour full‑day SUP hire with Thames Canoe Hire from The Boat Yard in Reading — this guide explains what the day covers and who it's suited for.
A full day on the river: stand‑up paddleboard hire from The Boat Yard, Reading.
Thames Canoe Hire is adding Stand Up Paddleboards (SUPs) to its hire range, offering a full‑day way to explore the water from its base at The Boat Yard in Reading. SUP blends elements of kayaking and surfing: larger, more buoyant boards that help with balance as you propel yourself with a paddle, and a full‑day hire gives you time to settle into the rhythm of the river and cover more ground than an hour‑long taster.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Stand Up Paddleboarding — a hybrid on the water
SUP combines aspects of kayaking and surfing: you stand on a larger, buoyant board and move with a paddle, making it an accessible way to explore the river for extended periods.
Larger, buoyant boards for easier balance
The SUPs being introduced to Thames Canoe Hire’s equipment range are designed for stability and balance, helping newcomers find their feet on the water.
A full‑day hire from The Boat Yard
Full‑day SUP hire starts and ends at Thames Canoe Hire’s base, The Boat Yard, giving paddlers a full eight hours to make the most of the day on the water.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
A full‑day SUP hire from Thames Canoe Hire is designed as an uninterrupted stretch of time on the water: you collect your board at The Boat Yard, find your balance on a buoyant SUP and use the paddle to explore the river at your own pace. It’s an opportunity to move between moments of steady cruising and short bursts of focused technique as you learn to handle the board.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this hire suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Thames Canoe Hire is introducing SUPs to its hire range; these boards are larger and more buoyant than typical surfboards to help with balance and are available as part of the hire offering.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is a full‑day SUP hire?
Full‑day hire is an eight‑hour session.
Where does the hire start and finish?
Full‑day hire starts and ends at Thames Canoe Hire’s base, The Boat Yard.
What is the minimum age to hire a SUP?
Participants must be at least 12 years old; anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.
What is stand up paddleboarding (SUP)?
SUP is a hybrid water sport combining elements of kayaking and surfing: you stand on a larger, more buoyant board and propel yourself with a paddle.
Are SUPs available from Thames Canoe Hire now?
Thames Canoe Hire will be introducing SUPs to its range of hire equipment in the coming year.