Corporate Team Building

That Actually Works

A day on London’s canals builds communication,
trust and team spirit in a way that no meeting room ever could.
All without a single trust fall in sight.

From 6 people All abilities Welcome
Photos Included Invoice/PO option All Kit Included

Paddle UK Instructors

4.9* – 200+ reviews
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Risk Assessment Provided

Canal & River Trust Partner
Fully licenced & insured
— Why paddleboarding

The team building activity your team will actually enjoy

Paddleboarding on London’s canals is genuinely fun – just the point when it comes to team building. When people are laughing, slightly out of their comfort zone, and encouraging each other to stay upright, team bonds form naturally. No facilitator required.

We work with companies of all sizes — from startup teams of 6 to large department away days of 60+. Every session is exclusively yours, fully managed from arrival to final photo, and can be combined with a canal litter pick for a CSR angle.

We provide full documentation for internal sign-off including a risk assessment, method statement, and public liability insurance certificate.

Everything included

 

🛶   Paddleboards, paddles & all equipment                    ✓
 
🤿   Safety briefing, buoyancy aids & leash                     ✓
 
👨‍🏫   Certified instructor throughout                                   ✓
 
📸  Complimentary group photography                           ✓
 
🧾  Risk assessment and insurance doc                          ✓
 
🚿  Changing rooms & showers on site                            ✓
 
📍  Choice of 4 London canal locations                           ✓
 
🕐  Sessions from 90 minutes to half day                       ✓

💡 CSR add-on: Combine your session with a canal litter pick for an activity that ticks team building and environmental responsibility in one booking.

— WHY IT WORKS

What your team gets out of it

Inclusive

Shared Challenge
Everyone starts as a beginner. That shared vulnerability levels the hierarchy and creates real camaraderie.

Immersive

Away from screens and desks
Being outside on the water resets people. Conversations happen on the canal that never happen in the office.

Achievable

Genuinely fun for everyone
No fitness level required. Our instructors get every ability level paddling confidently within minutes.

Memorable

For all the right reasons
Teams still talk about their canal session months later. That’s the difference between a team day and a team event.
The Process

How a corporate booking works

We handle everything from first enquiry to final photo. All you need to do is show up and enjoy.

Send us an enquiry

Tell us your group size, preferred location, date and any requirements. We reply within a few hours with options and pricing.

We send your docs

Risk assessment, insurance certificate and a session plan, everything you need for internal approval and PO sign-off.

Show up on the day

We greet your group, kit everyone out, brief the team and get you on the water. You don’t need to organise a thing.

Photos the next day

Your group photography album is shared within 24 hours, perfect for internal comms, LinkedIn and the team Slack.
— View from the canal

What a corporate session looks like

— Common Questions

Corporate booking FAQs

Everything HR will want to know before sending the booking request.

What's the minimum and maximum group size?

We can accommodate corporate groups from 6 people up to 50+. For groups over 20, we’ll split into smaller paddling groups with multiple instructors running concurrently. Larger groups have the option for mixed craft or starting in multiple locations. 

How do payments work?

If your event is more than two weeks away then we ask for a deposit to hold your preferred date/time. Then two weeks before the big day we’ll ask you to confirm your final numbers and pay the balance due. This way, you only confirm the spaces you need. Payments can be done online or we can invoice as required. 

Can you provide a risk assessment?

Yes. We provide a full risk assessment, method statement and public liability insurance certificate (£10m) as standard on all corporate bookings, everything your H&S team will need.

Does everyone need to be able to swim?

All participants need to feel comfortable in and around the water and be able to comfortably float. 

What if someone in the group has never paddled before?

No problem at all! Most birthday groups include people at all different ability levels. Our instructors are brilliant at getting first-timers standing and paddling confidently within the first 15 minutes. We adapt the session to the group, not the other way around

How far in advance do we need to book?

The earlier the better but for groups of 20+ we recommend 4–6 weeks. Smaller groups can often be accommodated with 2 weeks’ notice, especially mid-week. Get in touch and we’ll check availability.

What happens if the weather is bad?

We paddle in most weather — wetsuits mean a light shower doesn’t stop the session. If conditions are genuinely unsafe (high winds or thunderstorms), we’ll contact you as early as possible to rearrange at no extra cost. We never cancel without a good reason and always work with you to find an alternative date.

— What birthday groups say

Views from the canal

5.0

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150+ Google reviews
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Perfect way to explore London, by paddle board, through Regent’s Canal. Excellent instructor and great for beginners.

Highly recommend!

 

Karim A

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Instructors were fun and engaging. They had great patience teaching beginners like us and so we were able to pickup the techniques very quickly. Will be back again soon!

Ian T

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Highly recommended activity. no need to be very fit to enjoy.
Instructors are great and will make you feel safe.
It is a whole new perspective on this nice aera that I am used to walk nearly every week.

Guillaume R

Enquire about a corporate session

Tell us about your team and we’ll come back with options, availability and a quote. No obligation, just a conversation.

  • Response within a few hours
  • Camden, Hackney, Islington or Paddington
  • All abilities welcome, no experience needed
  • Groups from 6 to 60 people
  • Ask about out Paddle & Prosecco options

 

 

 

 

 

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