Paddleboarding at Chipstead SC
Whether you’re a seasoned paddler or getting out on your SUP for the first time, Chipstead Sailing Club is a fantastic place to paddle board!
How do I join?
In order to paddle at Chipstead Lake, you need your own board (and buoyancy aid) – and to sign up as a member using the membership link above. You’re then just a brief induction away from getting on the water!
We are a friendly, member-led Club; we love to welcome new paddlers and to have social paddles during the warmer months.
Our membership year runs from January to December. There is a cap on the number of SUP memberships; once that’s reached, new memberships will not be available until the following January.
Do you offer lessons or board hire?
Unfortunately we do not offer lessons, board hire or pay-as-you-go paddling (while not connected with Chipstead, you can try https://www.standuppaddleboardingwithana.co.uk/ for lessons nearby or Leybourne Lakes, St Andrews Lake, Mote Park or Bewl Water for hire).
When can I paddle?
Our lake is shared with sailors, open water swimmers and others – so please check the Paddleboard link under the Information section of this website for latest SUP times and rules. If your query isn’t answered there, please email paddleb@chipsteadsc.org.uk.
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SCHEDULE OF PADDLEBOARDING TIMES 2026 (see also para. 21-25 above) |
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Winter SUP times (November – March) |
Exceptions and notes |
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Monday |
Sunrise to dusk |
(keep clear of Radio-controlled yachting 09:30-13:00) |
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Tuesday |
Sunrise to dusk |
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Wednesday |
Sunrise to dusk |
(keep clear of Radio-controlled yachting 09:30-13:00) |
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Thursday |
Sunrise to dusk |
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Friday |
Sunrise to dusk |
(keep clear of Radio-controlled yachting 09:30-13:00) |
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Saturday |
Sunrise to dusk |
Sunrise to 09:00 only on 14, 21 & 28 Mar |
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Sunday |
Sunrise to 10:00 |
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Summer SUP times (April – October) |
Exceptions and notes |
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Monday |
Sunrise to dusk |
See bank holiday timings below Sunrise to 09:00 & 16:30 to dusk only on 27 Jul & 3 Aug Avoid areas in use for training on 4 May and 29 Jun |
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Tuesday |
Sunrise to dusk |
Eastern end of lake only Sunrise to 09:00 & 16:30 to dusk only on 26 May, 28 July & 4 Aug Avoid areas in use for training on 30 Jun |
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Wed 1 Apr – 29 Apr |
Sunrise to dusk |
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Wed 6 May – 26 Aug |
Sunrise to 18:00 |
Sunrise to 09:00 only on 27 May, 29 Jul & 5 Aug Avoid areas in use for training on 1 Jul |
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Wed 2 Sep – 31 Dec |
Sunrise to dusk |
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Thu 2 Apr – 30 Apr |
Sunrise to dusk |
Eastern end of lake only |
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Thu 7 May – 24 Sep |
Sunrise to 09:00 & 14:00 to dusk |
Eastern end of lake only 16:30 to dusk on 28 May; avoid areas in use for training on 2 Jul |
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Thu 1 Oct – 31 Dec |
Sunrise to dusk |
Eastern end of lake only |
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Friday |
Sunrise to dusk |
Eastern end of lake on 29 May; avoid training areas on 3 Jul |
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Saturday |
Sunrise to 09:00 & 16:30 to dusk |
SUP allowed all day 4 Apr, avoiding social sailing (keep clear of Open Water Swimming area – map below) |
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Sunday |
Sunrise to 09:30 & 16:30 to dusk |
SUP allowed all day 5 Apr, avoiding social sailing (keep clear of Open Water Swimming area – map below) |
Bank holidays timings to note (for more details visit the Sailing Club Events Calander page)
- Easter Mon 6th April (club open day) paddleboarding until 13:30
- BH Mon 4 May (Sea Cadets) – east end of lake only, avoiding areas in use by Sea Cadets
- BH Mon 25 May (Regatta) – paddleboarding at eastern end of lake only
- Mon 31 Aug (dragon boat racing) – paddleboarding from 17:00
Anything Else I Need to Know?
– Please always wear a buoyancy aid and leash on the water
– Display your membership bands proudly when on the water (we suggest attaching to your buoyancy aid)
– Launch and recover only at the Club foreshore, pontoons or the SUP launch
– Give anglers plenty of space (20m+) and stay away from fishing platforms
– Use the east (Tesco) end of the lake when swimmers are present (see https://www.triswim.org.uk/ for times)
– Stay clear of the waterfall – and avoid the river at the east end of the lake if the boom is across (in the summer nesting season)
– Always be on the water with your under-14s, and at least on Club premises with under-18s
– For more info, check the paddleboarding guidelines page here
Happy paddling!
The Chipstead SUP Team (Darren, Caz, Tim & Beki)
