O&E Paddle to Olympic Park & Picnic

Join our women-only paddlesport session and choose between a kayak or paddleboard.

This session is for confident paddlers who are comfortable paddling for around an hour at a time. The start and end point will be the Teviot Pontoon.

As a group you will paddle to the Olympic Park and back, with a break in between to have a picnic. If you would like to have a picnic, please bring your own food and drink and wrap it securely. There will be space on your craft to hold your food in.

Come along, meet like-minded women, and enjoy a fun time on the water!

(If you are a beginner, we recommend attending one of our 2-hour paddle sessions to build your confidence on the water. Our friendly instructors will guide you through the basics in a supportive, relaxed environment.)

Oar & Explore

This session is held by Oar & Explore. We’re a community-led initiative in East London, helping women, especially those from Muslim and global majority backgrounds, feel confident taking up paddling and getting on the water.

Every woman should have the chance to try paddle sports, and we're here to help break down any barriers— whether it's cultural, religious, or financial.

Since launching in 2022, we have grown from an 18-woman class to nine certified instructors and over 100 participants.

Our aim is simple: to make paddling more welcoming, keep it affordable, and encourage more women to grow into community leaders.

Please contact oar.and.explore@gmail.com or visit oarandexplore.com to make any queries about this session.