Bray Lake SUP

With September just around the corner it must be time of our end of month River Thames paddle.
Join our SUP Club session this Sunday 28th August 2022 and head out onto the River Thames with our instructor. We will be setting off at 10am so please make sure you arrive in enough time to get ready. The paddle will have finished by 1pm.
To join you just need to pre-book online your equipment hire or launch session if you have your own equipment. You need to be a competent paddleboarder to take part.

https://www.braylake.com/stand-up-paddleboard/

Posted • This weekend is the next Bray Lake Summer Series Race on Sunday 10th July.

For this event, we have our Joker Race, where paddlers complete 4x shorter laps and 1x longer or Joker lap with a total distance of 4km.

Check-in opens at 8:45 am, and race briefing will be at 10:30 am, with the race starting at 11 am

Entry closes on Saturday 9th at noon, so head to our website now to book your place.

Posted • NEW DATES SUP YOGA 💦🏄‍♀️🙏


Beginner SUP Yoga 4-week courses (see below for info)

💙Wednesdays – 18:00-19:30 starting 20th July 2022

Or

Can't commit to a Course but want to give it a go....

💙SPECIAL SUP Yoga Saturdays

8:00-9:30 16 July 2022
8:00-9:30 23 July 2022

Book online at www.braylake.com or via phone 📱 01628 638860 or email 📧

💙Beginner SUP Yoga 4 Week Course full info
Paddle – Balance – Stretch

This 4 week course focuses on improving your paddling skills, movement on the board and introduces you to SUP Yoga. Each week will progress your skills in a fun and relaxed environment.

What you will learn

Yoga stretches, beathing and relaxation techniques that will support your paddling journey

How to paddle safely and efficiently

Weather and waterway conditions and how to prepare for your SUP adventure

Turns and paddle strokes to build confidence in handling the board

How to fall, including self-rescue as well as helping others

What to wear and equipment needed

You need to be a competent paddleboarder to take part in these sessions. If you have not paddle boarded before we have lesson opportunities available.

Price: £130 for the 4 week course. This price includes your board and paddle hire.

This course can be booked either online at https://www.braylake.com/stand-up-paddleboard/ or by giving us a call on 01628 638860.

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Great shots from Sunday SUP club monthly river cruise.
You can book online for any of our sup club sessions. River trip is last Sunday of the month.

📸 Rachel Frost

Our BSUPA Learn to Tour course is the perfect way to learn the skills enabling you to start exploring our fantastic rivers and canals.
During this 4 hour course you will head out onto the River Thames learn practical skills alongside knowledge including personal preparation and safety, trip planning, equipment, rules of the road and the use of locks (portaging).
Course dates now available for booking,
Saturday 30th July 2022 – 10:00 – 14:00
Saturday 20th August 2022 – 10:00 – 14:00

Spaces on this course are £100 and you need to be a competent regular paddler who, ideally, has completed a beginners course previously.

Book your space today online or give us a call on 01628 638860.

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The weather forecast is looking great for our Beginner’s SUP Yoga course starting this Wednesday 15th June 2022, 18:00 – 19:30, and good news we have a few spaces remaining.
Paddle – Balance – Stretch
These 4 week courses focus on improving your paddling skills, movement on the board and introduce you to SUP Yoga. Each week will progress your skills in a fun and relaxed environment.
You will learn:-
• Yoga stretches, beathing and relaxation techniques that will support your paddling journey
• How to paddle safely and efficiently
• Weather and waterway conditions and how to prepare for your SUP adventure
• Turns and paddle strokes to build confidence in handling the board
• How to fall, including self-rescue as well as helping others
• What to wear and equipment needed

You need to be a competent paddleboarder to take part in these sessions. If you have not paddle boarded before we have lesson opportunities available.
Price: £130 for each 4 week course - this price includes your board and paddle hire.
This course can be booked either online or by giving us a call on 01628 638860.

Course is ran by

To book use the link below

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Posted • We are gearing up for race no.2 in the summer series for 2022.

This Sunday we challenge you to a 10km distance race around the lake - the perfect warm up for the BOTT or see if you can complete the distance before taking on a bigger challenge.

Each race is a stand alone event so you d**g need to enter the series to take part.

For the Bray series we run the Division classification system so check out the Haywood sports website for full details.

Full details will be sent out to all paddlers and entry closes on Saturday at 12pm. Race starts at 11am Sunday 12th

https://www.haywoodsports.com/bray-lake-race-series

Save The Date!
During our SUP Club session on Sunday 5th June 2022, 10:00 – 12:00 we will be running a litter pick, taking part in The Big Paddle Clean Up helping to keep our water ways clean.
This instructor led session will head down The Cut and onto the River Thames collecting rubbish on our way.
To join this session you need to be a competent paddle boarder and pre-book your equipment hire or own equipment launch slot online.
You will need to bring a bucket or similar container to go on the front of your board and we recommend some washing up gloves or alternative protective gloves.
Any questions please give us a call on 01628 638860.

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From SUP Club sessions to beginner and improver lessons we have lots of fantastic SUP opportunities at the lake this week,

Group Courses
Start SUP – Friday 13th May,14:00 – 16:00
Improver SUP – Saturday 14th May, 12:30 – 14:30
Start SUP – Saturday 14th May, 15:00 – 17:00
Start SUP – Sunday 15th May, 12:30 – 14:30
All group courses can be booked online. For private tuition and coaching options please call us on 01628 638860.

SUP Clubs Sessions
Wednesday, 18:30 – 20:00 - Fun Races and Games
Thursday, 10:00 – 12:00 – Fun Races and Games
Sunday, 10:00 – 12:00 – Step Back Turn Clinic

To join our SUP Club sessions you just need to prebook your equipment hire or own equipment launch space online. There is no requirement to purchase a membership to join in.

Our you looking to become a stand up paddleboard Instructor?
We have a few spaces remaining on a BSUPA Level 1 Instructor Course on 10th + 11th May 2022.
This 2 day course runs 09:30 – 18:00 and is £250 per person.
Give us a call on 01628 638860 to book your space today.

Our SUP Club sessions this week are all focusing on improving your paddling technique,

Thursday, 10:00 – 12:00 – Technique, Improve Your Paddling
Sunday, 10:00 – 12:00 – Turning Skill Improvement

These instructor led sessions are the perfect chance to get some free coaching and improve your paddling skills whilst meeting other paddlers.
To join in the fun you just need to book your equipment hire or own equipment launch slot online. You do not need to pay for a membership to participate in the sessions.

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On Saturday 19th March some of our SUP Club regulars took part in the Hurley Classic Event. Part of the event is an obstacle SUP race with the added challenge of paddling in the white water near Hurley weir. For Rachel this was her first experience of this type of water.
“A year after completing the beginners SUP course at Bray Lake, I joined my first away day for the Hurley Classic, an international paddle sport festival. 7 of us went and competed in the Enduro Rough Waters race. It was all going swimmingly until the first pontoon where most of us fell in and got pinned by the rapid water. After being pulled out and sent on our way we had a 2-lap route around the islands of Hurley weir ahead of us.
We had lots of obstacles to contend with: we had to surrender our paddles and pull ourselves along using ropes above our head, followed by running under nets whilst carrying our boards, then battle up stream to brave the slaloms and finally dare to attempt a turn in white water in front of the weir. I think my biggest achievement was managing to stay on my board while putting my paddle through a hoop above my head at the same time as waving to the team.
It was so much fun, definitely a challenge, and a reminder of the power of flowing waters. A great day out and thank you to Candice and Bray Lake Watersports for organising the trip.”
Well done to all the Bray Lake paddlers who took part.
Photo Credits – Matt Stanton

With the clocks changing and the evenings getting lighter our Wednesday evening club night will be re-starting on Wednesday 6th April 2022.
On Wednesday evenings we have equipment hire and launch slots available for stand up paddleboards, kayaks, canoes, windsurfers and dinghy sailing boats.
Our Wednesday SUP Club sessions, 18:30 – 20:00 will also be changing to our summer mixed activities program. This instructor led session has a variety of activities including skill improvement, river trips, social paddles and maybe a spot of SUP polo. To join a session you just need to pre-book your equipment hire or launch space online if you own a board.

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Our SUP Club session this Sunday 27th March 2022, 10:00 – 12:00 will be an introduction to the River / River Safety. During the session the instructor will take you onto the River Thames teaching you the skills and providing you with the knowledge for safe river paddling.
If the river conditions are not suitable on the day then our instructor will be running a session on the lake.
To join this session you just need to pre-book your equipment hire or launch slot if you own equipment online.

Bray Lake Watersports are looking to recruit Water Sport Instructors for the upcoming 2022 summer season.

This is a great opportunity to work at Berkshire’s Premier Water Sports Centre which has be running for over 40 years.

We are looking for Watersport Instructors with at least one of the following qualifications,

RYA Windsurf Instructor
RYA Dinghy Instructor
BC Paddlesports Instructor

A full job description can be found on our vacancies page.
https://www.braylake.com/vacancies/

To apply please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

Please share this post with anyone who might be interested in a position.

Our Sunday SUP Club session this week Sunday 13th March 2022, 10:00 – 12:00 will be focusing on Planning your Paddle or Race.
This on water instructor led session will take you through all the elements you need to consider when planning a paddle or taking part in a race.
To join in this session you just need to pre-book your equipment hire or equipment launch space if you own a board.
Our SUP Club sessions are open to all competent paddleboarders.

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Our SUP Club session this week Sunday 6th March 2022, 10:00 – 12:00 will be a technique tune up. Join our instructor on the water to improve your paddling skills ahead of the summer season.
SUP Club sessions are open to all competent paddleboarders and to attend you just need to pre-book your equipment hire or launch space if you own equipment online.
If you want to get involved but haven’t paddleboarded before we run regular 2 hour Start SUP courses which give you all the skills to join our club sessions. These courses can be booked online or by calling us on 01628 638860.

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Bray Lake Watersports have a few instructor positions remaining for the 2022 season.

This is a great opportunity to work at Berkshire’s Premier Water Sports Centre which has be running for over 40 years.

We are looking for Watersport Instructors with at least one of the following qualifications,

RYA Windsurf Instructor
RYA Dinghy Instructor
BC Paddlesports Instructor

A full job description can be found on our vacancies page.

https://www.braylake.com/vacancies/

To apply please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected].

Our SUP Club session this Sunday 27th February 2022 is an Introduction to the River / River Safety Skills. This is the perfect session if you are looking to start exploring the local rivers and canals and would like to gain knowledge of how to safely do this.
This session will be starting at the lake and paddling out onto the River Thames. If weather conditions or river levels mean this not possible our instructor will be leading a session on the lake.
Our SUP Club sessions are open to all competent paddlers and to join in you just need to pre-book your equipment hire or launch session online. Online bookings can be accessed from the home page of our website.

Have you seen our February newsletter?

This month we have a spotlight on windsurfing, details of opportunities to work at Bray Lake and why the Monkey Bar café is the perfect place for a coffee stop.

If you are missing out on the latest news please email us at [email protected] and we can update your contact preferences.

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Bray Lake Watersports are now hiring for our 2022 season team. We currently have the following positions available.

Water Sports Instructor
Hire Assistant

For more information on these roles and how to apply please visit the vacancies page on our website.

Any questions please contact Andy or Cat on 01628 638860, [email protected]

During our SUP Club session this Sunday 23rd January 2022, 10:00 – 12:00 we will be running a technique tune up.
Join our instructor on the water to brush up on your skills helping you become a more efficient paddler. This will also be an opportunity to ask the instructor for help with any skills you have been struggling with.

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To join this session, you need to be a competent paddler boarder and book online either your hire equipment or a launch session if you own equipment.

We have a number of membership options available for those looking to join on a regular basis.

Our Sunday SUP Club session this week 16th January is focusing on setting 2022 paddling goals. This instructor led session will help you come up with a goal for your paddling this year, however big or small.

To join this session you need to be a competent paddleboarder and pre-book your own equipment launch slot or equipment hire slot online.

Our Sunday SUP Club session this week 9th January is focusing on Building Base Fitness. This instructor led session is perfect for those looking to use paddleboarding to improve their fitness and will go through how to achieve this.
To join this session you need to be a competent paddleboarder and pre-book your own equipment launch slot or equipment hire slot online.

We also have our first race of the year this Sunday too. Have you signed up yet? Head over to to get registered.

Sunday 19th December - Inflatable Animal Swim and Macmillan Cake Sale
Sunday 19th December - Last Sunday SUP Club of 2021
Wednesday 22nd December - Last evening SUP Fitness session of 2021
Thursday 23rd December - Last open water swim session of 2021
Friday 24th December - Lake open from 09:00 - 11:30 for your last paddle or sail of the year.

Bray Lake Watersports will then be closed over the Christmas period to give our staff a well deserved break to recharge our batteries ready for 2022.



The lake will be re-opening on Tuesday 4th January 2022.

Looking for the perfect gift this Christmas?

With Christmas just around the corner our shop has lots of gift ideas for your water sport loving family and friends.

Currently available:

Dryrobe Changing Robes
Red Paddle Pro-change Jackets
C-Skins Legend – neoprene socks, gloves and hats
Bray Lake Watersports Hoodies
Paddleboards – Red Paddle, Starboard, Aztron and Aquatone
SUP Paddles
And much more….

Remember you can also purchase a gift voucher for courses, tuition, shop credit, swimming and memberships.

Call us on 01628 638860 to check shop levels or pop into the centre.

It's almost time for our 3rd race in the Bray Lake Watersports It's almost time for our 3rd race in the is time as conditions so far look favourable. Check out the times for the day on the post and final details will be emailed out on Saturday to all competitors. In the event we cannot run on the river we will move to a Lake race instead. Entry is still open through the Haywood Sports website here and linked in the bio. https://www.haywoodsports.com/bray-lake-race-series

Our Sunday morning SUP Club Race Skills Series is continuing this Sunday 21st November 2021.
Join us at 10am where we will be focusing on Building and Maintaining Speed.
To take part in this session you just need to pre-book your equipment hire or own equipment launch slot online.

Bray Lake Watersports are hiring for the 2022 season.

We have the following positions available,

Water Sports Instructor
Paddle Sports Instructor
Senior Sail Sports Instructor
Senior Paddle Sports Instructor

Essential qualifications for all roles,
• Valid RYA or BC Instructor ticket
• Current First Aid

Desirable qualifications for all roles,
• Powerboat Instructor
• BSUPA L1 or L2

Additional essential qualifications for the Senior Sail Sports Instructor
• Senior Instructor Ticket
• Windsurf Intermediate Instructor or higher with Dinghy Instructor qualification or Dinghy Instructor with endorsements plus Start Windsurf Instructor

Full job descriptions can be found on our website.

To apply please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

https://www.braylake.com/vacancies/