
CAKE with Wotbikini is a vibrant social paddleboarding community for women (18 years plus).
CAKE grew out of a request from a few of my students, fresh from achieving their awards and looking for a regular meet-up that included socialising, paddleboarding, and cake afterwards!
CAKE is,
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welcoming
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a safe space
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a social community
And where you,
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continue to develop your paddling confidence & knowledge
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simply enjoy the magic of being on the water
And I promise you, there is always a HUGE splash of laughter!
Dates for 2025 are listed here
How do I join?
First you need to complete your Paddle UK DISCOVER Award.
Last DISCOVER course for 2025 is Sunday 7th September!
On completion, you will be invited to a private women's FB group, CAKE with Wotbikini. I post monthly meets and you comment if you are attending.
Do I need my own equipment for CAKE?
You can hire equipment and a licence or bring your own.
CAKE seasonal paddling (May - October)
We meet monthly (Friday evening or weekend) and we paddle the Beeston & Nottingham Canal or the River Trent (easy access from the bank to the water).
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Completed Paddle UK DISCOVER Award
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time on the water is approx. 1 - 1.5 hrs on the water.
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builds your confidence and knowledge on the water
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develops your paddling skills
CAKE Advanced (monthly throughout the year)
We meet each month (Saturday or a Sunday) and go exploring.
To attend this group, you must have,
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a good degree of fitness
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good paddling foundations (technical & tactical)
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up for travelling locally & further afield (between 1 - 2hrs)
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time on the water 3 - 5 hrs
You are required to have invested in seasonally appropriate clothing, footwear, BA & basic safety equipment.
Completed your Paddle UK awards in a different craft or with another provider?
I will ask you to,
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Send me a copy of your certificate(s)
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Book a one-to-one with me (cost £150)
Why do I need to book a 1-1?
In your 1-1 session, I will,
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observe your current SUP skill level
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ability to support another paddler who has got into difficulty
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chat through your trip planning skills
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discuss your clothing / footwear options & equipment knowledge
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look at the safety equipment you currently carry and use
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advise you on which CAKE group is currently best suited for you
How much will it cost me to attend a CAKE social paddle?
Have your own equipment & waterways licence - just put a financial donation in the pot per session you attend.
Need to hire equipment & a waterways licence - £20.00 per session you attend
If you would like to know more about completing your DISCOVER Award - read here
If you would like to know more about completing your EXPLORE AWARD - read here
Questions & want to book your next steps? Send me an email I’d love to hear from you.
April 2025
Saturday 26th April
8 places available
8.30am meet
Waterway - Ashby De La Zouch Canal
June 2025
Friday 13th June - new to SUP
8 places available
Evening paddle (Timings TBC)
Beeston & Nottingham Canal or River Trent
July 2025
Sunday 20th July
8 places available
8.30am meet
Waterway - TBC
September 2025
Sunday 28th Sept - new to SUP
8 places available
9.00am meet
Beeston & Nottingham Canal or River Trent
May 2025
Saturday 17th May
8 places available
8.30am meet
Waterway -TBC
June 2025
Sunday 15th June
8 places available
8.30am Meet
Waterway - TBC
August 2025
Sunday 31st August
8 places available
8.30am meet
Waterway - TBC
October 2025
Sunday 5th October - new to SUP
8 places available
9.00am meet
Beeston & Nottingham Canal or River Trent
May 2025
Sunday 18th May - new to SUP
8 places available
9.00am Meet
Beeston & Nottingham Canal or River Trent
July 2025
Sunday 13th July - new to SUP
8 places available
9.00am meet
Beeston & Nottingham Canal or River Trent
September 2025
Saturday 27th Sept
8 places available
8.30am meet
Waterway - TBC
October 2025
Date to be confirmed
8 places available
8.30am meet
Winter EXPLORE