​CAKE with Wotbikini is a vibrant social paddleboarding community for women (18 years plus).

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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,​

• welcoming

• a safe space

• social

• where you can continue to develop your paddling 

• where you can simply enjoy the magic of being on the water.

• and I can promise, there is always a HUGE splash of laughter! 

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When do we meet?  Dates for 2025 are listed here

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On completing your DISCOVER award, you will be invited to a private women's FB group, CAKE with Wotbikini.  I post monthly meets and you comment if you can attend.  

 

Do I need my own equipment? 

You can hire equipment and a licence or bring your own.

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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).

 

• approx. 1 hr on the water.

• builds your confidence

• aids with developing your fitness

• develops your paddling

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​CAKE Advanced (monthly throughout the year)

We meet each month (Saturday or a Sunday) and go exploring.

 

While not a pre-requisite, this group is best suited if you have completed,

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• paddle UK EXPLORE Award

• have a good degree of fitness

• good paddling foundations

• up for travelling locally & further afield

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You are required to have invested in seasonally appropriate clothing, footwear, BA & basic safety equipment. 

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Completed your Paddle UK Awards in a different craft  or ​completed you Paddle UK awards with another provider? 

 

I will ask you to,

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• Send me a copy of your certificate(s)

• Book a one-to-one with me (cost £120)  

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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

• ability to support another paddler who has got into difficulty

• chat through your trip planning skills

• discuss your clothing / footwear options & equipment knowledge

• look at the safety equipment you currently carry and use

• advise you on which CAKE group is currently best suited for you

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How much will it cost me to attend a CAKE social paddle? 

 

I have my own equipment & waterways licence -  just put a financial donation in the pot per session you attend.

 

I will need to hire equipment & a waterways licence -  £20.00 per session you attend.

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If you would like to know more about completing your DISCOVER (& Paddle Safer)  Award - read here  

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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.