​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

• a social community

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And where you, 

• continue to develop your paddling skills, confidence & knowledge 

• simply enjoy the magic of being on the water

 

And I promise you, there is always a HUGE splash of laughter! 

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Dates for 2026 are coming soon

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First you need to complete your Paddle UK DISCOVER Award.

DISCOVER Award course dates coming soon.

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On completion, you will be invited to a private women's FB group, CAKE with Wotbikini. I post monthly meets and you just a comment if you are coming to paddle.  

 

Do I need my own equipment for CAKE? 

The majority of our CAKE community have their own equipment.  But it is not a barrier if you have not yet decided to start investing in your own board etc. You are very welcome to hire equipment & a licence from me (limited availability) 

 

CAKE 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).  

 

• Completed Paddle UK DISCOVER Award 

• time on the water is approx. 1 - 1.5 hrs on the water.

• builds your confidence and knowledge on the water

• develops your paddling skills

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​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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• Completed Paddle UK EXPLORE Award

• a good degree of fitness

• able to control the direction of your board (forward paddling & turning) as well as stop.

• up for travelling locally & further afield (between 1 - 2hrs)

• time on the water 3 - 5 hrs

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You are required to have invested in seasonally appropriate clothing, footwear, BA & basic safety equipment.  Not sure what you need, just drop me an email and I can send you a list plus where to purchase. 

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Completed your DISCOVER or EXPLORE award 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)

• Book a one-to-one with me (cost £150)  

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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? 

 

Have your own equipment & waterways licence - just put a donation in the pot per session you attend.

 

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 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.