OPEN FOR ENTRIES 1ST DECEMBER 2025
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The Paddle Skedaddle is a 26.5km (16.5 miles) 'Point to Point’ Single…
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A MONSTER 53km (33 miles) ‘Double Trouble’ paddle race taking in the most stunning parts of the Norfolk Broads National Park, UK.
The Paddle Skedaddle is 26.5km (16.5miles) - or - a MONSTER 53km of fun, beauty and watery-joy for Stand Up (SUP), Prone and Seated paddlers.
With a course that winds it’s way along the well known three rivers that make up the majority of the northern broads network, taking in some of the most iconic areas and features of the Norfolk Broads.
The event is totally unique in it’s a ‘point to point’ or ‘out & back’ nature, and the only race of it’s type in the UK.
The route starts at Sutton Staithe Hotel and first covers the still and quiet tree-lined backwaters of the River Ant which after a couple of miles of paddling leads on to the first big expanse of water which is Barton Broad, so if it’s a tad breezy here hold on to your hats..!
Then you’ll cruise through the chocolate box waterside village of Irstead and on to How Hill, under Ludham Bridge, and then on to the River Bure and past the hugely historic and 1,000 year old St Benets Abby. You’ll then steam on past the only white painted water wind pump of Thurne Mill on the River Thurne, and then on to Potter Heigham where you’ll have to duck under the medieval stone bridge (which of course this is haunted…!).
Single ‘Skedaddle’ Route Map
The last part of the course is different this year..!
For those that have done the Skedaddle in previous years, they’ll know what to expect when it comes to the finish - however, for this year it’s different…!
After passing through Potter Heigham Bridge you’ll paddle a further 1.6km (1 mile) before this time taking a ‘hard left’ (yes, it’s an additional left turn..3 in total now) and then it’s the last 5km (3 miles) following the river which first widens out across what is known as ‘Heigham Sound’ - and then the finale….the crossing of the stunning Hickling Broad..!
If Hickling is playing nice, then you’ll have the most beautiful finish across the biggest of all the Norfolk Broads - however, if she’s playing nasty - then it could be a case of hang on to your hats, paddles and anything else you want to keep with you as when she’s angry, she can be Very Very Naughty…!
Hickling Broad is proudly owned and managed by The Norfolk Wildlife Trust, who we are working very closely with in order to further promote their greater vision for Hickling Broad - click link to find out more…
THE NEW - PADDLE SKEDADDLE 'DOUBLE TROUBLE'
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THE NEW - PADDLE SKEDADDLE 'DOUBLE TROUBLE' 〰️
SO YOU THOUGHT DOING IT JUST THE ONCE WAS FUN - HOW ABOUT PADDLING THE
DOUBLE TROUBLE!
The Paddle Skedaddle ‘Double Trouble’ is exactly what it says on the tin….it’s a ‘Double Distance Skedaddle’ - an Out and Back paddle of the Single Skedaddle course!
Starting at the finish on Hickling Broad around 3 hours before the main Skedaddle fleet - it’s a paddle to near the start of the regular single Skedaddle, before making a turn around ‘Double trouble Island’ before going the Single Skedaddle fleet in paddling all the way back to the finish and where you started - the imposing Hickling Broad…!
The Skedaddle Double Trouble Course Route
Double Trouble Island Turnaround Detail
14ft SUP - 12'6 SUP - HB & Inflatable
Prone Solo or Prone Pair Relay
Kayak, SurfSki & OC
THE FAMOUS PADDLE SKEDADDLE SHIRT!
“All pre-registered paddlers will get their hands on a 100% ethically printed Organic cotton Paddle Skedaddle shirt printed with 100% water-based inks, a locally sourced and handcrafted finishers memento and winners trophies..”
Further Event Information, Cancellation and Refund Policy.
In order to take part in the 2025 Paddle Skedaddle and Paddle Skedaddle 'Double Trouble' - you must read and understand the following event terms and conditions:
You and Your Ability:
If taking on the 'Single Paddle Skedaddle' - you should have the ability and to have appropriately trained to reach the 15km checkpoint (Thurne Mill) within 2.5 hours of your start time and that the total amount of time allowed to complete the course is 5 hours - This equates to 5.3kph or 3.3mph average paddle speed - (an added 30 mins for Prone Paddlers - total 5.5 hours allowed).
If taking on the 'Skedaddle Double Bubble' - you should have the ability and to have appropriately trained to reach the 26km checkpoint (Double Bubble Island Turn Around) within 3.5 hours of your start time and that the total amount of time allowed to complete the course is 7 hours - This equates to 7.43kph or 4.62mph paddle speed - (an added 1 hour for Prone Paddlers - total 8 hours allowed).
Should this not be the case and in extrodanary slow paced paddlers, then the organisers have the right to ask all participants who do not make these cut-off allowances to withdraw from the event. Paddlers may wish to carry on after this point, but accept that they will not be listed in the event results, no longer be covered by the event insurances or safety cover and complete the event at their own risk - please note that this is without prejudice.
Kayaks- we’re not able to accept inflatable constructions of Kayak for this event.
Minimum Age Restriction:
The minimum age for participation in The Paddle Skedaddle is 16 and 18 for the Double Trouble. The paddler must be of that age on the day of the event. This age restriction is due to the challenging environment of the Norfolk Broads and by the request of the event insurers.
The Paddle Skedaddle is organised by Norfolk SUP Racing alongside consultants SUPracingUK, and insured through affiliation with Paddle UK. First Aid responders, water safety and rescue craft will be present throughout the duration of the event.
Refunds, Participant Cancelations, Withdrawals & Deferrals:
You enter the event with the full intention to turn up and race, however we do know that sometimes things change.
You will be eligible for a 50% refund (minus a the online booking fee) up to 29th February 2025, and any withdrawals after this date will not be eligible for a refund, as costs will have been incurred and deemed too far into race organisation.
Deferrals to the next years event cannot be accepted however, you are able to transfer to another participant - please email if this is to be the case. Due to the nature of sporting events and the asociated costs involved, we are unable to make exceptions for injuries, pregnancy etc.
Course Amendment & Cancellation Policy:
Norfolk SUP Racing along with SUPracingUK will host the best and safest event possible, and In the event of circumstances beyond our control which results in potentially unsafe conditions the organisers will either:
Amend the course to make the event safe.
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Where conditions cannot be made safe, cancel the event.
Where the event is modified under condition 1 above, no refund will be applicable. In the event of a cancellation under condition 2 above, competitors will be offered the option to transfer to the next years event under the same terms of their existing registration. Where possible, we shall give at least 24 hours notice to any potential amendment or cancellation.
Refunds will a value of 50% be offered if cancellation is due to an unforeseeable severe natural disaster or ‘act of God’.
If you have any further queries please email: norfolksupracing@gmail.com