Below is our interactive club calendar, which shows upcoming events for training courses and trips and expeditions, as well as upcoming social events. For more information on planned events, visit our Trips and Training pages.

We also run regular training sessions throughout the year:
Tuesday Mornings – Discover & Explore courses dependent on coach availability
Tuesday Mornings – coach supported recreational paddling
Tuesday Race training – 5:30 pm on the water – all year – Training Coordinator
Thursday evening (April – October) – 5:45 – Touring skills development
Thursday Race training – 5:30 pm on the water – all year – Training Coordinator
Saturday Race training – 9.00 am on the water except Hare and Hounds Days (usually the third Saturday of the month) – Training Coordinator

Paddlesport and Adult Courses
Tuesday evenings Adult courses Discover & Explore further information: – Training Coordinator

Jul
15
Sun
2018
Whitewater Fun/Intro/Refresher Day Trip 1 @ Symonds Yat
Jul 15 all-day
 A day trip to the Yat suitable for youngsters and adults intro to white water (must be confident capsizing kayak with a deck), plus experienced paddlers wanting a chance to refresh their skills, you will get wet, you will have fun. Facilities for non paddlers too. For more information, contact Paul Jeffs.

Jul
29
Sun
2018
Whitewater Fun/Intro/Refresher Day Trip 2 @ Symonds Yat
Jul 29 all-day
 A day trip to the Yat suitable for youngsters and adults intro to white water (must be confident capsizing kayak with a deck), plus experienced paddlers wanting a chance to refresh their skills, you will get wet, you will have fun. Facilities for non paddlers too. For more information, contact Paul Jeffs.

Oct
7
Sun
2018
Whitewater Fun/Intro/Refresher Day Trip 4 @ Symonds Yat
Oct 7 all-day
 A day trip to the Yat suitable for youngsters and adults intro to white water (must be confident capsizing kayak with a deck), plus experienced paddlers wanting a chance to refresh their skills, you will get wet, you will have fun. Facilities for non paddlers too. For more information, contact Paul Jeffs.

Oct
13
Sat
2018
Whitewater Fun/Intro/Refresher Day Trip 3 – CANCELLED @ Symonds Yat
Oct 13 all-day
Sorry – this was originally moved but the new date means we would be getting in the way of a slalom competition that weekend so we have to cancel! For more information, contact Paul Jeffs.

Oct
20
Sat
2018
Barle River @ River Barle
Oct 20 all-day

Grade 2 whitewater day trip down the Barle.  This is an ideal follow-on trip for paddlers after the Yat or Shepperton. Contact Paul Jeffs for more information.

Nov
18
Sun
2018
River Dart loop
Nov 18 all-day

Grade 2/3 whitewater day trip.  Contact Paul Jeffs for more information.

Dec
8
Sat
2018
Dartmoor River Day Trip @ Dartmoor
Dec 8 all-day

Day river trip, choosing the best of Dartmoor on the day. Grades 2-3, Walkham, Teign, Dart.  Contact Paul Jeffs for more details.

Jan
5
Sat
2019
Barle River – Washing off the cobwebs – whitewater day trip @ River Barle
Jan 5 all-day

Our first planned trip for the new year. Grade 2 whitewater day trip down the Barle.  This is an ideal follow-on trip for paddlers after the Yat or Shepperton, for anyone wanting to refresh skills, blow the cobwebs away or enjoy a day on the river in fab scenery. Contact Paul Jeffs for more information.

Jan
12
Sat
2019
Dartmoor River Day Trip @ Dartmoor
Jan 12 all-day

Day river trip, choosing the best of Dartmoor on the day. Grades 2-3, Walkham, Teign, Dart.  We will choose the river and section depending on paddler abilities and water levels. May switch to South Wales depending on levels. Contact Paul Jeffs for more details.

Feb
10
Sun
2019
Welsh River Day Trip @ South Wales
Feb 10 all-day

Day river trip, choosing the best of South Wales on the day. Grades 2-3, Usk, Upper Wye, Lower Irfon…  We will choose the river and section depending on paddler abilities and water levels. May switch to Dartmoor depending on levels. Contact Paul Jeffs for more details.

Feb
24
Sun
2019
Dartmoor River Day Trip @ Dartmoor
Feb 24 all-day

Day river trip, choosing the best of Dartmoor on the day. Grades 2-3, Walkham, Teign, Dart.  We will choose the river and section depending on paddler abilities and water levels. May switch to South Wales depending on levels. Contact Paul Jeffs for more details.

May
22
Wed
2019
Trips Meeting @ Paul's House
May 22 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Got an idea for a trip? Want to organise one? Our next trips meeting will be at Paul’s house. If you can’t make it please do contribute your ideas by email beforehand. Contact Paul Jeffs for more information. Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be provided.

Jun
29
Sat
2019
Barn Clean – Phase 2 @ BCCC, Canal Centre
Jun 29 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Phase 2 – Sort out all the small stuff

Thank you to everyone that helped out at the barn clean earlier in the spring.  Phase 2 will be on Saturday 29th June 2019.  We will be focusing on tidying up all the small stuff – boxing it up, labelling it etc. so that it’s easier to find and access in the future.  Phase 3 will be to set up a small gym/weights area to the right of the Barn ready for autumn and winter training.  If you can get along, tea and biscuits will be provided.

Jun
30
Sun
2019
Yat Whitewater Fun/Intro/Refresher Day Trip 1 @ Symonds Yat
Jun 30 all-day
 A day trip at the Yat suitable for youngsters and adults intro to white water (must be confident capsizing kayak with a deck), plus experienced paddlers wanting a chance to refresh their skills, you will get wet, you will have fun. Facilities for non paddlers too. For more information, contact Paul Jeffs.

Sep
8
Sun
2019
Yat Whitewater Fun/Intro/Refresher Day Trip 2 @ Symonds Yat
Sep 8 all-day
 A day trip at the Yat suitable for youngsters and adults intro to white water (must be confident capsizing kayak with a deck), plus experienced paddlers wanting a chance to refresh their skills, you will get wet, you will have fun. Facilities for non paddlers too. For more information, contact Paul Jeffs.

Oct
6
Sun
2019
Yat Whitewater Fun/Intro/Refresher Day Trip 3 @ Symonds Yat
Oct 6 all-day
 A day trip at the Yat suitable for youngsters and adults intro to white water (must be confident capsizing kayak with a deck), plus experienced paddlers wanting a chance to refresh their skills, you will get wet, you will have fun. Facilities for non paddlers too. For more information, contact Paul Jeffs.

Oct
26
Sat
2019
Barle River – whitewater day trip @ River Barle
Oct 26 all-day

Our first planned grade 2 whitewater day trip down the Barle this season.  This is an ideal follow-on trip for paddlers after the Yat or Shepperton, for anyone wanting to refresh skills, blow the cobwebs away or enjoy a day on the river in fab scenery. Contact Paul Jeffs for more information.

Nov
6
Wed
2019
Trips Meeting @ Paul's House
Nov 6 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Your chance to help us plan the river and sea trips that you want for Winter 2019, Spring 2020 and possibly beyond. Come along with ideas for trips you would like like to participate in and/or organise too and we’ll see what we can add to the calendar. We need volunteers to organise trips but you don’t always need to be a coach or leader to do the organising as we can try and help arrange appropriate leading or coaching!! If you can’t make it please email Paul in advance of the meeting with your ideas and offers!

Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided. For more information and location, contact Paul Jeffs.

Nov
17
Sun
2019
Barle River – Whitewater Day Trip (rescheduled) @ River Barle
Nov 17 all-day

Our rescheduled grade 2 whitewater day trip down the Barle – the first for most this season.  This is an ideal follow-on trip for paddlers after the Yat or Shepperton, for anyone wanting to refresh skills, blow the cobwebs away or enjoy a day on the river in fab scenery. Contact Paul Jeffs for more information.

Dec
14
Sat
2019
Dartmoor Whitewater Weekend River Trip @ Dartmoor
Dec 14 – Dec 15 all-day

Weekend river trip, choosing the best of Dartmoor each day. Grades 2-3, Walkham, Teign, Dart.  We will choose the river and section depending on paddler abilities and water levels. Contact Paul Jeffs for more details.

Jan
5
Sun
2020
Barle River – New Year Whitewater Day Trip @ River Barle
Jan 5 all-day

See in the New Year with this grade 2 whitewater day trip down the Barle. This is an ideal follow-on trip for paddlers after the Yat or Shepperton, for anyone wanting to refresh skills, blow the cobwebs away or enjoy a day on the river in fab scenery. Contact Paul Jeffs for more information.

Jan
11
Sat
2020
Usk Whitewater River Day Trip @ South Wales
Jan 11 all-day

Now a day trip (was originally planned for weekend) choosing the best of the Usk on the day. Grades 2-2(3). We will choose the river and section depending on paddler abilities and water levels. Ideal for paddlers who have previously paddled the Barle, done an intro at the Yat, as well as more experienced paddlers wishing to wash the cobwebs off their paddles. Contact Paul Jeffs for more details.

Feb
9
Sun
2020
Welsh Whitewater River Day Trip @ South Wales
Feb 9 all-day

Day river trip, choosing the best of South Wales on the day. Grades 2-3, Usk, Upper Wye, Lower Irfon…  We will choose the river and section depending on paddler abilities and water levels. May switch to Dartmoor depending on levels. Contact Paul Jeffs for more details.

Feb
23
Sun
2020
Welsh Whitewater River Day Trip – Upper Wye or Lower Irfon @ South Wales
Feb 23 all-day

Day river trip, choosing the best of South Wales on the day but aiming for one oi the grade 2 or grade 2(3) rivers around Builth Wells.  We will choose the river and section depending on paddler abilities and water levels. Contact Paul Jeffs for more details.

Mar
8
Sun
2020
Dartmoor River Day Trip – Dart Loop or Similar @ Dartmoor
Mar 8 all-day

Day river trip, choosing the best of Dartmoor on the day but likely to be the Dart Loop grade 2(3). We will choose the river and section depending on paddler abilities and water levels. Contact Paul Jeffs for more details.

Mar
21
Sat
2020
Welsh Whitewater River Day Trip – Upper Wye or Lower Irfon (replaces Dartmoor Trip 2) @ Dartmoor
Mar 21 all-day

Day river trip, choosing the best of South Wales on the day but aiming for one oi the grade 2 or grade 2(3) rivers around Builth Wells. Paul is promising to show us some stretches of river that you may not have seen before. We will choose the river and section depending on paddler abilities and water levels. Contact Paul Jeffs for more details.

Oct
11
Sun
2020
Yat Whitewater Fun/Intro/Refresher Day Trip 1 @ Symonds Yat
Oct 11 all-day
A day trip at the Yat suitable for youngsters and adults intro to white water (must be confident capsizing kayak with a deck), plus experienced paddlers wanting a chance to refresh their skills in a familiar environment. You will have fun and need to be happy to get wet. Paul can only take 5, and you should be able to transport yourself and equipment, he may be able to help with the odd kayak but car sharing is not yet allowed. Facilities for non paddlers too. For more information, contact Paul Jeffs.

Oct
25
Sun
2020
Yat Whitewater Fun/Intro/Refresher Day Trip 2 @ Symonds Yat
Oct 25 all-day
A day trip at the Yat suitable for youngsters and adults intro to white water (must be confident capsizing kayak with a deck), plus experienced paddlers wanting a chance to refresh their skills in a familiar environment. You will have fun and need to be happy to get wet. Paul can only take 5, and you should be able to transport yourself and equipment, he may be able to help with the odd kayak but car sharing is not yet allowed. Facilities for non paddlers too. For more information, contact Paul Jeffs.

Nov
1
Sun
2020
Northampton Active (Nene Whitewater) @ Nene Whitewater Centre
Nov 1 all-day
Paul Jeffs is planning this trip to the artificial whitewater course near Northampton. This is suitable for paddlers already paddling whitewater or who have already had an introduction to whitewater. It will be coach-led and we will be adhering to lots of rules the centre are working within, to help keep everyone covid-safe. Paul can only take 5, and you should be able to transport yourself and equipment, he may be able to help with the odd kayak but car sharing is not yet allowed. Please let him know if you want to come – prebooking is mandatory! Nene was one of the UK’s first artificial whitewater courses and gives an opportunity to get paddling again! For more information, contact Paul Jeffs.

Dec
6
Sun
2020
Whitewater Refresher @ Symonds Yat
Dec 6 all-day
A coached refresher at the Yat for paddlers wanting a chance to refresh their skills in a familiar environment. We will be working within the Club and BC COVID-19 guidelines. The location is in Tier 2, so appropriate restrictions apply. Paul can only have 5 as he will be working within the rule of 6. You must be able to transport yourself and equipment, car sharing is not allowed and you must follow club instructions for sanitising any equipment you borrow. We will still have fun. Stay safe and for more information contact Paul Jeffs.

May
16
Sun
2021
Yat Whitewater Fun/Intro/Refresher Day Trip 1 @ Symonds Yat
May 16 all-day
A day trip at the Yat suitable for both youngsters and adults as an intro to white water (must be confident capsizing kayak with a deck), plus experienced paddlers wanting a chance to brush the cobwebs away or refresh their skills in a familiar environment. You will have fun and need to be happy to get wet.

Paul will be running this trip within BC and club covid guidelines but will still make it fun. You should be able to transport yourself and equipment as car sharing is not  allowed yet. We also have a short list of covid do’s and don’ts to help keep everyone safe.

Please let Paul know as soon as possible if you are interested in this trip. Numbers are limited but Paul may be able to arrange additional coaching or leaders if you let him know in advance.

For more information contact Paul Jeffs.

Jun
13
Sun
2021
Yat Whitewater Fun/Intro/Refresher Day Trip 2 @ Symonds Yat
Jun 13 all-day
A day trip at the Yat suitable for both youngsters and adults as an intro to white water (must be confident capsizing kayak with a deck), plus experienced paddlers wanting a chance to brush the cobwebs away or refresh their skills in a familiar environment. You will have fun and need to be happy to get wet.

Paul will still be running this trip within BC and club covid guidelines but will still make it fun. You should be able to transport yourself and equipment as car sharing is not  allowed yet. We also have a short list of covid do’s and don’ts to help keep everyone safe.

Please let Paul know as soon as possible if you are interested in this trip. Numbers are limited but Paul may be able to arrange additional coaching or leaders if you let him know in advance.

For more information contact Paul Jeffs.

Jul
18
Sun
2021
Yat Whitewater Fun/Intro/Refresher Day Trip 3 @ Symonds Yat
Jul 18 all-day
A day trip at the Yat suitable for both youngsters and adults as an intro to white water (must be confident capsizing kayak with a deck), plus experienced paddlers wanting a chance to brush the cobwebs away or refresh their skills in a familiar environment. You will have fun and need to be happy to get very wet.

We will be running this trip with some additional covid guidance.

Please let Paul know as soon as possible if you are interested in this trip. Numbers are limited but Paul may be able to arrange additional coaching or leaders if you let him know in advance.

For more information contact Paul Jeffs.

Aug
22
Sun
2021
Yat Whitewater Fun/Intro/Refresher Day Trip 4 @ Symonds Yat
Aug 22 all-day
A day trip at the Yat suitable for both youngsters and adults as an intro to white water (must be confident capsizing kayak with a deck), plus experienced paddlers wanting a chance to brush the cobwebs away or refresh their skills in a familiar environment. You will have fun and need to be happy to get very wet.

Hopefully we will be able to run this trip without having to keep to any specific covid guidelines.

Please let Paul know as soon as possible if you are interested in this trip. Numbers are limited but Paul may be able to arrange additional coaching or leaders if you let him know in advance.

For more information contact Paul Jeffs.

Oct
10
Sun
2021
Yat Whitewater Fun/Intro/Refresher Day Trip 5 (New re-updated date) @ Symonds Yat
Oct 10 all-day
A day trip at the Yat suitable for both youngsters and adults as an intro to white water (must be confident capsizing kayak with a deck), plus experienced paddlers wanting a chance to brush the cobwebs away or refresh their skills in a familiar environment. You will have fun and need to be happy to get very wet.

Hopefully we will be able to run this trip without having to keep to any specific covid guidelines.

Please let Paul know as soon as possible if you are interested in this trip. Numbers are limited but Paul may be able to arrange additional coaching or leaders if you let him know in advance.

For more information contact Paul Jeffs.

Oct
23
Sat
2021
Barle River – whitewater day trip (rescheduled updated date) @ River Barle
Oct 23 all-day

UPDATED – rescheduled due to lack of water! Our first planned grade 2 whitewater day trip down the Barle this season.  This is an ideal follow-on trip for paddlers after the Yat or Shepperton, for anyone wanting to refresh skills, blow the cobwebs away or enjoy a day on the river in fab scenery. Contact Paul Jeffs for more information.

Please let Paul know as soon as possible if you are interested in this trip. Numbers are limited but Paul may be able to arrange additional coaching or leaders if you let him know in advance.

As always depending on water and weather conditions we may choose another river or postpone the trip at short notice.

Nov
20
Sat
2021
Welsh Whitewater River Weekend Trip – Upper Wye and Lower Irfon @ South Wales
Nov 20 – Nov 21 all-day

Weekend river trip, choosing the best of South Wales on the day but aiming for one oi the grade 2 or grade 2(3) rivers around Builth Wells – hopefully the Upper Wye and Lower Irfon. Ideal for paddlers who have previously paddled the Barle or The Yat, as well as more experienced paddlers wishing to wash the cobwebs off their paddles.  We will choose the exact river and section depending on paddler abilities, weather and water levels. Contact Paul Jeffs for more details.

Dec
11
Sat
2021
Updated! Usk Whitewater River now DAY Trip @ South Wales
Dec 11 all-day

Rescheduled for just one day: Saturday 11 December now – water/weather dependent of course. We’ll be paddling the River Usk – Grades 2-2(3).  We will choose the exact river and sections depending on paddler abilities, weather and water levels each day although our first choice will be the Sennybridge section.. Ideal for paddlers who have previously paddled the Upper Wye, Barle or Yat, as well as more experienced paddlers wishing to wash the cobwebs off their paddles. Contact Paul Jeffs for more details.

Jan
2
Sun
2022
Barle River – New Year whitewater day trip @ River Barle
Jan 2 all-day

Welcome the New Year in with our first planned grade 2 whitewater day trip on the Barle  for 2022.  We will aim to spend a bit of time exploring the lower section from Dulverton or Marsh Bridge, finishing at the Anchor in Exebridge! This is an ideal follow-on trip for paddlers after the Yat or Shepperton, for anyone wanting to refresh skills, blow the cobwebs away or enjoy a day on the river in fab scenery. Contact Paul Jeffs for more information.

Please let Paul know as soon as possible if you are interested in this trip. Numbers are limited but Paul may be able to arrange additional coaching or leaders if you let him know in advance.

As always depending on COVID restrictions, river levels and weather conditions. We may choose another river or postpone the trip at short notice.