Welcome to the Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club

We are based in Mychett, Surrey with members from all across the south. We offer a whole range of kayak and canoe activities, including flatwater racing, training courses, and trips & expeditions. Find out more below...

White Water and Touring Trips are happening check out the Calendar and book now

Good barn cleaning session last Saturday. Thanks to all those that gave a hand. it was a rare sight to see nearly all the boats out whilst modifications were made to the scaffolding in the hope of making things safer

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Qualifying for the Hasler Final 2022

Pangbourne on 12 September
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OUR CLUB

We’re based at the Basingstoke Canal Centre in Mytchett and love to get involved in all forms of paddling.
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JOIN THE BCCC

Membership of the BCCC provides various benefits for both experienced and newer paddlers. Due to unprecedented demand, we are unable to offer membership to beginners at the moment.
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CLUB CALENDAR

Take a look at the events happening this month, including trips, training courses, shindigs and more…
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FLAT WATER RACING

One of the our main activities is marathon racing and we enter regional events (called Haslers) throughout Spring and Summer.
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TRIPS & EXPEDITIONS

All the latest updates on our upcoming trips, down rivers, across the sea and through the rapids.
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TRAINING COURSES

We offer a wide range of adult & children’s courses from our base in Mytchett. See our training page for details.
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Featured Events

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Nov
7
Sun
2021
Charles Hicks Challenge @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
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Nov 7 all-day

After an absence due to Covid, the Charles Hicks Challenge is set to take place again this year.  Watch out for entry notices.  The course will likely be similar to the one in 2019, involving and initial straight run out to Ash lock and back then descending a substantial part of the Deepcut lock flight, involving lots of portage practice, then…ascending a substantial part of the Deepcut lock flight, involving lots more of portage practice!  Great if you are in training for winter endurance racing.

We need people to assist with the organisation of the race:  Race organiser, marshalls, starters, timers, runners, refreshments…the list goes on.  Please get in touch if you want to get involved (or if you don’t want to but can be bullied into it)!

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Nov
19
Fri
2021
AGM @ Frimley Green Club
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Nov 19 @ 7:00 PM

The AGM will be held on November 19 at the Frimley Green Club. As usual, all members are allowed and encouraged to attend and there will be no fee for attending the AGM.

Following the formal proceedings, there will be an optional social get-together with a buffet supper at a cost of £7 per head (except for honorary members, for whom it will be free). The meal will require RSVP.  Details to follow.

The proceedings will include election of the committee. Any member may stand for any committee role. If you would like to help run the club, your time would be much appreciated. Please let us know if you would like to stand before 22 October. If you’re unsure what level of commitment is needed for various committee roles, just reply to this email and we can arrange for a chat with one of the current committee members.

In particular, my three year tenure as Secretary is coming to an end and we currently have nobody standing for the role of Secretary. Also, while Bill will stand for a third and final year as Chair, he would also be happy to stand aside if someone else would like to take on the role.

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Upcoming Events

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2021
River Hamble @ River Hamble
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Oct 19 all-day

Launching from Lower Swanwick paddling up to Botley and across to the Horse and Jockey at  Currbridge and then let the tide bring us home.

Distance approx 8 miles. must be competent in using a spray deck and be able to do an assisted deep water re-entry.

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

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Categories: Whitewater Trip
River Hamble @ River Hamble
Tickets
Oct 23 all-day

Launching from Lower Swanwick paddling up to Botley and across to the Horse and Jockey at  Currbridge and then let the tide bring us home.

Distance approx 8 miles. must be competent in using a spray deck and be able to do an assisted deep water re-entry.

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Categories: Touring Trip
Nov
7
Sun
2021
Charles Hicks Challenge @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
Tickets
Nov 7 all-day

After an absence due to Covid, the Charles Hicks Challenge is set to take place again this year.  Watch out for entry notices.  The course will likely be similar to the one in 2019, involving and initial straight run out to Ash lock and back then descending a substantial part of the Deepcut lock flight, involving lots of portage practice, then…ascending a substantial part of the Deepcut lock flight, involving lots more of portage practice!  Great if you are in training for winter endurance racing.

We need people to assist with the organisation of the race:  Race organiser, marshalls, starters, timers, runners, refreshments…the list goes on.  Please get in touch if you want to get involved (or if you don’t want to but can be bullied into it)!

Read more
Tags: feature
Nov
19
Fri
2021
AGM @ Frimley Green Club
Tickets
Nov 19 @ 7:00 PM

The AGM will be held on November 19 at the Frimley Green Club. As usual, all members are allowed and encouraged to attend and there will be no fee for attending the AGM.

Following the formal proceedings, there will be an optional social get-together with a buffet supper at a cost of £7 per head (except for honorary members, for whom it will be free). The meal will require RSVP.  Details to follow.

The proceedings will include election of the committee. Any member may stand for any committee role. If you would like to help run the club, your time would be much appreciated. Please let us know if you would like to stand before 22 October. If you’re unsure what level of commitment is needed for various committee roles, just reply to this email and we can arrange for a chat with one of the current committee members.

In particular, my three year tenure as Secretary is coming to an end and we currently have nobody standing for the role of Secretary. Also, while Bill will stand for a third and final year as Chair, he would also be happy to stand aside if someone else would like to take on the role.

Read more
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October – November 2021 Oct – Nov 2021

Take a look at our Club Calendar for more upcoming events

BCCC Mission Statement

The Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club is a family club offering a broad base of disciplines within canoeing and kayaking. The club encourages paddling for all ages and abilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

I’ve never paddled before – can I join the BCCC?

Aspirant paddlers with no experience or minimal experience (ie: a few days on a sit on top on holiday) will need to gain some training, preferably in a closed cockpit kayak. This may be possible with our club, although, as demand for beginner's courses currently far outstrips our capacity, it may be much quicker to gain basic skills, preferably in a closed cockpit kayak, at one of our neighbouring commercial centres:
Hawley Lake Sail Training Centre:
https://www.hawleylake.org.uk/catalogue/categories/adult-kayaking-taster-courses#listings
Horseshoe Lake Activity Centre: https://horseshoelakeactivitycentre.co.uk/product-category/training-courses/
You should then join the club for an introduction and be assessed, which will include a supervised capsize in a closed cockpit kayak.
Experienced paddlers or those with a degree of competence can simply arrange an introduction / assessment. You will then gain access to club facilities. Contact either b3cmembership@hotmail.co.uk
or
B3C.bookings@gmail.com.
Find out more about our training courses.

I'm only interested in “x” type of paddling – can I join?

Of course! Our members’ interests range from racing to sea kayaking and touring, open canoe and whitewater paddling. We’re cetain that you’ll find some like-minded people to tackle the water with.

Do you rent out your boats?

Unfortuately we don't provide a rental service, but our friends at the Basingstoke Canal Authority do. However, our members are entitled to use our boats once they fulfil some basic paddling requirements.
Find out more about membership benefits

Still have questions?

Visit our FAQ page for more answers or contact us today and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can!

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