Club Calendar

 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.

 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.

 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

20.5km 3 portages from Elmbridge to Richmond. Details to follow.

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.

500 entry limit

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.

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.

Watersides A – Great Bedwyn to Newbury. 13.5 miles and 21 portages

Reading CC – Reading to Marlow 19 miles 8 portages

The Southampton canoe race takes place on the River Itchen where it runs through Southampton City. The section of river used for the race is where the fresh water meets the estuary at Woodmill Activity Centre, down stream to St Mary’s football stadium. The course travels through contrasting sentry from green tree line areas, parks, marinas and some industrial landscapes. The race starts at Riverside Park with all divisions covering two laps of varying distances to achieve they required divisional race distance. Due to the nature of the river banks in this area there are no portages at this event. The spectating areas are limited but we do have very good view of the start and finish area, with competitor going passed a few times. Good facilities from Bitterne Park Social Club with good parking.

 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.

The race will be part of the 2018/2019 racing season. It is run on the River Thames near Marlow and depending on river conditions, is suitable for paddlers of all abilities. It is a ‘standard’ Hasler race with laps of approximately 6 kms. Divisions 1-3 will do 3 laps and 3 beach portages, Divisions 4-6 will do 2 laps and 2 portages and Divisions 7-9 will do 1 lap and no portages. Lightnings and Hody races will consist of a partial lap and no portages.

 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.

Race for Divisions 1-10 and Lightning on the River Thames. For Div 1-6 the portage is at Hambleden Lock. The race is suitable for all competitors, advise using spray decks in windy conditions, the Henley reach can become choppy.

 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

https://www.watersideseries.org.uk/

Watersides A – Great Bedwyn to Newbury. 13.5 miles and 21 portages

 

Aldermaston > Reading
22 miles 12 portages

http://reading-canoe.org.uk/thamesides/

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.

Newbury to Aldermaston & back. 17½ miles including 19 portages

https://www.watersideseries.org.uk/

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.

Reading to Marlow
19 miles 8 portages

http://reading-canoe.org.uk/thamesides/

 

Pewsey to Newbury 23 miles 35 portages

https://www.watersideseries.org.uk/

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.

Devizes to Newbury 34 miles 35 portages

https://www.watersideseries.org.uk/

http://www.weykayak.co.uk

Generally on the sheltered water of the River Wey. There are many portages, so spray decks are not required. The Wey is a winding river and navigation. Very good for tactical racing.

http://www.weykayak.co.uk/

he Richmond Hasler Marathon is held from Ham House Car Park, and not from Richmond Canoe Club due to lack of parking at the club. The river is semi Tidal. Due to the time of year there usually is not much flow. RIC provide safety cover BUT paddlers should be competent at rescuing themselves in moving water. http://www.richmondcanoeclub.com

https://elmbridgecanoeclub.com/our-club

The race is held on the Dart Estuary starting from Totnes Rowing Club. The Estuary is wide and open with gently banking sides. No portages. It will be held at high tide so any flows will be gentle.

Run by Exeter Canoe Club

Ocean Race – Not a Marathon Race Entry Level – depending on Conditions Running from Porth Eirias Watersports Centre, Colwyn Bay (see map below), there is ample parking, changing facilities, showers & onsite restaurant café & bar as well as safety cover on the water throughout the event.

 

15km upstream race or tour on the incoming tide from Conwy to Dolgarrog. This is an open estuary race where the current is strong and the conditions can be rough. All paddlers must wear a buoyancy aid and all boats must have adequate buoyancy for the conditions. We recommend an ability cut off level at Division 7 but experience of similar conditions is more important:

http://www.dcpaddlers.co.uk/conwy_ascent/

Sea Kayak race around Hilbre Island on the mouth of the River Dee Estuary

West Kirby Race (4Km) – Any class of craft, novice padders and Juniors (under 16), SUPs.
Little Eye Race (9Km) – Fast touring boats, Doubles and racing SUPs
Hilbre Race (13Km) – Sea Kayaks, Ladies Sea Kayaks, Tandem Sea kayaks, Racing Surf Skis, High-performance Sea Kayaks and new for this year team of 3 sea kayaks (Must paddle and finish together)

https://www.liverpoolcanoeclub.co.uk/hilbre/