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

Aug
7
Tue
2018
Social Paddle from Runways End Farnborough to Eelmoor – return trip approx. 4 miles @ Farnborough Road car park
Aug 7 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
 This leisurely paddle along the beautiful Basingstoke canal is suitable for recently qualified 1 star paddlers in kayaks.

Meet at Farnborough Road Car Park next to the canal. This is just off the slip road onto the A325 Farnborough (opposite side of canal to Runways End Activity Centre). The nearest postcode is GU11 2HJ, look out for the car park on your left on the slip road from the A323 (clubhouse road) to the A325.

You will need to transport your boat to the start point.   Don’t forget to bring a paddle and buoyancy aid.  If you don’t have your own boat, you need to reserve a club boat in the diary.  If you are not in a club boat then you need to buy a £3/day license from the Basingstoke Canal Authority or have British Canoeing membership.

Feel free to bring a picnic tea or snack including a drink as we will be stopping half way to eat our picnic.  Consider that it will need to fit inside your kayak.

Places are limited so please contact Fiona Shipp to book.

Aug
11
Sat
2018
Paddleboard Taster Day @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
Aug 11 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Ever fancied having a go at stand-up paddleboarding?  Come down to the clubhouse at 10 AM for a free of charge taster session.  If you’re interested, please contact Brian Biffin.

Aug
14
Tue
2018
Social Paddle from Colt Hill to Odiham Castle – return trip approx. 4 miles @ Colt Hill car park
Aug 14 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
 This leisurely paddle along the beautiful Basingstoke canal is suitable for recently qualified 1 star paddlers in kayaks

Meet at Colt Hill car park next to the canal in Odiham. The car park is diagonally opposite the Waterwitch pub on the far side of the canal over the bridge. The pub’s postcode is RG29 1AL.

You will need to transport your boat to the start point.   Don’t forget to bring a paddle and buoyancy aid.  If you don’t have your own boat, you need to reserve a club boat in the diary.  If you are not in a club boat then you need to buy a £3/day license from the Basingstoke Canal Authority or have British Canoeing membership.

Feel free to bring a picnic tea or snack including a drink as we will be stopping half way to eat our picnic.  Consider that it will need to fit inside your kayak.

Places are limited so please contact Fiona Shipp to book.

Aug
18
Sat
2018
Club Hare and Hounds @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
Aug 18 all-day
Summer Shindig 2018 @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
Aug 18 @ 12:00 PM
 Our 2018 Summer Shindig will be taking place at the boathouse in Mytchett.  Come on down from 1200 for a BBQ and then enjoy some fun and games in boats after lunch.  The BBQ cost is £5 per family – if planning on attending, please contact James Freemantle so that he knows how many people are coming.

Aug
21
Tue
2018
Come and try racing boats @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
Aug 21 @ 6:30 PM

Come and try racing boats down on the canal. Contact Jon Freemantle to book a place.

Aug
28
Tue
2018
Come and try racing boats @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
Aug 28 @ 6:30 PM

Come and try racing boats down on the canal. Contact Jon Freemantle to book a place.

Sep
8
Sat
2018
River Wey / navigation Loop @ Guildford
Sep 8 all-day
 Peer paddle through Guildford. Launch will be from Dapdune warfe slipway GU1 4RR at 10:30, car parking should be available close to the slipway. Going south through the town and then using the navigation and then looping back on the river. Rick tells us the distance is approx. 5 miles and there may be some fallen trees to get around. 2 locks to be portaged or gone through and 1 portage across a corner of a field. Duration approx. 2.5 hours. Looks like Rick has organised some good weather too, so this is not one to miss! Contact Rick Covell for more information.

Sep
9
Sun
2018
Pangbourne Hasler
Sep 9 all-day
Sep
11
Tue
2018
River trip (details to come)
Sep 11 all-day

For more information on what this will entail, please contact Liz Murnaghan.

Sep
15
Sat
2018
Club Hare and Hounds @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
Sep 15 all-day
Sep
16
Sun
2018
Henley on Thames Hasler
Sep 16 all-day
Thames River Trip – St Patricks Stream
Sep 16 all-day
 Peer paddle on the Thames going down St Patrick’s Stream and possibly down and round the Henerton Backwater loop as well.  Contact Rick Covell for more information.

Sep
22
Sat
2018
World Rivers Day – Canal Litter Pick @ Mytchett
Sep 22 @ 12:00 AM – 2:00 PM

We will be having a boat based litter pick on the Canal to celebrate World Rivers Day. 12 noon to 2pm. All welcome to join in the fun. Litter pickers provided.

Sep
23
Sun
2018
CANCELLED Thames Barrier Closure trip on the non-tidal Thames
Sep 23 all-day

Unfortunately we have had to cancel this event due to the very poor weather forecasts. Very high wind gusts forecast would not have made for a safe trip. Sorry. This unusual opportunity to paddle the Thames without any tide is one not to be missed. Contact Debbie Carpenter for more information.

Sep
28
Fri
2018
Thames River Trip – St Patricks Stream @ Oxford
Sep 28 all-day
 Peer paddle on the Thames and Cherwell around Oxford, approx 9 miles from Godstow Rd, Oxford OX2 8PU Godstow Rd Carpark to Victoria Arms, Marston Mill Ln, Old Marston OX3 0QA Paddling approx 9 miles. Departing Camberley area around 09.00 and returning from Oxford around 15.00 – Contact Rick Covell for more information.

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.

Club Hare and Hounds @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
Oct 20 all-day
Oct
28
Sun
2018
Banbury Hasler
Oct 28 all-day
Keyhaven to Lymington and back – Solent peer paddle @ Lymington
Oct 28 all-day

Keyhaven to Lymington and back – launch time around 10.30 (high tide 12.56) – Contact Rick Covell for more information.

Nov
10
Sat
2018
Calshot to Ashlet Creek and back – Solent peer paddle @ Calshot
Nov 10 all-day

Saturday 10th November – Calshot to Ashlet Creek and back – a launch time of around 10:30 for high tide at 12:30 (remaining high for 2 hours) so plenty of exploring time  – Contact Rick Covell for more information.

Nov
16
Fri
2018
BCCC Annual General Meeting @ Frimley Baptist Church
Nov 16 @ 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Our Annual General Meeting will be at our usual venue of Frimley Baptist Church. Due to a scheduling conflict, we have had to move the date to Friday 16th November (a week earlier than previously announced).

The evening will contain the usual mix of club updates and resolutions to vote on, before culminating in our highly-coveted awards presentation.

If you’re unable to attend, please can you let Matt Tichbon know.

Nov
17
Sat
2018
Club Hare and Hounds @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
Nov 17 all-day
Nov
18
Sun
2018
River Dart loop
Nov 18 all-day

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

Dec
2
Sun
2018
Thames 10@10 Winter K2
Dec 2 all-day

The final 10km Thames 10@10 Winter K2 series will be run by Royal Canoe Club. Entry is £5 (payment on the day). Please let us know if you wish to enter

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.

Dec
9
Sun
2018
Hurley to Maidenhead Thames River peer padle @ Hurley
Dec 9 all-day

Rick is planning a little Thames trip to see out the year, Hurley to Maidenhead on the 9th December. It will be a shuttle and the paddle is 7-8 miles. Get in touch with Rick if you want to find out more.

Dec
11
Tue
2018
Club Christmas Dinner @ Canal Centre Cafe, Mytchett
Dec 11 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Bookings are now being taken for this year’s club Christmas meal – full menu here.

Two courses £14.80 / Three courses £18.80

Arrival from 7 PM for a 7:30 PM start.  Contact Liz to reserve your place today.

Dec
15
Sat
2018
Club Hare and Hounds @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
Dec 15 all-day
Ross Warland Memorial Challenge Race 2018 @ Banbury
Dec 15 all-day
Dec
26
Wed
2018
Boxing Day Paddle @ Mytchett
Dec 26 all-day
 Come along for a festive paddle starting at the Canal Centre and work off that extra helping of Christmas pudding that you had. Don’t forget the tinsel for your boat!

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
6
Sun
2019
Frank Luzmore Memorial K2 challenge
Jan 6 all-day

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

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.

Jan
13
Sun
2019
Wey Hare and Hounds 10km
Jan 13 all-day
Jan
22
Tue
2019
Tuesday morning trip – Mytchett to Fox and Hounds @ Mytchett
Jan 22 all-day

Tuesday 22 Jan – paddle to the dark side of Ash Lock and beyond to the Fox and Hounds in Fleet. On the water for 10:00 at Mytchett  hopefully get to Fox and Hounds before they finish serving lunches 14:00. Contact Rick Rick Covell for more information and so transport and lifts back can be organised.

Jan
26
Sat
2019
Charles Hicks Challenge @ Basingstoke Canal, starting and finishing at the Canal Centre, Mytchett
Jan 26 all-day

Charles Hicks Challenge 2019

Did you take the challenge last year? Whether you did or you didn’t, you need to take up the challenge this time around! Bring your friends and family too. Lots of portaging. Great practice for the Devises to Westminster race. Start and finish at the same place.

See the draft route map below.

Take up your paddles…take up the challenge!

– 13 to 14 miles
– 10 portages
– Open to canoes and kayaks, singles and doubles, juniors, seniors and veterans
– An experience very similar to the Kennet and Avon section of the Devises to Westminster race

We will need a goodly number of volunteers to assist and organise on the day. Please let the race organiser Bill Hansell know if you would like to help out. The usual stuff: check-in, starts/finishes, marshals, car parking, paddlers food etc.

Click here to sign-up online

Download the Race Rules here.

Jan
27
Sun
2019
Wey Hare and Hounds 10km
Jan 27 all-day
Feb
10
Sun
2019
Deadline for Watersides entries
Feb 10 all-day
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.

Wey Hare and Hounds 10km
Feb 10 all-day
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.

Watersides A – Great Bedwyn to Newbury
Feb 24 all-day

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

Mar
16
Sat
2019
B3C Hare and Hounds @ Canal Centre, Mytchett
Mar 16 @ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

 

2, 4 and 6 mile courses

Mar
17
Sun
2019
Thameside 2 @ Reading Canoe Club
Mar 17 all-day

Reading CC – Reading to Marlow 19 miles 8 portages

Apr
6
Sat
2019
Hamble Estuary/River peer paddle @ Car Park by Bugle SO31 4BQ
Apr 6 all-day

Hamble (Bugle Public House) to Upper reaches and return. Meeting at 11.00. On the water at 11.30. Get in touch with Rick if you want to find out more.

High water at 13.20.

Apr
13
Sat
2019
Quiz and Chips Night @ Canal Centre Mytchett
Apr 13 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Saturday 13 April, 7pm until 10pm – Quiz and Chips!  At the Canal Centre, Mytchett.  This will test your general knowledge, that of the Canal, and maybe some questions on the club.  £5 per person, to cover your fish and chips and soft drinks. Book online at Eventbrite.  Feel free to bring your own drinks.

Apr
20
Sat
2019
B3C Hare and Hounds @ Canal Centre, Mytchett
Apr 20 @ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

 

2, 4 and 6 mile courses