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
Join Rick Covell, our Paddlesport Leader, for a paddle on the Basingstoke Canal from Mytchett (Canal Centre) to the Fox and Hounds in Fleet. Meet on the water at 09h30 and paddle to Fleet arriving in time for last orders at 13h00. Just over 9 miles. Rick will use the trailer to return kayaks to Mytchett. Contact Rick at Rick.covell@ntlworld.com for more info.
Join Rick Covell, our Paddlesport Leader, for a paddle on the Basingstoke Canal from Mytchett (Canal Centre) to the Fox and Hounds in Fleet. Meet on the water at 09h30 and paddle to Fleet arriving in time for last orders at 13h00. Just over 9 miles. Rick will use the trailer to return kayaks to Mytchett. Contact Rick at Rick.covell@ntlworld.com for more info.
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 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.
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.
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.
Join Anne and Brian Biffin for this river trip. Minimum Discover standard or equivalent. Contact Brian for more info and to reserve your place.
Join Anne and Brian Biffin for this river trip. Minimum Discover standard or equivalent. Contact Brian for more info and to reserve your place.
Join Anne and Brian Biffin for this inland kayak or open-boat trip. Minimum Explore standard or equivalent. Contact Brian for more info and to reserve your place.
St Patrick’s stream off the River Thames, launching from Wargrave. A good starter for getting away from the canal.
Interested? contact Rick.covell@ntlworld.com for more detail. I can only take 5, and you should be able to transport yourself and equipment, I may be able to help with the odd kayak but car sharing is not yet allowed.
Wargrave to Henley return using the Hennerton Backwater. Another good starter for getting away from the canal.
Interested? contact Rick.covell@ntlworld.com for more detail. I can only take 5, and you should be able to transport yourself and equipment, I may be able to help with the odd kayak but car sharing is not yet allowed.
Launching from Lower Swanwick a paddle up the picturesque River Hamble to Botley Mill and then to the Horse and Jockey at Curbridge. A good introduction to some gentle tidal water.
The trip distance is approx 8 miles you should be able to paddle at 3mph or better (Mytchett to Ash Lock and back is 6.5 miles to give a clue) You should be able to get back into your kayak with assistance and carry out an assisted rescue
Interested? contact Rick.covell@ntlworld.com for more detail. I can only take 5, and you should be able to transport yourself and equipment, I may be able to help with the odd kayak but car sharing is not yet allowed.
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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.
Cancelled due to River Conditions – Yellow boards
St Patrick’s stream off the River Thames, launching from Wargrave. A good starter for getting away from the canal.
Interested? contact Rick.covell@ntlworld.com for more detail. I can only take 5, and you should be able to transport yourself and equipment, I may be able to help with the odd kayak but car sharing is not yet allowed.
Rick will be running this trip within BC and club covid guidelines but will still make it fun. We also have a short list of covid do’s and don’ts to help keep everyone safe.
St Patrick’s stream off the River Thames, launching from Wargrave. A good starter for getting away from the canal.
Interested? contact Rick.covell@ntlworld.com for more detail. I can only take 5, and you should be able to transport yourself and equipment, I may be able to help with the odd kayak but car sharing is not yet allowed.
Rick will be running this trip within BC and club covid guidelines but will still make it fun. We also have a short list of covid do’s and don’ts to help keep everyone safe.
A touring trip on the River Wey launching from Guildford and going via St Catherines Lock. A good starter for getting away from the canal.
Interested? contact Rick.covell@ntlworld.com for more detail. I can only take 5, and you should be able to transport yourself and equipment, I may be able to help with the odd kayak but car sharing is not yet allowed.
Rick will be running this trip within BC and club covid guidelines but will still make it fun. We also have a short list of covid do’s and don’ts to help keep everyone safe.
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.
A touring trip on the River Wey launching from Bowers Lock. A good starter for getting away from the canal.
Interested? contact Rick.covell@ntlworld.com for more detail.
Hopefully Rick will be able to run this trip without special covid precautions.
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.
Launching from the Wokingham Water Centre ( or Marsport) heading up the River Thames to the Kennet and Avon. Paddling up the Kennet and Avon though Reading center to Fobney lock If conditions and people are in good form we may continue to the Cunning Man and return. Distance approx 10 miles, 3 portages. email Rick.covell@ntlworld.com if you want to go or for more info
Meander along the Thames from Wargrave through Henley to Hurley. approx 8.5 miles all with the flow. This will be a one way paddle and a shuttle so car sharing to get people and kit in the right place.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nice gentle cruise along the across Poole harbour and up the River Frome and return approx 10 mile round trip. let me know if you’re interested
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.
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.
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.
A Thursday evening paddle of St Patrick’s stream launching from Wargrave at 18:00 (or before if we can manage it) distance approx 5 miles suitable for Discover standard paddlers
This will be a peer paddle to see the London sites from Putney Embankment to Tower Bridge and return. This is a busy tidal section of the River Thames therefore paddlers must be of Explore or 2* standard and be able to carry out deep water assisted rescues. The distance is approx 17 miles and there will be some tidal flow potentially up to a max of 6knt. The trip is timed to low water at Tower Bridge. Paddlers should be confident in messy water as the wake from fast/big boats bounces off the river walled embankments and can be confusing. got questions ask me, want to go tell me. group size will be limited to 8 on a first come first served basis. Rick rick.covell@ntlworld.com (and yes I know its Fathers Day but you’ll be back in time for tea – hopefully)
And evening touring trip of river River Wey launching at Dapdune Wharf Guildford along the navigation to Riff Raff weir and back along the River. Distance approx 5 miles and suitable for Discover standard. Launch time 18:00 or before if we can make it.
A Touring Trip of the River Wey launching at Bowers lock at 18:00 distance approx 5 miles and suitable for Discover standard paddlers.
Meeting at the Barn 9:30 to leave by 10, Launch from Wokingham Water Centre (or close by if we cant use their carpark) Paddling upstream on the Thames to the K&A taking in views of Reading and the Oracle from a different angle. to have picnic lunch at Fobney Lock and then return to Wokingham Water Centre. Should be back 4 pm ish. Suitable for all paddlers, distance is approx 5 miles, with 3 locks to portage. (2 plus getting out at Fobney)
Launching at Wargrave and paddling to Hurley and see the sights of Henley on the way. a one way trip of approx 9 miles and a shuttle of cars to get us back. Probably meet at the barn 09:30 and be back around 4pm. let me know it you want to go. Rick
Saturday 19th November, Jubilee River, probably launching near Maidenhead and coming out at Windsor. there are 3 weirs to be played with preferably in flat bottom boats such as play or white water boats, see picture coming next. You should have experienced some moving water (i.e. been away from the canal ) and be competent with a spray deck and capsize drills. the total distance is close to 9 miles but with some flow, so as a gauge if you can do ash lock and back in a play boat you’ll be ok. The weirs are portage-able but those wanting to give them a try will take priority. This will be a peer paddle as its outside my remit for sheltered water. we will be in the hands of Kevin White who has done this before. It will be different, so let me know if you want to go.
Rick
Depending on conditions we’re looking at Abbey River from Chertsey Mead on the River Thames or a River Wey loop from Bowers lock.
both paddles are in the region of 5-7 miles and will contain some upstream element and take most of the day.
Contact me Rick Covell rick.covell@ntlworld.com for more detail or if you want to go.
Touring trip on the upper Thames around Cricklade/Lechlade area
River Beaulieu from lepe Country park and return. great day out. let me know if you want to go. Rick Covell
An evening paddle, 22nd June, on the Wey doing the Guildford Loop either from Broadford Rd or Dapdune wharf at 6pm. Transport for kayaks and kit can be provided. paddle length is approx 5 miles and we should be off the water by 9:30. if you cant make the barn at 4:30pm to load, but can make the launch point by 6pm, talk to me. please book your place using Spond https://group.spond.com/CFYPF
Launching at Lower Swanwick, or if you want something a little longer Warsash, going up to Botley across to the Horse and Jockey and back.
Respond on spond if you want to go.
Sea trip out to see Old Harrys Rock between Studland and Swanage.
Need to be at Explore or working towards Explore level and be competent at deep water rescue and use of spray deck
9:30 for 10:00 on the water
social paddle with other club members tends to finish with coffee at the cafe