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
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.
Entries to Dave Howie by 23 May 2021
Thameside Promenade, Reading, south bank of the Thames, upstream of Caversham Bridge.
Follow signs to Reading town centre, then signs for Caversham. Canoe Race signs will be seen
near Caversham Bridge.
Please note: no parking available at RCC.
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.
The Discover Award allows you to develop your decision making and practical skills for a fun and safe time on the water, as you become a more skilled and independent paddler. Through this award you will learn how to choose and effectively use equipment, whilst developing an understanding of the factors which affect your paddling.
learn more here
Discover Awards | After the Start Award comes the Discover Award (gopaddling.info)
Contact Brian Biffin for more info.
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.
The Discover Award allows you to develop your decision making and practical skills for a fun and safe time on the water, as you become a more skilled and independent paddler. Through this award you will learn how to choose and effectively use equipment, whilst developing an understanding of the factors which affect your paddling.
learn more here
Discover Awards | After the Start Award comes the Discover Award (gopaddling.info)
Contact Brian Biffin for more info.
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.
2, 4 and 6 mile courses
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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.
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)!
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.
Chris Williams would like to share how to plan trips involving tides and some basic weather fundamentals so as to better analyze what the weather forecasts are trying to tell us.
Chris has been a Yacht Master for many years and has planned many of our sea trips including Isle of Wight via the Forts, and via the Needles, Berry Head, Portsea Island to name but a few.
numbers are limited to 30.
Let Rick Covell know if you want to go. Rick.covell@ntlworld.com
If you want to become independent on the water, go on self-guided adventures and know how to control your craft and stay safe on the water, this is the award for you. In this award you will take ownership of your own decisions and learn to make confidence choices, based on the places you paddle, wind and weather.
learn more here
Explore Award | Develop your Start and Discover skills further (gopaddling.info)
Contact Brian Biffin for more info.
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The Discover Award allows you to develop your decision making and practical skills for a fun and safe time on the water, as you become a more skilled and independent paddler. Through this award you will learn how to choose and effectively use equipment, whilst developing an understanding of the factors which affect your paddling.
learn more here
Discover Awards | After the Start Award comes the Discover Award (gopaddling.info)
Contact Brian Biffin for more info.
2, 4 and 6 mile courses
The Discover Award allows you to develop your decision making and practical skills for a fun and safe time on the water, as you become a more skilled and independent paddler. Through this award you will learn how to choose and effectively use equipment, whilst developing an understanding of the factors which affect your paddling.
This is suitable for 8yr + and running back to back with the Adult course is ideal for getting whole families afloat.
learn more here
Discover Awards | After the Start Award comes the Discover Award (gopaddling.info)
Contact Brian Biffin for more info.
The Discover Award allows you to develop your decision making and practical skills for a fun and safe time on the water, as you become a more skilled and independent paddler. Through this award you will learn how to choose and effectively use equipment, whilst developing an understanding of the factors which affect your paddling.
This is for Youngsters 8Yr + and is 2 hours per night starting at 6pm on the 7th June continuing on the 14th , 21st, 28th June attendance on all sessions is required.
learn more here
Discover Awards | After the Start Award comes the Discover Award (gopaddling.info)
Contact Brian Biffin for more info.
The Discover Award allows you to develop your decision making and practical skills for a fun and safe time on the water, as you become a more skilled and independent paddler. Through this award you will learn how to choose and effectively use equipment, whilst developing an understanding of the factors which affect your paddling.
learn more here
Discover Awards | After the Start Award comes the Discover Award (gopaddling.info)
Contact Brian Biffin for more info.
The Discover Award allows you to develop your decision making and practical skills for a fun and safe time on the water, as you become a more skilled and independent paddler. Through this award you will learn how to choose and effectively use equipment, whilst developing an understanding of the factors which affect your paddling.
This is suitable for 8yr + and running back to back with the Adult course is ideal for getting whole families afloat.
learn more here
Discover Awards | After the Start Award comes the Discover Award (gopaddling.info)
Contact Brian Biffin for more info.
The Discover Award allows you to develop your decision making and practical skills for a fun and safe time on the water, as you become a more skilled and independent paddler. Through this award you will learn how to choose and effectively use equipment, whilst developing an understanding of the factors which affect your paddling.
This is for Youngsters 8Yr + and is 2 hours per night starting at 6pm on the 7th June continuing on the 14th , 21st, 28th June attendance on all sessions is required.
learn more here
Discover Awards | After the Start Award comes the Discover Award (gopaddling.info)
Contact Brian Biffin for more info.