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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.

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Mid Summer Paddle

Jun 22 @ 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM

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

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Falcon Hasler (Oxford) @ Falcon Canoe Club

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Jun 25 all-day

This is a standard Hasler race set on a broad and beautiful stretch of the River Thames. The course (suitable for all paddlers from novice to international)winds from the dreaming spires of Oxford down through the gentle rolling countryside of Oxfordshire, and back to the start. Spectators can stroll along the towpath – taking in the race, the punts the occasional pleasure cruiser and our world-famous rowers. Cake, coffee and snacks will be available for all. There’s parking on site – and the sun always shines (!?)

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Discover Course Open Canoe weekend @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe club

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Jul 8 @ 9:00 AM – Jul 9 @ 3:30 PM

Discover Course for Open Canoe held on Saturday and Sunday 8, 9 July 09:00 -16:00 at Mytchett.

Both days need to be attended to qualify.

Bookings are made on Just Go.

In the first case contact Brian Biffin, B3c.Coaching@gmail.com

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B3C Hare and Hounds @ Canal Centre, Mytchett

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Jul 15 @ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

2, 4 and 6 mile courses

Discover Course Kayak Adults weekend @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe club

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Jul 22 @ 9:30 AM – Jul 23 @ 4:00 PM

Discover Course held on Saturday and Sunday 22, 23 July 09:30 -16:00 at Mytchett.

Both days need to be attended to qualify.

Bookings are made on Just Go.

In the first case contact Brian Biffin, B3c.Coaching@gmail.com

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Explore Course Kayak weekend @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe club

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Jul 29 @ 9:30 AM – Jul 30 @ 4:00 PM

Explore Course held on Saturday and Sunday 29,30 July 09:30 -16:00 at Mytchett.

Both days need to be attended to qualify.

Bookings are made on Just Go.

In the first case contact Brian Biffin, B3c.Coaching@gmail.com

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River Hamble

Aug 3 all-day

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.

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Old Harry’s Rock sea trip

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Aug 19 all-day

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

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B3C Hare and Hounds @ Canal Centre, Mytchett

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Aug 19 @ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

2, 4 and 6 mile courses

Tuesday social paddle

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Aug 29 @ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

9:30 for 10:00 on the water

social paddle with other club members tends to finish with coffee at the cafe

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skills development paddle

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Aug 31 @ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

17:30 for 18:00 on the water

a chance to practice all those things learnt on a course such as edging, drawing, stern rudders, bow rudders, generally improving your boat handling and paddling better faster stronger, getting ready for the longer more exciting trips

Categories: Social Touring Trip

Sunday Social Paddle @ mytchett

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Sep 3 @ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

9:30 for 10:00 on the water

A social paddle on the canal with other club members, good place to ask questions about equipment, technique or places to go.

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Sloe Paddle

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Sep 3 @ 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Sloe Paddle

Host: Brian Biffin

Fantastic Fruit Forage starting at Colt Hill car park, Odiham. Option to load a club boat on my trailer Saturday morning.

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Tuesday social paddle

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Sep 5 @ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

9:30 for 10:00 on the water

social paddle with other club members tends to finish with coffee at the cafe

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skills development paddle

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Sep 7 @ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

17:30 for 18:00 on the water

a chance to practice all those things learnt on a course such as edging, drawing, stern rudders, bow rudders, generally improving your boat handling and paddling better faster stronger, getting ready for the longer more exciting trips

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B3C Summer Camp River Medway @ TBD

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Sep 8 @ 9:15 PM – Sep 10 @ 10:15 PM

B3C summer trip 2023, Friday 8^th September pm to Sunday 10^th September pm.

Paddle the River Medway from Tonbridge to Maidstone over 2 days with 2 nights camping. A gentle 29km paddle with a few locks and some canoe shoots for those who wish to try them .

We plan to camp Friday night, paddle Saturday and Sunday and return home Sunday pm. Drive time to the camp site near Yalding is just 1.5 hours, so suitable for after work on the Friday night. This will be an out and return Shuttle both days from the campsite so we will not be kayaking with all the camping gear.

Please let us know if you are interested so we can advise the camp site of numbers.

Any questions please call Rick.

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The River Medway is a major river in the South East of England in the county of Kent. Stretching from High Weald in Sussex, through Tonbridge and Maidstone, the river ends where it meets the Thames estuary near Sheerness.

It is an ideal touring adventure. Great for recreational users and those looking for multi day-trips. It has some gentle grade 1 rapids but otherwise the river is a lovely flat, green wilderness paddle.

The River Medway is a popular river for canoeing. The river has a length of 120 kilometres, but the navigable non-tidal part runs from Tonbridge to Maidstone and has a length of 29 km, the Medway Canoe Trail. From Tonbridge you can make an extra round trip of 4 km upstream. This round is very popular by local people. You can paddle the full 29 km in one day, but most people do it in 2 days and camp on the way.

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Pangbourne CC Hasler @ Pangbourne CC

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Sep 10 all-day

The first Hasler in the season for the Southern region, a race suitable for all ages and abilities onthe River Thames. This is a circuit (approx 4miles) race between Whitchurch and MapledurhamLocks, with a natural portage for Divs 1to 6 on each of their circuits.

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Sunday Social Paddle @ mytchett

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Sep 10 @ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

9:30 for 10:00 on the water

A social paddle on the canal with other club members, good place to ask questions about equipment, technique or places to go.

Categories: Social Touring Trip

Tuesday social paddle

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Sep 12 @ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

9:30 for 10:00 on the water

social paddle with other club members tends to finish with coffee at the cafe

Categories: Social Touring Trip

skills development paddle

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Sep 14 @ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

17:30 for 18:00 on the water

a chance to practice all those things learnt on a course such as edging, drawing, stern rudders, bow rudders, generally improving your boat handling and paddling better faster stronger, getting ready for the longer more exciting trips

Categories: Social Touring Trip

B3C Hare and Hounds @ Canal Centre, Mytchett

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Sep 16 @ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

2, 4 and 6 mile courses

Sunday Social Paddle @ mytchett

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Sep 17 @ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

9:30 for 10:00 on the water

A social paddle on the canal with other club members, good place to ask questions about equipment, technique or places to go.

Categories: Social Touring Trip

Tuesday social paddle

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Sep 19 @ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

9:30 for 10:00 on the water

social paddle with other club members tends to finish with coffee at the cafe

Categories: Social Touring Trip

skills development paddle

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Sep 21 @ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

17:30 for 18:00 on the water

a chance to practice all those things learnt on a course such as edging, drawing, stern rudders, bow rudders, generally improving your boat handling and paddling better faster stronger, getting ready for the longer more exciting trips

Categories: Social Touring Trip

Thames trip Shepperton to Ham

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Sep 24 all-day

Shepperton to Ham approx 12 miles with the flow, try the Rollers, See Hampton Court from the river. this will be a shuttle and the trailer may be used so not to worry if your short of a roof rack. Great day out.

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Sunday Social Paddle @ mytchett

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Sep 24 @ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

9:30 for 10:00 on the water

A social paddle on the canal with other club members, good place to ask questions about equipment, technique or places to go.

Categories: Social Touring Trip

Tuesday social paddle

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Sep 26 @ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

9:30 for 10:00 on the water

social paddle with other club members tends to finish with coffee at the cafe

Categories: Social Touring Trip

skills development paddle

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Sep 28 @ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

17:30 for 18:00 on the water

a chance to practice all those things learnt on a course such as edging, drawing, stern rudders, bow rudders, generally improving your boat handling and paddling better faster stronger, getting ready for the longer more exciting trips

Categories: Social Touring Trip

Elmbridge CC Hasler (out of Region) @ Elmbridge CC

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Oct 1 all-day

Sunday Social Paddle @ mytchett

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Oct 1 @ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

9:30 for 10:00 on the water

A social paddle on the canal with other club members, good place to ask questions about equipment, technique or places to go.

Categories: Social Touring Trip

Tuesday social paddle

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Oct 3 @ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

9:30 for 10:00 on the water

social paddle with other club members tends to finish with coffee at the cafe

Categories: Social Touring Trip

skills development paddle

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Oct 5 @ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

17:30 for 18:00 on the water

a chance to practice all those things learnt on a course such as edging, drawing, stern rudders, bow rudders, generally improving your boat handling and paddling better faster stronger, getting ready for the longer more exciting trips

Categories: Social Touring Trip

Sunday Social Paddle @ mytchett

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Oct 8 @ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

9:30 for 10:00 on the water

A social paddle on the canal with other club members, good place to ask questions about equipment, technique or places to go.

Categories: Social Touring Trip

Tuesday social paddle

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Oct 10 @ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

9:30 for 10:00 on the water

social paddle with other club members tends to finish with coffee at the cafe

Categories: Social Touring Trip

Sunday Social Paddle @ mytchett

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Oct 15 @ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

9:30 for 10:00 on the water

A social paddle on the canal with other club members, good place to ask questions about equipment, technique or places to go.

Categories: Social Touring Trip

Tuesday social paddle

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Oct 17 @ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

9:30 for 10:00 on the water

social paddle with other club members tends to finish with coffee at the cafe

Categories: Social Touring Trip

B3C Hare and Hounds @ Canal Centre, Mytchett

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Oct 21 @ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

2, 4 and 6 mile courses

Sunday Social Paddle @ mytchett

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Oct 22 @ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

9:30 for 10:00 on the water

A social paddle on the canal with other club members, good place to ask questions about equipment, technique or places to go.

Categories: Social Touring Trip

Tuesday social paddle

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Oct 24 @ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

9:30 for 10:00 on the water

social paddle with other club members tends to finish with coffee at the cafe

Categories: Social Touring Trip

Spooky Paddle @ BCC Mytchett

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Oct 28 @ 6:00 PM

Banbury CC Hasler @ Banbury CC

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Oct 29 all-day

Race description * A typical canal race situated on the Oxford Canal that can be winding and shallow in parts. Suitable for all abilities and ages. Div 1-3. 14 portages. Div 4-6. 6 portages. Div 7-9. 2 portages. U14’s. No portages. We advise suitable footwear when portaging. Divisions 7 / 8, and 9 portage. Assistance can be offered at the portage for the U13’s. The paddler must hold the front of the boat and the paddle unless it is in the boat. The assister must not put the boat into the water or offer any assistance that will be deemed to be unfair. Note that the water under the motorway bridge 200 yards north of the 1st portage can get a little choppy. Please ensure the rules of the road are followed here. Lower division paddlers please note this. The start will be ½ mile north of the car park starting just past the Hennef Way Bridge and finish at the bridge here at race HQ. Please note that it is important that divisons 1-6 get on the water first. Divisions 7, 8 and 9 must wait until all the higher divisions are on the water to avoid congestion at the pre-starts. There will be pre-start marshals that bring each race up to the start. Please pay attention to their instructions. Please ensure that you are around the start area in good time as it can get congested. Divisions 1-3. Turn 40 yards north of Bridge 147. This has a nice wide turning area. 14 portages in total. Divisions 4-6. Turn just south of Cropredy village. There will be a Canadian canoe or similar marshalling here. Divisions 7-10. Turn just south of Bourton Lock. There will be a marshal on the bank and it is important that the nose of your boat goes past the marshal. Note that this is a very tight turn and our apologies for this. Start list to be given on the day with some divisions split between odds and evens. Directions to race. Follow signs to Castle Quay Shopping Centre car parks and then for Canoe Race. Note: We have exclusive use of the car park area where we hold the event. Please do not park in the Coach Park behind the Garden Centre or on the road as this will incur a parking fine. There is plenty of parking available in the other car parks if the event area is full. We will try to accommodate trailers in the event area and if necessary double park.

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Sunday Social Paddle @ mytchett

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Oct 29 @ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

9:30 for 10:00 on the water

A social paddle on the canal with other club members, good place to ask questions about equipment, technique or places to go.

Categories: Social Touring Trip