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
Discover Course held on Saturday and Sunday 10, 11 June 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
Discover Course held on Saturday and Sunday 10, 11 June 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
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.
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
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)w
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
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
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
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
B3C summer trip 2023, Friday 8th September pm to Sunday 10th 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Launching from Arundel, getting out at Pulborough and shuttling. Sign up on Spond if you want to go
A gentle paddle to blow away the cobwebs! Barley Mow Bridge Nr Dogmersfield to the Fox and Hounds pub Church Crookham and back – 14km – for reference the Club to Ash Lock rtn is 10km. Bring a packed lunch. Meet at the barn 9.30 – 10am. Rick is happy to take the trailer so this would be suitable for new paddlers who do not have J bars etc. Please indicate in the Spond chat if you are happy to drive, have roof and/or J-Bars we can make the decision on the day on which transport we use.
Meeting at the Barn 09:30. A trip from Brookwood to Woking approx 8 miles and 12 locks to be portaged. it is one way and a shuttle will be in play. kayak trolleys advised. for more information Contact Rick.Covell@ntlworld.com
Seeing the city of London from a different perspective i.e. from a Kayak. This is a round trip of 17 miles although there will be a lot of tidal assistance. Paddlers must be experienced in moving tidal water and waves, spray deck competent, and deep water rescue competent. Paddlers should ideally have been on some club sea trips within the last year and be at or near Explore Level. Paddlers must be able to dress appropriately to the conditions. This is initially a peer paddle (unless I get a coach to come) therefore at your own risk. Unsure then ask me Rick.Covell@ntlworld.com
Experience the wonderful River Hamble from Lower Swanwick to Botley Mill, the Horse and Jockey at Currbridge and all being well a magic ride back on the tide. A good first estuary trip and introduction to the sea with a little moving water. Paddlers should be Spray deck and deep water rescue competent working towards Explore Standard
Discover Course held on Saturday and Sunday 10, 11 June 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 Steve Atkins, B3c.Courses@gmail.com
Discover Course held on Saturday and Sunday 10, 11 June 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 Steve Atkins B3c.Courses@gmail.com
Discover Course held on Tuesday evenings 30th April – 28th May 18:00 – 20:00 at Mytchett.
All 5 sessions need to be attended to qualify.
Bookings are made on Just Go.
In the first case contact Steve Atkins, B3c.Courses@gmail.com
Discover Course held on Tuesday evenings 30th April – 28th May 18:00 – 20:00 at Mytchett.
All 5 sessions need to be attended to qualify.
Bookings are made on Just Go.
In the first case contact Steve Atkins B3c.Courses@gmail.com
An excellent first step away from the canal to experience this backwater off the Thames. We may include the Hennerton back water on this trip making the launch at Henley
Discover Course held on Tuesday evenings 30th April – 28th May 18:00 – 20:00 at Mytchett.
All 5 sessions need to be attended to qualify.
Bookings are made on Just Go.
In the first case contact Steve Atkins B3c.Courses@gmail.com
This is the biggest event of the year for BCCC and requires lots and lots of organisation and support. So, even if you don’t plan on racing on the day, please help out as a volunteer. Generally speaking we need around 30 people to make the event safe and successful.
Discover Course held on Tuesday evenings 30th April – 28th May 18:00 – 20:00 at Mytchett.
All 5 sessions need to be attended to qualify.
Bookings are made on Just Go.
In the first case contact Steve Atkins B3c.Courses@gmail.com
Ideal for the first time away from the canal, enjoy the quite surrounds of the river and the contrast of the navigation.
booking as usual on Spond
Discover Course held on Tuesday evenings 30th April – 28th May 18:00 – 20:00 at Mytchett.
All 5 sessions need to be attended to qualify.
Bookings are made on Just Go.
In the first case contact Steve Atkins B3c.Courses@gmail.com
Experience the wonderful River Hamble from Lower Swanwick to Botley Mill, the Horse and Jockey at Currbridge and all being well a magic ride back on the tide. A good first estuary trip and introduction to the sea with a little moving water. Paddlers should be Spray deck and deep water rescue competent working towards Explore Standard
Discover Course held on Saturday and Sunday 22. 23 June 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 Steve Atkins, B3c.Courses@gmail.com
Discover Course held on Saturday and Sunday 22nd/ 23rd June 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 Steve Atkins B3c.Courses@gmail.com
Discover Course held on Saturday and Sunday 13th 14th 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 Steve Atkins, B3c.Courses@gmail.com