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

Feb
4
Tue
2020
Canal Pub Paddle – Mytchett to Fox and Hounds Fleet @ Basingstoke Canal
Feb 4 all-day

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.

Feb
8
Sat
2020
Canal Pub Paddle 2 – Mytchett to Fox and Hounds Fleet @ Basingstoke Canal
Feb 8 all-day

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.

Apr
4
Sat
2020
BCCC Canoeing Taster Sessions! @ Canal Centre
Apr 4 @ 10:30 AM

First Saturday of the month from March 2020.

An introduction to forms of Kayaking (and potentially Canoeing).  Sessions will include getting on and off the water safely, moving the boat in a straight line and lots of games.  The aim is to give you a introduction to the sport using the British Canoeing Start award (see https://www.britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/new-personal-performance-awards/ for details) giving you a good overview of the sport. Sessions will be approximately 45 minutes on the water.  When you register, we’ll email you with further details.

FAQs

What can I bring into the event?

You need to bring suitable clothing for the day.  You should wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet and old trainers (or wetsuit boots).  The club will provide you with all other kit.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, just tell the organiser your name when you arrive.

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn’t match the person who attends?

Yes, as long as you provide us with their details.

If I like canoeing / kayaking at the end of the course, can I join the club?

Of course! and to encourage you to join we’ll even subject the course fee from your first years membership!

 

May
2
Sat
2020
BCCC Canoeing Taster Sessions! @ Canal Centre
May 2 @ 10:30 AM

First Saturday of the month from March 2020.

An introduction to forms of Kayaking (and potentially Canoeing).  Sessions will include getting on and off the water safely, moving the boat in a straight line and lots of games.  The aim is to give you a introduction to the sport using the British Canoeing Start award (see https://www.britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/new-personal-performance-awards/ for details) giving you a good overview of the sport. Sessions will be approximately 45 minutes on the water.  When you register, we’ll email you with further details.

FAQs

What can I bring into the event?

You need to bring suitable clothing for the day.  You should wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet and old trainers (or wetsuit boots).  The club will provide you with all other kit.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, just tell the organiser your name when you arrive.

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn’t match the person who attends?

Yes, as long as you provide us with their details.

If I like canoeing / kayaking at the end of the course, can I join the club?

Of course! and to encourage you to join we’ll even subject the course fee from your first years membership!

 

Jun
6
Sat
2020
BCCC Canoeing Taster Sessions! @ Canal Centre
Jun 6 @ 10:30 AM

First Saturday of the month from March 2020.

An introduction to forms of Kayaking (and potentially Canoeing).  Sessions will include getting on and off the water safely, moving the boat in a straight line and lots of games.  The aim is to give you a introduction to the sport using the British Canoeing Start award (see https://www.britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/new-personal-performance-awards/ for details) giving you a good overview of the sport. Sessions will be approximately 45 minutes on the water.  When you register, we’ll email you with further details.

FAQs

What can I bring into the event?

You need to bring suitable clothing for the day.  You should wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet and old trainers (or wetsuit boots).  The club will provide you with all other kit.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, just tell the organiser your name when you arrive.

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn’t match the person who attends?

Yes, as long as you provide us with their details.

If I like canoeing / kayaking at the end of the course, can I join the club?

Of course! and to encourage you to join we’ll even subject the course fee from your first years membership!

 

Jun
16
Tue
2020
Upper Thames – Lechlade to Tadpole Bridge River Trip @ Lechlade on Thames
Jun 16 all-day

Join Anne and Brian Biffin for this river trip. Minimum Discover standard or equivalent. Contact Brian for more info and to reserve your place.

Jun
23
Tue
2020
Upper Thames Part Two – Tadpole Bridge to Bablock Hythe River Trip @ Lechlade on Thames
Jun 23 all-day

Join Anne and Brian Biffin for this river trip. Minimum Discover standard or equivalent. Contact Brian for more info and to reserve your place.

Jul
4
Sat
2020
BCCC Canoeing Taster Sessions! @ Canal Centre
Jul 4 @ 10:30 AM

First Saturday of the month from March 2020.

An introduction to forms of Kayaking (and potentially Canoeing).  Sessions will include getting on and off the water safely, moving the boat in a straight line and lots of games.  The aim is to give you a introduction to the sport using the British Canoeing Start award (see https://www.britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/new-personal-performance-awards/ for details) giving you a good overview of the sport. Sessions will be approximately 45 minutes on the water.  When you register, we’ll email you with further details.

FAQs

What can I bring into the event?

You need to bring suitable clothing for the day.  You should wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet and old trainers (or wetsuit boots).  The club will provide you with all other kit.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, just tell the organiser your name when you arrive.

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn’t match the person who attends?

Yes, as long as you provide us with their details.

If I like canoeing / kayaking at the end of the course, can I join the club?

Of course! and to encourage you to join we’ll even subject the course fee from your first years membership!

 

Jul
11
Sat
2020
Studland Bay Sea Kayak Trip (Old Harry Rocks) @ Studland Bay
Jul 11 all-day

Join Anne and Brian Biffin for this sea kayak trip. Minimum Explore standard or equivalent. Contact Brian for more info and to reserve your place.

Jul
18
Sat
2020
Medway Inland River Paddle @ Medway
Jul 18 all-day

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.

Aug
1
Sat
2020
BCCC Canoeing Taster Sessions! @ Canal Centre
Aug 1 @ 10:30 AM

First Saturday of the month from March 2020.

An introduction to forms of Kayaking (and potentially Canoeing).  Sessions will include getting on and off the water safely, moving the boat in a straight line and lots of games.  The aim is to give you a introduction to the sport using the British Canoeing Start award (see https://www.britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/new-personal-performance-awards/ for details) giving you a good overview of the sport. Sessions will be approximately 45 minutes on the water.  When you register, we’ll email you with further details.

FAQs

What can I bring into the event?

You need to bring suitable clothing for the day.  You should wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet and old trainers (or wetsuit boots).  The club will provide you with all other kit.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, just tell the organiser your name when you arrive.

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn’t match the person who attends?

Yes, as long as you provide us with their details.

If I like canoeing / kayaking at the end of the course, can I join the club?

Of course! and to encourage you to join we’ll even subject the course fee from your first years membership!

 

Sep
5
Sat
2020
BCCC Canoeing Taster Sessions! @ Canal Centre
Sep 5 @ 10:30 AM

First Saturday of the month from March 2020.

An introduction to forms of Kayaking (and potentially Canoeing).  Sessions will include getting on and off the water safely, moving the boat in a straight line and lots of games.  The aim is to give you a introduction to the sport using the British Canoeing Start award (see https://www.britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/new-personal-performance-awards/ for details) giving you a good overview of the sport. Sessions will be approximately 45 minutes on the water.  When you register, we’ll email you with further details.

FAQs

What can I bring into the event?

You need to bring suitable clothing for the day.  You should wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet and old trainers (or wetsuit boots).  The club will provide you with all other kit.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, just tell the organiser your name when you arrive.

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn’t match the person who attends?

Yes, as long as you provide us with their details.

If I like canoeing / kayaking at the end of the course, can I join the club?

Of course! and to encourage you to join we’ll even subject the course fee from your first years membership!

 

Sep
27
Sun
2020
Chris Belton Memorial ‘Sloe Paddle’ @ Canal Centre
Sep 27 @ 2:00 AM – 2:00 AM

Chris Belton Memorial
‘Sloe Paddle’

27th September 2pm
Anne and Brian are kindly organising the above event in memorial of Chris Belton, one our late and longstanding BCCC members.  Chris was very fond of making homebrew wine, in particular sloe wine, gin etc.  He was often to be found foraging in the undergrowth for fruits of the countryside.  So Brina and Anne proposed that a ‘slow paddle’ would be a fitting memorial to Chris.
Pre- booking is essential. Let Anne and Brian know you are coming as soon as possible

The paddle will start at Colt Hill, more details once you’ve registered and depending on numbers.  Paddlers are invited to collect sloes, make sloe gin, sloe jam, sloe sauce, sloe jelly. Later in the year we will have a competition to see who has made the best use of their sloes.

Oct
3
Sat
2020
BCCC Canoeing Taster Sessions! @ Canal Centre
Oct 3 @ 10:30 AM

First Saturday of the month from March 2020.

An introduction to forms of Kayaking (and potentially Canoeing).  Sessions will include getting on and off the water safely, moving the boat in a straight line and lots of games.  The aim is to give you a introduction to the sport using the British Canoeing Start award (see https://www.britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/new-personal-performance-awards/ for details) giving you a good overview of the sport. Sessions will be approximately 45 minutes on the water.  When you register, we’ll email you with further details.

FAQs

What can I bring into the event?

You need to bring suitable clothing for the day.  You should wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet and old trainers (or wetsuit boots).  The club will provide you with all other kit.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, just tell the organiser your name when you arrive.

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn’t match the person who attends?

Yes, as long as you provide us with their details.

If I like canoeing / kayaking at the end of the course, can I join the club?

Of course! and to encourage you to join we’ll even subject the course fee from your first years membership!

 

Oct
11
Sun
2020
Yat Whitewater Fun/Intro/Refresher Day Trip 1 @ Symonds Yat
Oct 11 all-day
A day trip at 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 in a familiar environment. You will have fun and need to be happy to get wet. Paul can only take 5, and you should be able to transport yourself and equipment, he may be able to help with the odd kayak but car sharing is not yet allowed. Facilities for non paddlers too. For more information, contact Paul Jeffs.

Oct
25
Sun
2020
Yat Whitewater Fun/Intro/Refresher Day Trip 2 @ Symonds Yat
Oct 25 all-day
A day trip at 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 in a familiar environment. You will have fun and need to be happy to get wet. Paul can only take 5, and you should be able to transport yourself and equipment, he may be able to help with the odd kayak but car sharing is not yet allowed. Facilities for non paddlers too. For more information, contact Paul Jeffs.

Nov
1
Sun
2020
Northampton Active (Nene Whitewater) @ Nene Whitewater Centre
Nov 1 all-day
Paul Jeffs is planning this trip to the artificial whitewater course near Northampton. This is suitable for paddlers already paddling whitewater or who have already had an introduction to whitewater. It will be coach-led and we will be adhering to lots of rules the centre are working within, to help keep everyone covid-safe. Paul can only take 5, and you should be able to transport yourself and equipment, he may be able to help with the odd kayak but car sharing is not yet allowed. Please let him know if you want to come – prebooking is mandatory! Nene was one of the UK’s first artificial whitewater courses and gives an opportunity to get paddling again! For more information, contact Paul Jeffs.

Dec
6
Sun
2020
Whitewater Refresher @ Symonds Yat
Dec 6 all-day
A coached refresher at the Yat for paddlers wanting a chance to refresh their skills in a familiar environment. We will be working within the Club and BC COVID-19 guidelines. The location is in Tier 2, so appropriate restrictions apply. Paul can only have 5 as he will be working within the rule of 6. You must be able to transport yourself and equipment, car sharing is not allowed and you must follow club instructions for sanitising any equipment you borrow. We will still have fun. Stay safe and for more information contact Paul Jeffs.

May
16
Sun
2021
Yat Whitewater Fun/Intro/Refresher Day Trip 1 @ Symonds Yat
May 16 all-day
A day trip at the Yat suitable for both youngsters and adults as an intro to white water (must be confident capsizing kayak with a deck), plus experienced paddlers wanting a chance to brush the cobwebs away or refresh their skills in a familiar environment. You will have fun and need to be happy to get wet.

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.

Jun
12
Sat
2021
Adult Discover Courses @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
Jun 12 @ 9:00 AM – Jun 13 @ 6:00 PM

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.

Jun
13
Sun
2021
Yat Whitewater Fun/Intro/Refresher Day Trip 2 @ Symonds Yat
Jun 13 all-day
A day trip at the Yat suitable for both youngsters and adults as an intro to white water (must be confident capsizing kayak with a deck), plus experienced paddlers wanting a chance to brush the cobwebs away or refresh their skills in a familiar environment. You will have fun and need to be happy to get wet.

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.

Jul
17
Sat
2021
Adult Discover Courses @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
Jul 17 @ 9:00 AM – Jul 18 @ 6:00 PM

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.

Jul
18
Sun
2021
Yat Whitewater Fun/Intro/Refresher Day Trip 3 @ Symonds Yat
Jul 18 all-day
A day trip at the Yat suitable for both youngsters and adults as an intro to white water (must be confident capsizing kayak with a deck), plus experienced paddlers wanting a chance to brush the cobwebs away or refresh their skills in a familiar environment. You will have fun and need to be happy to get very wet.

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.

Aug
22
Sun
2021
Yat Whitewater Fun/Intro/Refresher Day Trip 4 @ Symonds Yat
Aug 22 all-day
A day trip at the Yat suitable for both youngsters and adults as an intro to white water (must be confident capsizing kayak with a deck), plus experienced paddlers wanting a chance to brush the cobwebs away or refresh their skills in a familiar environment. You will have fun and need to be happy to get very wet.

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.

Oct
10
Sun
2021
Yat Whitewater Fun/Intro/Refresher Day Trip 5 (New re-updated date) @ Symonds Yat
Oct 10 all-day
A day trip at the Yat suitable for both youngsters and adults as an intro to white water (must be confident capsizing kayak with a deck), plus experienced paddlers wanting a chance to brush the cobwebs away or refresh their skills in a familiar environment. You will have fun and need to be happy to get very wet.

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.

Mar
25
Fri
2022
Everything you wanted to know about Tides and Weather @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
Mar 25 @ 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

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

Apr
23
Sat
2022
Adult Kayak Explorer Course @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
Apr 23 @ 9:00 AM – Apr 24 @ 6:00 PM

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.

May
21
Sat
2022
Adult Discover Courses @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
May 21 @ 9:00 AM – May 22 @ 6:00 PM

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.

Child Discover Courses @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
May 21 @ 9:00 AM – May 22 @ 6:00 PM

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.

Jun
7
Tue
2022
Child Discover Courses for 8yr + session 1 @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
Jun 7 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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.

Jun
11
Sat
2022
Adult Discover Courses @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
Jun 11 @ 9:00 AM – Jun 12 @ 6:00 PM

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.

Child Discover Courses @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
Jun 11 @ 9:00 AM – Jun 12 @ 6:00 PM

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.

Jun
14
Tue
2022
Child Discover Courses for 8yr + session 2 @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
Jun 14 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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.

Jun
21
Tue
2022
Child Discover Courses for 8yr + session 3 @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
Jun 21 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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.

Discover Courses Open Canoe session 1 @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
Jun 21 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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 Adults only and starts Tuesday 21 June at 6pm for 2 hours and continues on the 28th June, 5th & 12th July attendance to 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.

Jun
28
Tue
2022
Child Discover Courses for 8yr + session 4 @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
Jun 28 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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.

Discover Courses Open Canoe session 2 @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
Jun 28 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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 Adults only and starts Tuesday 21 June at 6pm for 2 hours and continues on the 28th June, 5th & 12th July attendance to 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.

Jul
2
Sat
2022
Sea trip to Harrys Rocks from Studland @ Studland
Jul 2 all-day
Jul
5
Tue
2022
Discover Courses Open Canoe session 3 @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
Jul 5 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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 Adults only and starts Tuesday 21 June at 6pm for 2 hours and continues on the 28th June, 5th & 12th July attendance to 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.

Jul
9
Sat
2022
Circumnavigation of Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour – please note this trip is now full. @ Poole Harbour
Jul 9 all-day
Jul
12
Tue
2022
Discover Courses Open Canoe session 4 @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
Jul 12 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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 Adults only and starts Tuesday 21 June at 6pm for 2 hours and continues on the 28th June, 5th & 12th July attendance to 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.

Jul
23
Sat
2022
Adult Discover Courses @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
Jul 23 @ 10:00 AM – Jul 24 @ 4:00 PM

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.

Nov
19
Sat
2022
Jubilee River trip @ B3C
Nov 19 all-day

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

May
21
Sun
2023
Lepe to River Beaulieu paddle @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
May 21 @ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

River Beaulieu from lepe Country park and return. great day out. let me know if you want to go. Rick Covell

Jun
3
Sat
2023
Old Harrys Rock/Kimmeridge
Jun 3 all-day

A sea/coastal trip to Old Harrys Rocks, should be explore/2* standard

Aug
3
Thu
2023
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.

Aug
19
Sat
2023
Old Harry’s Rock sea trip
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

Sep
8
Fri
2023
B3C Summer Camp River Medway @ TBD
Sep 8 @ 9:15 PM – Sep 10 @ 10:15 PM

 

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.

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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.

Mar
3
Sun
2024
Thames trip Putney – Tower Bridge @ Putney Embankment
Mar 3 @ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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

Apr
7
Sun
2024
River Hamble Trip
Apr 7 @ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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