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

Agenda
Agenda
October 2021 – August 2022 Oct 2021 – Aug 2022
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Oct
16
Sat
2021
B3C Hare and Hounds @ Canal Centre, Mytchett
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Oct 16 @ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

 

2, 4 and 6 mile courses

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Path Project @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
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Oct 16 @ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Path Project Working Party

We have scheduled a date of Saturday16th October 2021 (after the Hare and Hounds) to construct a path extension between the bin store and the barn hard standing.  This project will be very good for winter access to the club and generally will save the grass area from damage when it is very wet.

We need (in this order):

  • You
  • Your Spade (and shovel if you have one)
  • Your wheelbarrow (if you have one).

Lunch will be provided for all those that help out.  This is certainly a job where the more people that help out the merrier.  We will be digging the path out to a depth of 200mm, barrowing the soil away and backfilling with a self-binding material variously called MOT or hogging.

You would be welcome on the day, but so we have a handle on lunch, please volunteer via email or speak to me, BIll Hansell.
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Oct
19
Tue
2021
River Hamble @ River Hamble
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Oct 19 all-day

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.

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Categories: Touring Trip
Oct
23
Sat
2021
Barle River – whitewater day trip (rescheduled updated date) @ River Barle
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Oct 23 all-day

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.

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Categories: Whitewater Trip
River Hamble @ River Hamble
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Oct 23 all-day

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.

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Categories: Touring Trip
Nov
7
Sun
2021
Charles Hicks Challenge @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
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Nov 7 all-day

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)!

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Nov
16
Tue
2021
Touring trip to Wareham on the River Frome from Lake Pier, Hamworthy, Poole @ Lake Pier Hamworthy Poole
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Nov 16 all-day

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

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Categories: Touring Trip
Nov
20
Sat
2021
Welsh Whitewater River Weekend Trip – Upper Wye and Lower Irfon @ South Wales
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Nov 20 – Nov 21 all-day

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.

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Categories: Whitewater Trip
B3C Hare and Hounds @ Canal Centre, Mytchett
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Nov 20 @ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

 

2, 4 and 6 mile courses

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Dec
11
Sat
2021
Updated! Usk Whitewater River now DAY Trip @ South Wales
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Dec 11 all-day

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.

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Categories: Whitewater Trip
Dec
18
Sat
2021
B3C Hare and Hounds @ Canal Centre, Mytchett
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Dec 18 @ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

 

2, 4 and 6 mile courses

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Jan
2
Sun
2022
Barle River – New Year whitewater day trip @ River Barle
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Jan 2 all-day

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.

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Categories: Whitewater Trip
Jan
15
Sat
2022
B3C Hare and Hounds @ Canal Centre, Mytchett
Tickets
Jan 15 @ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

 

2, 4 and 6 mile courses

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Feb
19
Sat
2022
B3C Hare and Hounds @ Canal Centre, Mytchett
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Feb 19 @ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

 

2, 4 and 6 mile courses

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Mar
19
Sat
2022
B3C Hare and Hounds @ Canal Centre, Mytchett
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Mar 19 @ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

 

2, 4 and 6 mile courses

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Mar
25
Fri
2022
Everything you wanted to know about Tides and Weather @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
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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

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Categories: Social Training
Apr
9
Sat
2022
Upper Thames Cricklade to Letchlade trip @ Upper Thames Cricklade to Letchlade
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Apr 9 all-day
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Categories: Touring Trip
Apr
16
Sat
2022
B3C Hare and Hounds @ Canal Centre, Mytchett
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Apr 16 @ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

 

2, 4 and 6 mile courses

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Apr
23
Sat
2022
Adult Kayak Explorer Course @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
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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.

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Categories: Training
Apr
24
Sun
2022
Wey KC Hasler (out of region) @ Wey KC
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Apr 24 all-day
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Categories: Racing
May
8
Sun
2022
BCCC Hasler 2022 @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
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May 8 all-day

2022 BCCC Hasler Race – 8th May 2022

After two years of cancelled BCCC Hasler races, it looks feasible currently to run the race in 2022.  Put the date in your diary now.  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.
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Categories: Racing
May
21
Sat
2022
Adult Discover Courses @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
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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.

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Categories: Training
B3C Hare and Hounds @ Canal Centre, Mytchett
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May 21 @ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

 

2, 4 and 6 mile courses

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Child Discover Courses @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
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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.

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Categories: Training
May
29
Sun
2022
Reading Circuit Hasler Race @ Reading Canoe Club
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May 29 all-day

A circuit race on the RiverThames.
Suitable for all abilities, though other river traffic is to be expected.
Portages are either natural bank or pontoon
www.reading-canoe.org.uk
info@reading-canoe.org.uk

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Categories: Racing
Jun
7
Tue
2022
Child Discover Courses for 8yr + session 1 @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
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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.

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Categories: Training
Jun
11
Sat
2022
Adult Discover Courses @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
Tickets
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.

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Categories: Training
Child Discover Courses @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
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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.

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Categories: Training
Jun
12
Sun
2022
Royal CC Hasler (Kingstone) ( out of Region) @ Royal CC
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Jun 12 all-day
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Categories: Racing
Jun
14
Tue
2022
Child Discover Courses for 8yr + session 2 @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
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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.

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Categories: Training
Jun
16
Thu
2022
Touring trip St Patrick’s Stream @ St Patricks Stream
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Jun 16 @ 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM

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

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Categories: Touring Trip
Jun
18
Sat
2022
B3C Hare and Hounds @ Canal Centre, Mytchett
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Jun 18 @ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

 

2, 4 and 6 mile courses

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Jun
19
Sun
2022
Kayak through London Putney Embankment to Tower Bridge rtn @ Thames
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Jun 19 all-day

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)

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Richmond CC Hasler (out of Region) @ Richmond CC
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Jun 19 all-day
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Categories: Racing
Jun
21
Tue
2022
Child Discover Courses for 8yr + session 3 @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
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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.

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Categories: Training
Discover Courses Open Canoe session 1 @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
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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.

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Categories: Training
Jun
26
Sun
2022
Falcon Hasler (Oxford) @ Falcon Canoe Club
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Jun 26 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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Categories: Racing
Jun
28
Tue
2022
Child Discover Courses for 8yr + session 4 @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
Tickets
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.

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Categories: Training
Discover Courses Open Canoe session 2 @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
Tickets
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.

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Categories: Training
Jul
2
Sat
2022
Sea trip to Harrys Rocks from Studland @ Studland
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Jul 2 all-day
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Categories: Sea Trip
Jul
5
Tue
2022
Discover Courses Open Canoe session 3 @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
Tickets
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.

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

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Categories: Training
Jul
14
Thu
2022
Touring Paddle of Guildford Loop @ Guildford Loop
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Jul 14 @ 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM

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.

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Categories: Touring Trip
Jul
16
Sat
2022
B3C Hare and Hounds @ Canal Centre, Mytchett
Tickets
Jul 16 @ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

 

2, 4 and 6 mile courses

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Jul
23
Sat
2022
Adult Discover Courses @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
Tickets
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.

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Categories: Training Tags: feature
Aug
4
Thu
2022
Touring trip River Wey Bowers Lock @ River Wey Bowers Lock
Tickets
Aug 4 @ 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM

A Touring Trip of the River Wey launching at Bowers lock at 18:00 distance approx 5 miles and suitable for Discover standard paddlers.

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Categories: Touring Trip
Aug
6
Sat
2022
Summer event at the BCCC Barn @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
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Aug 6 @ 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM

We will be holding our annual summer event at the barn Saturday 6 August between 11.30am and 3pm.

Please bring your own picnic/BBQ food together with drinks and something comfortable to sit on. There will be free bacon rolls available from around 11.30 on a first come, first served basis, and then the BBQ will be available should you wish to use it. Fun and games are planned for after lunch!

This is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and to make new ones in an informal setting. We look forward to seeing you.

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Categories: Social
Aug
13
Sat
2022
Touring Trip River Hamble @ River Hamble
Tickets
Aug 13 @ 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

A touring trip of the River Hamble, launching from Lower Swanwick and visiting Botley Mill, and the Horse and Jockey at Currbridge. Distance approx 8 miles suitable for paddlers working towards Explore standard, Ideally able to use a spray deck and have trained in capsizing with one. The river is tidal and can have reasonable flow. Launch time will be 12:30 High Water is 15:18 return to Lower Swanwick will be approx 16:00

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Aug
20
Sat
2022
B3C Hare and Hounds @ Canal Centre, Mytchett
Tickets
Aug 20 @ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

 

2, 4 and 6 mile courses

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October 2021 – August 2022 Oct 2021 – Aug 2022