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

Mar
18
Sat
2023
B3C Hare and Hounds @ Canal Centre, Mytchett
Mar 18 @ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

 

2, 4 and 6 mile courses

Apr
15
Sat
2023
B3C Hare and Hounds @ Canal Centre, Mytchett
Apr 15 @ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

 

2, 4 and 6 mile courses

Spring Barn Tidy @ BCCC Mytchett
Apr 15 @ 11:00 AM

Our Annual clean out and equipment check

Apr
18
Tue
2023
Discover Course Kayak Session 1 @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe club
Apr 18 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Discover Course held on Tuesday evenings 18th April  – 16th 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 Brian Biffin, B3c.Coaching@gmail.com

Apr
23
Sun
2023
Wey KC Hasler (out of region) @ Wey KC
Apr 23 all-day
Apr
25
Tue
2023
Discover Course Kayak Session 2 @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe club
Apr 25 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Discover Course held on Tuesday evenings 18th April  – 16th 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 Brian Biffin, B3c.Coaching@gmail.com

Apr
29
Sat
2023
Upper Thames Trip
Apr 29 all-day

Touring trip on the upper Thames around Cricklade/Lechlade area

May
2
Tue
2023
Discover Course Kayak Session 3 @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe club
May 2 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Discover Course held on Tuesday evenings 18th April  – 16th 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 Brian Biffin, B3c.Coaching@gmail.com

May
9
Tue
2023
Discover Course Kayak Session 4 @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe club
May 9 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Discover Course held on Tuesday evenings 18th April  – 16th 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 Brian Biffin, B3c.Coaching@gmail.com

May
13
Sat
2023
Discover Course Kayak Session 1 @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe club
May 13 @ 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Discover Course held on Saturday  13th May  and 20th May 09:30 – 16:00 at Mytchett.

Both sessions need to be attended to qualify.

Bookings are made on Just Go.

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

May
14
Sun
2023
BCCC Hasler 2023 @ BCCC Mytchett
May 14 @ 9:30 AM

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.

May
16
Tue
2023
Discover Course Kayak Session 5 @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe club
May 16 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Discover Course held on Tuesday evenings 18th April  – 16th 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 Brian Biffin, B3c.Coaching@gmail.com

May
20
Sat
2023
B3C Hare and Hounds @ Canal Centre, Mytchett
May 20 @ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

 

2, 4 and 6 mile courses

Discover Course Kayak Session 2 @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe club
May 20 @ 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Discover Course held on Saturday  13th May  and 20th May 09:30 – 16:00 at Mytchett.

Both sessions need to be attended to qualify.

Bookings are made on Just Go.

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

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

May
28
Sun
2023
Reading Circuit Hasler
May 28 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

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

Jun
10
Sat
2023
Discover Course Kayak Adults weekend @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe club
Jun 10 @ 9:00 AM – Jun 11 @ 3:30 PM

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 Kayak Juniors weekend @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe club
Jun 10 @ 9:00 AM – Jun 11 @ 3:30 PM

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

Jun
11
Sun
2023
Royal CC Hasler (Kingstone) ( out of Region) @ Royal CC
Jun 11 all-day
Jun
17
Sat
2023
B3C Hare and Hounds @ Canal Centre, Mytchett
Jun 17 @ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

 

2, 4 and 6 mile courses

Big Paddle Clean UP @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
Jun 17 @ 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Great Paddle Clean Up @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe Club
Jun 17 @ 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM

As Part of the British Canoe Great Paddle Clean up we will be going out on the water to collect as much rubbish as we can find.

Jun
18
Sun
2023
Southampton Hasler
Jun 18 all-day

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.

Jun
22
Thu
2023
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

Jun
25
Sun
2023
Falcon Hasler (Oxford) @ Falcon Canoe Club
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 (!?)

Jul
8
Sat
2023
Discover Course Open Canoe weekend @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe club
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

Jul
15
Sat
2023
B3C Hare and Hounds @ Canal Centre, Mytchett
Jul 15 @ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

 

2, 4 and 6 mile courses

Jul
22
Sat
2023
Discover Course Kayak Adults weekend @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe club
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

Jul
29
Sat
2023
Explore Course Kayak weekend @ Basingstoke Canal Canoe club
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

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

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

 

2, 4 and 6 mile courses

Aug
29
Tue
2023
Tuesday social paddle
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

Aug
31
Thu
2023
skills development paddle
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

Sep
3
Sun
2023
Sunday Social Paddle @ mytchett
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.

Sloe Paddle
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.
Sep
5
Tue
2023
Tuesday social paddle
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

Sep
7
Thu
2023
skills development paddle
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

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.

Sep
10
Sun
2023
Pangbourne CC Hasler @ Pangbourne CC
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.

Sunday Social Paddle @ mytchett
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.

Sep
12
Tue
2023
Tuesday social paddle
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

Sep
14
Thu
2023
skills development paddle
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

Sep
16
Sat
2023
B3C Hare and Hounds @ Canal Centre, Mytchett
Sep 16 @ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

 

2, 4 and 6 mile courses

Sep
17
Sun
2023
Sunday Social Paddle @ mytchett
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.

Sep
19
Tue
2023
Tuesday social paddle
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

Sep
21
Thu
2023
skills development paddle
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

Sep
24
Sun
2023
Thames trip Shepperton to Ham
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.

Sunday Social Paddle @ mytchett
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.