Club Calendar

Peer paddle going down the Thames and round the Abbey River, coming out at Chertsey.

Rob Ames is paddling this estuary race – fancy joining him for this peer paddle?

A gentle round trip up the Hamble.  Contact Liz Murnaghan for more details.

 Paddle up the Thames to Henley to watch the regatta from the river. Contact Debbie Carpenter for more details.

20 mile trip with 20 portages. If you’re interested, contact Liz Murnaghan.

 A day trip to 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, you will get wet, you will have fun. Facilities for non paddlers too. For more information, contact Paul Jeffs.

 A day trip to 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, you will get wet, you will have fun. Facilities for non paddlers too. For more information, contact Paul Jeffs.

 Peer paddle through Guildford. Launch will be from Dapdune warfe slipway GU1 4RR at 10:30, car parking should be available close to the slipway. Going south through the town and then using the navigation and then looping back on the river. Rick tells us the distance is approx. 5 miles and there may be some fallen trees to get around. 2 locks to be portaged or gone through and 1 portage across a corner of a field. Duration approx. 2.5 hours. Looks like Rick has organised some good weather too, so this is not one to miss! Contact Rick Covell for more information.

For more information on what this will entail, please contact Liz Murnaghan.

 Peer paddle on the Thames going down St Patrick’s Stream and possibly down and round the Henerton Backwater loop as well.  Contact Rick Covell for more information.

Unfortunately we have had to cancel this event due to the very poor weather forecasts. Very high wind gusts forecast would not have made for a safe trip. Sorry. This unusual opportunity to paddle the Thames without any tide is one not to be missed. Contact Debbie Carpenter for more information.

 Peer paddle on the Thames and Cherwell around Oxford, approx 9 miles from Godstow Rd, Oxford OX2 8PU Godstow Rd Carpark to Victoria Arms, Marston Mill Ln, Old Marston OX3 0QA Paddling approx 9 miles. Departing Camberley area around 09.00 and returning from Oxford around 15.00 – Contact Rick Covell for more information.

 A day trip to 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, you will get wet, you will have fun. Facilities for non paddlers too. For more information, contact Paul Jeffs.

Sorry – this was originally moved but the new date means we would be getting in the way of a slalom competition that weekend so we have to cancel! For more information, contact Paul Jeffs.

Grade 2 whitewater day trip down the Barle.  This is an ideal follow-on trip for paddlers after the Yat or Shepperton. Contact Paul Jeffs for more information.

Grade 2/3 whitewater day trip.  Contact Paul Jeffs for more information.

The final 10km Thames 10@10 Winter K2 series will be run by Royal Canoe Club. Entry is £5 (payment on the day). Please let us know if you wish to enter

Day river trip, choosing the best of Dartmoor on the day. Grades 2-3, Walkham, Teign, Dart.  Contact Paul Jeffs for more details.

Rick is planning a little Thames trip to see out the year, Hurley to Maidenhead on the 9th December. It will be a shuttle and the paddle is 7-8 miles. Get in touch with Rick if you want to find out more.

 Come along for a festive paddle starting at the Canal Centre and work off that extra helping of Christmas pudding that you had. Don’t forget the tinsel for your boat!

Our first planned trip for the new year. Grade 2 whitewater day trip down the Barle.  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.

20.5km 3 portages from Elmbridge to Richmond. Details to follow.

Day river trip, choosing the best of Dartmoor on the day. Grades 2-3, Walkham, Teign, Dart.  We will choose the river and section depending on paddler abilities and water levels. May switch to South Wales depending on levels. Contact Paul Jeffs for more details.

Tuesday 22 Jan – paddle to the dark side of Ash Lock and beyond to the Fox and Hounds in Fleet. On the water for 10:00 at Mytchett  hopefully get to Fox and Hounds before they finish serving lunches 14:00. Contact Rick Rick Covell for more information and so transport and lifts back can be organised.

Did you take the challenge last year? Whether you did or you didn’t, you need to take up the challenge this time around! Bring your friends and family too. Lots of portaging. Great practice for the Devises to Westminster race. Start and finish at the same place.

See the draft route map below.

Take up your paddles…take up the challenge!

– 13 to 14 miles
– 10 portages
– Open to canoes and kayaks, singles and doubles, juniors, seniors and veterans
– An experience very similar to the Kennet and Avon section of the Devises to Westminster race

We will need a goodly number of volunteers to assist and organise on the day. Please let the race organiser Bill Hansell know if you would like to help out. The usual stuff: check-in, starts/finishes, marshals, car parking, paddlers food etc.

Click here to sign-up online

Download the Race Rules here.

500 entry limit