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

Jul
15
Sun
2018
Whitewater Fun/Intro/Refresher Day Trip 1 @ Symonds Yat
Jul 15 all-day
 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.

Jul
29
Sun
2018
Whitewater Fun/Intro/Refresher Day Trip 2 @ Symonds Yat
Jul 29 all-day
 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.

Oct
7
Sun
2018
Whitewater Fun/Intro/Refresher Day Trip 4 @ Symonds Yat
Oct 7 all-day
 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.

Oct
13
Sat
2018
Whitewater Fun/Intro/Refresher Day Trip 3 – CANCELLED @ Symonds Yat
Oct 13 all-day
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.

Oct
20
Sat
2018
Barle River @ River Barle
Oct 20 all-day

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.

Nov
18
Sun
2018
River Dart loop
Nov 18 all-day

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

Dec
8
Sat
2018
Dartmoor River Day Trip @ Dartmoor
Dec 8 all-day

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

Dec
9
Sun
2018
Hurley to Maidenhead Thames River peer padle @ Hurley
Dec 9 all-day

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.

Jan
5
Sat
2019
Barle River – Washing off the cobwebs – whitewater day trip @ River Barle
Jan 5 all-day

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.

Jan
12
Sat
2019
Dartmoor River Day Trip @ Dartmoor
Jan 12 all-day

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.

Feb
10
Sun
2019
Welsh River Day Trip @ South Wales
Feb 10 all-day

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

Feb
24
Sun
2019
Dartmoor River Day Trip @ Dartmoor
Feb 24 all-day

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.

Apr
6
Sat
2019
Hamble Estuary/River peer paddle @ Car Park by Bugle SO31 4BQ
Apr 6 all-day

Hamble (Bugle Public House) to Upper reaches and return. Meeting at 11.00. On the water at 11.30. Get in touch with Rick if you want to find out more.

High water at 13.20.

Apr
30
Tue
2019
Guildford Navigation/River Loop peer paddle @ Dapdune Wharf GU1 4RR
Apr 30 all-day

River paddle. Meeting at 10.00. On the water at 10.30. Get in touch with Rick if you want to find out more.

May
7
Tue
2019
St Patricks Stream/Thames River peer paddle @ Wargrave RG10 8HY
May 7 all-day

River paddle. Meeting at 10.30. Get in touch with Rick if you want to find out more.

May
22
Wed
2019
Trips Meeting @ Paul's House
May 22 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Got an idea for a trip? Want to organise one? Our next trips meeting will be at Paul’s house. If you can’t make it please do contribute your ideas by email beforehand. Contact Paul Jeffs for more information. Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be provided.

Jun
5
Wed
2019
Sea Rescue skills practice and Langstone Harbour peer paddle @ Ferry Boat Inn PO11 0DG
Jun 5 all-day

Sea paddle – rescue practice.. Meeting at 10.00. On the water at 10.30. Get in touch with Rick if you want to find out more.

HW 12.55

Jun
22
Sat
2019
Sea Trip – Gower Peninsular
Jun 22 – Jun 23 all-day

This trip has proved very popular.  Brian is working on finding another coach to cope with the demand.  Do still let him know that you are interested if you already haven’t done so.  Also, let Brian know if you are (or know of) a coach that may be willing to assist.  In the event that a coach cannot be found, then sadly the trip will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

From Brian Biffin…

At last I have been able to put together a plan for a sea trip off the Gower Peninsula.

Details below:

The campsite, Skysea – Port Eynon. You will note that they do not accept groups. The rule will be waived in our case! Feel free to book yourself in but add the letters “KC” after your name (denotes kayak club).
Cost / night: Tent + 2 : £25 Really big tent : £30. EHU available at extra cost.  Indoor accommodation available right next door at the Youth Hostel.  There is more luxurious accommodation available, such as The Rickyard B&B.  Hearty evening meals available at the Ship Inn.

So here is the plan:
Saturday 22 June: Have a good shakedown paddle in the afternoon: Paddle out to Port Eynon Point. Surfing / rock dodging, depending on conditions. Observe the strength of the tidal stream at Port Eynon point! Option to arrive Friday if you wish.

Sunday 23 June: launch 9am, arrive Oxwich Bay 11am, option to paddle on a bit before turning back and landing by hotel. Perhaps some folk would prefer to be self contained and not have lunch in the hotel. This would save having to hike all the boats off the beach and park them in the hotel garden for security. We would have all afternoon to enjoy the overfalls off Oxwich point and return to Port Eynon. (7Km each way).

If the weather conditions/sea state are poor on the day, it should be possible to just explore Port Eynon Bay itself.  If weather is really bad, there is an excellent coastal path to Oxwich Bay.  Paddling standard: Confident 2* and above, please.

Full size sea kayaks only.

Please contact me directly if interested.

Jun
29
Sat
2019
Join Rick on a Fluid Adventures round-trip to the Isle of Wight (sea paddle) @ Isle of Wight / Solent
Jun 29 all-day

Rick tells us ‘4 of us have signed up with Fluid Adventures to do a trip to the Isle of Wight and back on the 29th June, whilst the max size of group is 4 they can run more than 1 group, there is a 3 star paddling criteria and ability to do 25k, It would be nice just to get it out there so people can be aware of the options.’ Get in touch with Rick if you want to find out more.

Barn Clean – Phase 2 @ BCCC, Canal Centre
Jun 29 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Phase 2 – Sort out all the small stuff

Thank you to everyone that helped out at the barn clean earlier in the spring.  Phase 2 will be on Saturday 29th June 2019.  We will be focusing on tidying up all the small stuff – boxing it up, labelling it etc. so that it’s easier to find and access in the future.  Phase 3 will be to set up a small gym/weights area to the right of the Barn ready for autumn and winter training.  If you can get along, tea and biscuits will be provided.

Jun
30
Sun
2019
Yat Whitewater Fun/Intro/Refresher Day Trip 1 @ Symonds Yat
Jun 30 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, you will get wet, you will have fun. Facilities for non paddlers too. For more information, contact Paul Jeffs.

Jul
16
Tue
2019
Arun from Littlehampton and back sea peer paddle @ West Beach Car Park BN17 5LH
Jul 16 all-day

Sea paddle from Littlehampton to Arun and back. Meeting at 10.30. On the water at 11.30. Get in touch with Rick if you want to find out more. CAR PARK has 2.06m HEIGHT BARRIER.

12.00 High Water

Aug
3
Sat
2019
Keyhaven to Lymington and back sea peer paddle @ Public Car Park / Slip SO41 0TP
Aug 3 all-day

Sea paddle from Keyhaven  to Lymington and back. Meeting at 10.30. On the water at 11.30. Get in touch with Rick if you want to find out more.

14.00 High Water Portsmouth

Sep
7
Sat
2019
St Patrick’s Stream Thames River Trip @ Wargrave/Thames
Sep 7 all-day

Join Rick Covell, our Paddlesport Leader, for a trip on the famous St Patrick’s Stream on the Thames. This would be a great first real off-canal trip for those who recently gained their Explore awards. You’ll meet at the clubhouse in Frimley at 10h00 and get on the Thames at 11h00. Rick aims to have you back at Wargrave for 14h00. Contact Rick for more info.

Sep
8
Sun
2019
Yat Whitewater Fun/Intro/Refresher Day Trip 2 @ Symonds Yat
Sep 8 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, you will get wet, you will have fun. Facilities for non paddlers too. For more information, contact Paul Jeffs.

Sep
23
Mon
2019
Join Rick on a Fluid Adventures trip around Portland Bill (sea paddle) @ Portland Bill
Sep 23 all-day

Rick tells us ‘6 of us have signed for another fluid adventure run trip around Portland Bill on the 23rd September. This one is 2 star in old money. It would be nice just to get it out there so people can be aware of the options.’

Get in touch with Rick if you want to find out more as it may be possible to add a second group.

Oct
6
Sun
2019
Yat Whitewater Fun/Intro/Refresher Day Trip 3 @ Symonds Yat
Oct 6 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, you will get wet, you will have fun. Facilities for non paddlers too. For more information, contact Paul Jeffs.

Oct
12
Sat
2019
Guildford Loop River Trip @ Dapdune Wharf, Guildford
Oct 12 all-day

Join Rick Covell, our Paddlesport Leader, for a trip around the Guildford loop on the river Wey and Wey navigation. You’ll meet at the clubhouse in Mytchett at 10h00 and launch from Dapdune wharf, up the navigation to Riff Raff weir and back down the river to the launch point.  Contact Rick for more info.

Oct
26
Sat
2019
Barle River – whitewater day trip @ River Barle
Oct 26 all-day

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.

Nov
6
Wed
2019
Trips Meeting @ Paul's House
Nov 6 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Your chance to help us plan the river and sea trips that you want for Winter 2019, Spring 2020 and possibly beyond. Come along with ideas for trips you would like like to participate in and/or organise too and we’ll see what we can add to the calendar. We need volunteers to organise trips but you don’t always need to be a coach or leader to do the organising as we can try and help arrange appropriate leading or coaching!! If you can’t make it please email Paul in advance of the meeting with your ideas and offers!

Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided. For more information and location, contact Paul Jeffs.

Nov
12
Tue
2019
St Patrick’s Stream Thames River Trip (NEW DATE) @ Wargrave/Thames
Nov 12 all-day

Join Rick Covell, our Paddlesport Leader, for a trip on St Patrick’s Stream on the Thames. This would be a great first real off-canal trip for those who recently gained their Discover awards. Meet up at the clubhouse in Mytchett at 10h00 and get on the Thames at 11h00. Rick aims to have you back at Wargrave for 14h00. Contact Rick for more info. (The original 1st October date  was postponed due to bad weather.)

Nov
17
Sun
2019
Barle River – Whitewater Day Trip (rescheduled) @ River Barle
Nov 17 all-day

Our rescheduled grade 2 whitewater day trip down the Barle – the first for most 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.

Dec
14
Sat
2019
Dartmoor Whitewater Weekend River Trip @ Dartmoor
Dec 14 – Dec 15 all-day

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

Jan
5
Sun
2020
Barle River – New Year Whitewater Day Trip @ River Barle
Jan 5 all-day

See in the New Year with this 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.

Jan
11
Sat
2020
Usk Whitewater River Day Trip @ South Wales
Jan 11 all-day

Now a day trip (was originally planned for weekend) choosing the best of the Usk on the day. Grades 2-2(3). We will choose the river and section depending on paddler abilities and water levels. Ideal for paddlers who have previously paddled the Barle, done an intro at the Yat, as well as more experienced paddlers wishing to wash the cobwebs off their paddles. Contact Paul Jeffs for more details.

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.

Feb
9
Sun
2020
Welsh Whitewater River Day Trip @ South Wales
Feb 9 all-day

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

Feb
23
Sun
2020
Welsh Whitewater River Day Trip – Upper Wye or Lower Irfon @ South Wales
Feb 23 all-day

Day 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.  We will choose the river and section depending on paddler abilities and water levels. Contact Paul Jeffs for more details.

Mar
8
Sun
2020
Dartmoor River Day Trip – Dart Loop or Similar @ Dartmoor
Mar 8 all-day

Day river trip, choosing the best of Dartmoor on the day but likely to be the Dart Loop grade 2(3). We will choose the river and section depending on paddler abilities and water levels. Contact Paul Jeffs for more details.

Mar
21
Sat
2020
Welsh Whitewater River Day Trip – Upper Wye or Lower Irfon (replaces Dartmoor Trip 2) @ Dartmoor
Mar 21 all-day

Day 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. Paul is promising to show us some stretches of river that you may not have seen before. We will choose the river and section depending on paddler abilities and water levels. Contact Paul Jeffs for more details.

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
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.

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
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.