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
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The training will be led by Brian Biffin (contact him for details).
A training session to develop basic skills, safety awareness plus thoughts on “which board is best for me”.
The race will be part of the 2018/2019 racing season. It is run on the River Thames near Marlow and depending on river conditions, is suitable for paddlers of all abilities. It is a ‘standard’ Hasler race with laps of approximately 6 kms. Divisions 1-3 will do 3 laps and 3 beach portages, Divisions 4-6 will do 2 laps and 2 portages and Divisions 7-9 will do 1 lap and no portages. Lightnings and Hody races will consist of a partial lap and no portages.
Race for Divisions 1-10 and Lightning on the River Thames. For Div 1-6 the portage is at Hambleden Lock. The race is suitable for all competitors, advise using spray decks in windy conditions, the Henley reach can become choppy.
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.
Take up your paddles…take up the challenge!
Put the date in your diary now! Back by popular demand – the same course this year.
Did you take the 9th Charles Hicks challenge? Whether you did or you didn’t, you need to take up the 10th challenge this time around! Bring your friends and family too. Lots of portaging. Great early practice for the 2020 Devizes to Westminster race. Start and finish at the same place. Really good paddlers food.
Please note that refunds will be available if the event is cancelled for any reason.
Course between 13 and 14 miles
Tons of portage practice
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
See the draft route below.
Take up your paddles…take up the challenge!
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
https://www.watersideseries.org.uk/
Watersides A – Great Bedwyn to Newbury. 13.5 miles and 21 portages
Aldermaston > Reading
22 miles 12 portages
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.
Newbury to Aldermaston & back. 17½ miles including 19 portages
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.
Reading to Marlow
19 miles 8 portages
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.
Devizes to Newbury 34 miles 35 portages
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!
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!
Generally on the sheltered water of the River Wey. There are many portages, so spray decks are not required. The Wey is a winding river and navigation. Very good for tactical racing.
he Richmond Hasler Marathon is held from Ham House Car Park, and not from Richmond Canoe Club due to lack of parking at the club. The river is semi Tidal. Due to the time of year there usually is not much flow. RIC provide safety cover BUT paddlers should be competent at rescuing themselves in moving water. http://www.richmondcanoeclub.com
The race is held on the Dart Estuary starting from Totnes Rowing Club. The Estuary is wide and open with gently banking sides. No portages. It will be held at high tide so any flows will be gentle.
Run by Exeter Canoe Club
Ocean Race – Not a Marathon Race Entry Level – depending on Conditions Running from Porth Eirias Watersports Centre, Colwyn Bay (see map below), there is ample parking, changing facilities, showers & onsite restaurant café & bar as well as safety cover on the water throughout the event.
15km upstream race or tour on the incoming tide from Conwy to Dolgarrog. This is an open estuary race where the current is strong and the conditions can be rough. All paddlers must wear a buoyancy aid and all boats must have adequate buoyancy for the conditions. We recommend an ability cut off level at Division 7 but experience of similar conditions is more important:
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!
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!
Sea Kayak race around Hilbre Island on the mouth of the River Dee Estuary
West Kirby Race (4Km) – Any class of craft, novice padders and Juniors (under 16), SUPs.
Little Eye Race (9Km) – Fast touring boats, Doubles and racing SUPs
Hilbre Race (13Km) – Sea Kayaks, Ladies Sea Kayaks, Tandem Sea kayaks, Racing Surf Skis, High-performance Sea Kayaks and new for this year team of 3 sea kayaks (Must paddle and finish together)
2019 saw the inaugural Tewkes
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!
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!
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!
The challenge covers the 56miles from the centre of Glasgow to the centre of Edinburgh over 2 days with an overnight stop in Falkirk. Day 1 is on the Forth & Clyde Canal whilst Day 2 is on the Union Canal.
Entry is available for singles and doubles completing the whole course as well as a range of different relay and team options so the challenge can be completed by most levels of experience and ability.
This event is also recognised as satisfying the standard required to be allowed to enter the Devizes to Westminster Race.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.