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
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.
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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
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:
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)w