Calendar - trips and events

Regular Club Sessions are Sunday mornings year round  (kayak, canoe & SUP -- on the water for 10:00; dragon boating on the water for 10:30).  Wednesday evenings April-October (kayak, canoe & SUP -- on the water for 18:30). Monday evenings April-October (racing time trials, -- on the water for 18:30)

Please note that all dates and sessions are subject to change due to weather and river conditions or logistics. Club equipment may be borrowed for these activities.

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3
Oct

Kayak Pool Session

Thursday 3 October

Blue Coats School Sonning - 8pm

All members very welcome whether you just want to become more confident with support strokes, wet rescues and capsizing, want to learn to roll, or just have fun.  Full details here 

5
Oct

White Water safety training

Saturday 5 October

Llandysul

A few of us have decided to do the BC/UK Paddling 2 day White Water Safety course. There may be a few places left with the provider, so I am opening it out to the wider club members.

Details:

Suitable for: "It is designed to support paddlers to be independent participants on grade 2(3) white water rivers."
Overview: https://britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/white-water-safety/
Duration: 2 days
Location: Llandysul Padlers https://llandysul-paddlers.org.uk/, Afon Teifi
Cost: £200 inlcuding 2 night bunkhouse accomodation and training costs
Dates: 5&6th October 2024 (travel up on the evening of Friday 4th, 3.5 hour drive).

Its a practical course, so you will be spending most of the time outdoors in and around the river getting wet. A dry suit is not essential but it would make your 2 days more comfortable.

Please let me know if you would like to attend this course and I will see if the provider still has places available and get you booked on.

Kind Regards

Tom Dixon
safety@wokinghamcanoeclub.co.uk

6
Oct

October 2024 Club trip Brecon & Monmouth canal

Sunday 6 October

The Brecon and Monmouth Canal, Wales

This will be a trip along the Brecon and Monmouth canal in South Wales between Abergavenny and Crickhowell on Sunday 6th October.

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9
Oct

Coaches Only Paddle

Wednesday 9 October

Evening session for coaches only.

12
Oct

Kayak Pool Session

Saturday 12 October

Blue Coats School Sonning - 4 pm

All members very welcome whether you just want to become more confident with support strokes, wet rescues and capsizing, want to learn to roll, or just have fun.  Full details here 

24
Oct

Kayak Pool Session

Thursday 24 October

Blue Coats School Sonning - 8pm

All members very welcome whether you just want to become more confident with support strokes, wet rescues and capsizing, want to learn to roll, or just have fun.  Full details here 

26
Oct

River Cherwell Trip

Saturday 26 October

River Thames and River Cherwell at Oxford

Club Trip

A there and back trip up the river Cherwell around some of the most famous Oxford University colleges. Expect to see some chaotic punting and some dreaming spires

Paddling through the centre of Oxford, initially on the Thames, then the Cherwell, turning around at the Victoria Arms pub (https://butcombe.com/the-victoria-arms-oxfordshire/). You can purchase food and or drinks at the pub or have some on the water.

Distance: Approximately 6 miles

Meet at the centre at 8.30 am.
We will load boats and travel to Oxford parking at the Riverside Centre Donnington Bridge Rd, Oxford, OX4 4AZ. Parking may be restricted, hence the earlier start.

If the river levels of the Cherwell are an issue, continuing on the Thames is the backup plan.

Get in/out at: 331 Meadow Ln, Oxford OX4 4BJ: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ptTQ1wBPp4MjAE5n6
Approximate paddling distance 6 miles.
Approx driving time: 1 hour

Drive time: 1 hour each way

Return time: Approx 4pm

Contact: Tom Dixon to register your interest via WhatsApp or email.

1
Nov

Spooky Paddle

Friday 1 November

Halloween paddle on 1st November.

See club email for further details.

9
Nov

Kayak Pool Session

Saturday 9 November

Blue Coats School Sonning - 4 pm

All members very welcome whether you just want to become more confident with support strokes, wet rescues and capsizing, want to learn to roll, or just have fun.  Full details here 

16
Nov

November club trip

Saturday 16 November

TBC

Details to be confirmed nearer the time.

20
Nov

Club Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Wednesday 20 November

23
Nov

Kayak Pool Session

Saturday 23 November

Blue Coats School Sonning - 4 pm

All members very welcome whether you just want to become more confident with support strokes, wet rescues and capsizing, want to learn to roll, or just have fun.  Full details here 

5
Dec

Christmas Party

Thursday 5 December

Sweeny & Todd, Reading
7
Dec

Kayak Pool Session

Saturday 7 December

Blue Coats School Sonning - 4 pm

All members very welcome whether you just want to become more confident with support strokes, wet rescues and capsizing, want to learn to roll, or just have fun.  Full details here