Bath Canoe Club upcoming events

White Water Trip (Club Members) (11 Oct 2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:30:00 GMT

With the winter whitewater upon us we've set up these events so that we can get on the rocky rivers when it becomes possible...

Each fortnight we will be running a whitewater trip on a river in Devon or possibly Wales. The location will be confirmed closer to the event and will depend on the rain. Too little or too much rain may result in trip being moved to different river or cancelled (some times at short notice).

More than ever we need loads of experienced paddlers with at least two metre throw-lines and people willing to transport themselves/housemates and their boats.

The organiser will confirm a start time but expect to meet at the club to leave by 08.00/08:30, the trip leaders need to ensure we have a suitable margin of error to get everyone safely off the river before it gets dark. If you tend to spend 10 minutes deciding which paddle to take, turn up early. Don't forget it is early and we have neighbours so keep the noise down.

On average most good rivers are about a 1:45 - 2:15 and 120 mile drive. Depending on paddlers energy levels or time spent faffing we will be home between 16:00-18:00.

Please register if you intend to come. It will log your experience, if car has boat carrying capability and emergency contact details that make it a little easier for the organisers.

What to bring - the usual stuff but not forgetting:
Warm paddling kit as it could be cold?
A hot drink could be a must have - an unbreakable flask or drinks bottle (attached) in the back of your boat.
Food - high energy food is best (flapjacks/Mars bars/banana are good)
Dry warm clothes to get changed into post paddle.
(Cash to cover your share of travel cost).
Getting there:
Currently it'll be drive yourself + boat. In a normal year we'd share the cost of the fuel (200+ miles, so could be around £30-£50 per car). We may also have parking to pay for.

Organiser Martin: pool@bathcanoeclub.co.uk

Sea: Studland, Beginners (17 Oct 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Leader:	Phil
Trip level:	Improver/Beginner

I'm pushing my luck running a beginners trip in mid Oct but the warm waters and potentially the late sunshine suggests that there is a good chance. Getting the correct clothing for the day will be crucial - more about that in the admin email before the trip.

The aim will be to meet at 09:30 at Knoll Beach National Trust car park, just south of the café by the beach huts: BH19 3AQ, w3w ///slurred.sensual.afflicted, OS Grid Ref: SZ 033 835.

You must satisfy yourself that this trip is suitable for you, that you are sufficiently experienced, able and willing to paddle at the advertised level. For detailed guidance, see trip categorisation. If in doubt, seek guidance from the advertised leader before registering.

You must register if you intend to come. Places are restricted in an effort to maintain an acceptable leader/participant ratio. When the list is full you can still register on the waiting list and the leader will then notify you if you may join the trip. That notification may be a few days after registration.

If you change your mind, that's okay! But please contact the leader and the trips officer as soon as you know so that your place can be made available to others.

If you want to know more about how trips are conducted see trip routine.

You must bring suitable equipment or make arrangements for someone to bring it for you (eg. kayak). See what to bring.

You are advised to book a club boat, if you don't have your own. Choose the boat most suited to you and then write the booking on the white board in the club basement store.

Sea: N Cornwall or Devon (tbd), Intermediate (24 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Leader:	Phil
Trip level:	Intermediate

The LW slack is around early lunch along the N Cornish coast and it will be springs. If the weather is good then it will be a fabulous time for a trip but the Oct weather is unpredictable.

Full details of where and when to meet will be sent out closer to the time.

You must bring suitable equipment or make arrangements for someone to bring it for you (eg. kayak). See what to bring.

You are advised to book a club boat, if you don't have your own. Choose the boat most suited to you and then write the booking on the white board in the club basement store.

White Water Trip (Club Members) (25 Oct 2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:30:00 GMT

With the winter whitewater upon us we've set up these events so that we can get on the rocky rivers when it becomes possible...

AquaPaddle - Nearly Halloween! (25 Oct 2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Place marker for Club diary only

All entries through the Aquapaddle website please at :

https://www.aquapaddle.org

Sea: Swanage - Old Harry Rocks, Improver (31 Oct 2026)

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT

Leader:	Phil
Trip level:	Improver

This trip is a gentle passage across Swanage Bay to Ballard Point and then on to Old Harry Rocks. Depending on progress and conditions we may lunch at Old Harry or go on to Studland before returning to Swanage.

Meet at 09:30 (N.B. last day before clocks go back). We launch from Monkey Beach at Swanage, BH19 2FA, W3W ///struts.rebel.able, OS grid SZ033 786. There is short term parking at this point sufficient to offload but full day parking is just up the hill a short way.

Please ensure you have suitable paddle clothing because the cold weather is starting, although the water should still have some summer warmth left.

You must bring suitable equipment or make arrangements for someone to bring it for you (eg. kayak). See what to bring.

You are advised to book a club boat, if you don't have your own. Choose the boat most suited to you and then write the booking on the white board in the club basement store.

Sea: Lynmouth to Heddons Mouth (14 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 09:30:00 GMT

Leader:	Ashley
Trip level:	Intermediate

The North Devon coast is wild and beautiful and this trip has Lynmouth as the unusual launch point. The aim will be to paddle west with the following ebb to Heddon's Mouth, a quick lunch and then return with the start of the flood (14:20). It will be neap tides so starting back a little before tide turn should not be a problem. We are time limited since sunset is at 16:25 but an 8 km paddle each way should be easily manageable for intermediate paddlers.

We need to be ready to launch at 10:45, i.e. kitted up at water's edge. I would suggest that an hour of faff is not unusual so it would be good to aim to meet at 09:30 but if you're slick then later will be fine. There is a stretch of rocky beach which we'll need to carry boats over so please allow extra time for this.

This trip is targetted at Intermediate paddlers who are competent and confident in moderate waters (1m swell and choppy conditions) as well as performing rescues in these conditions. The temperature will have reduced considerably and so you should have a dry suit.

You must bring suitable equipment or make arrangements for someone to bring it for you (eg. kayak). See what to bring.

You are advised to book a club boat, if you don't have your own. Choose the boat most suited to you and then write the booking on the white board in the club basement store.

White Water Trip (Club Members) (22 Nov 2026)

Sun, 22 Nov 2026 07:30:00 GMT

With the winter whitewater upon us we've set up these events so that we can get on the rocky rivers when it becomes possible...

Aquapaddle (29 Nov 2026)

Sun, 29 Nov 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Diary marker only.

For entries please us the Aquapaddle site at:

https://www.aquapaddle.org

White Water Trip (Club Members) (06 Dec 2026)

Sun, 06 Dec 2026 07:30:00 GMT

With the winter whitewater upon us we've set up these events so that we can get on the rocky rivers when it becomes possible...

White Water Trip (Club Members) (20 Dec 2026)

Sun, 20 Dec 2026 07:30:00 GMT

With the winter whitewater upon us we've set up these events so that we can get on the rocky rivers when it becomes possible...