Club Events

Join us for upcoming paddles, training sessions, and social events

Upcoming Events

Swanage to Old Harry Rocks Sea Trip
18
Oct

Sunday 18 October 2026

Led by Dan Cantrell

Autumn paddling at its finest! Join us as we take on the classic route from Swanage out to the magnificent chalk stacks of Old Harry Rocks.

Experience Level

Competent
🔒 Members Only
✓ 2 spaces available
Heritage Coast Canoe Club Halloween River Paddle
30
Oct

Friday 30 October 2026

Led by Paula Bates

For a bit of a Halloween themed event we are looking to run a paddle session on Friday 30th October. Fancy dress (Optional) 1hour paddle followed by hot chocolate and biscuits

Experience Level

Progressing
🔒 Members Only
✓ Spaces Available
Pool Sessions at Bridport Leisure Centre - November
7
Nov

Saturday 7 November 2026

Led by Paula Bates

Build water confidence and develop technique, support strokes, rescues, capsize practice, rolling practice

Experience Level

Total Beginner
🔒 Members Only
✓ 17 spaces available
Pool Sessions at Bridport Leisure Centre - December
5
Dec

Saturday 5 December 2026

PPool kayaking sessions to develop water confidence and technique as well as roll training for paddlers progressing. Session starts at 13:30 to 15:15. Help needed from 12:00 to wash and transport boats from club house before and return after. Price £8.50 for adult members £4.50 for child members Non member spaces may becom available nearer the time.

Experience Level

Total Beginner
🔒 Members Only
✓ 17 spaces available

Past Events

10/4/2026

We would like to do a bit of a clean up of the club house which will include checking kit and getting rid of old broken and unused things...

9/20/2026

Help us support the Brit Valley Rotary Club’s annual Duck Race! 🦆 We’ll paddle from West Bay at around 1pm to the Brewery, where we’ll position ourselves around the weir to help catch around 100 rubber ducks after the 3pm race. Suitable for members with some paddling experience. No real ducks will be harmed!

10/3/2026

Pool Kayak Sessions to develop water confidence and technique as well as roll training for paddlers progressing.

9/11/2026

AGM & Elections: and BBQ Social All Members Welcome

8/16/2026

Swap the sea for the river! We’re heading inland to Wareham for a scenic, easy going trip along the water. It’s the perfect spot for a relaxed paddle and a catch-up with the group.

9/19/2026

A river trip from Bucklers hard to the beach at Lepe

Experience Level Key

Total Beginner

Never paddled before

Beginner

Paddled a bit — sit-on but not enclosed

Progressing

Comfortable paddling on sheltered water (sit-in)

Intermediate

Basic Sea and Moving water

Competent

Comfortable with rescue techniques

Advanced

Instructor, leader level

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