Mon 24 Apr 2023 Summer Training
2023-04-24 18:30 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Brecon Promenade, Fenni-Fach Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LL, United Kingdom
Details as Mon 17 Apr 2023 Summer Training.

Please e-mail us if you’d like to attend this individual session.

Mon 8 May 2023 Summer Training
2023-05-08 18:30 - 21:00 | Brecon Promenade, Fenni-Fach Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LL, United Kingdom

Sun 14 May 2023 Canal Trip
2023-05-14 00:00 - 23:59 | Herefordshire
Particularly recommended for those of our paddlers working towards the Explore Award, this will be suitable for all our paddlers, from beginner to expert, who’d like to explore a section of the beautiful Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal (and who can paddle a few miles in a straight[ish] line!).

Likely to be 10am to 3pm, bring packed lunch.

Full details to follow, but if you’re interested please let us know using the RSVP button below or by e-mail to the organiser (numbers may be limited, so please book early!).

Mon 15 May 2023 Summer Training
2023-05-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Brecon Promenade, Fenni-Fach Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LL, United Kingdom

Mon 22 May 2023 Summer Training
2023-05-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Brecon Promenade, Fenni-Fach Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LL, United Kingdom

Sat 27-Mon 29 May 2023 Bank Holiday Weekend Camping Expedition
2023-05-27 00:00 - 2023-05-29 23:59 | Herefordshire
EARLY WARNING!!! We’re planning a ‘camping expedition’ on the Wye for the late May Bank Holiday weekend; details to be confirmed. Suitable for anyone who can handle 3 days’ paddling and camping!! RSVP even if you might be interested and we’ll work on details to suit those who want to come…

Sun 4 Jun 2023 British Canoeing Awarding Body Paddlesport Safety & Rescue Course
2023-06-04 09:00 - 17:00 | Brecon Promenade, Fenni-Fach Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LL, United Kingdom
This is a commercial course being run by Steve, discounted places may be available to BCC members, depending on numbers. More details from Steve or via his website (‘more info’ button below).

The British Canoeing Awarding Body (BCAB) Paddlesport Safety & Rescue course aims to provide paddlers with the key safety and rescue skills required to operate safely and to be able to deal with common problems in a sheltered water environment. The course is designed for all paddlers irrespective of their chosen craft. The objective is to introduce, explore and practise simple strategies and safe skills that can provide you with the tools to solve common paddling issues.

The Paddlesport Safety & Rescue course is a pre-requisite for the British Canoeing Awarding Body Paddlesport Instructor Award.

NB we will aim to arrange a Zoom meeting one evening 7-9pm before this course to run through some of the introductory and ‘theoretical’ elements – probably either Wed 24 May or Sat 3 Jun.

Mon 5 Jun 2023 Summer Training
2023-06-05 18:30 - 21:00 | Brecon Promenade, Fenni-Fach Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LL, United Kingdom

Sun 11 Jun 2023 Sea Trip
2023-06-11 00:00 - 23:59 | Herefordshire
A trip on the sea for our more experienced paddlers. Depending on interest this could either be a journey in sea kayaks (4-5 available, £25 hire fee) or a ‘rock-hopping’ / surfing trip in river boats (£10 hire fee for club boats). Venue tbc but likely to be Gower or Pembrokeshire, depending on sea conditions.

Use the RSVP button below or e-mail Steve to express interest.

Mon 12 Jun 2023 Summer Training
2023-06-12 18:30 - 21:00 | Brecon Promenade, Fenni-Fach Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LL, United Kingdom
This will be the first of our next ‘block’ of training, for 6 sessions 12 June-17 July.

We can now confirm that we’ll have the following groups for this block of 6 sessions. We do have space for a few more – so please Buy Tickets or RSVP below (or e-mail us) if you’d like to attend the whole block or just this individual session.

Junior ‘Learn to Kayak’ Beginners Course, working towards the British Canoeing Paddle Discover and Paddle Safer Awards (with the option to include some ‘transferable’ canoe and/or SUP skills):

Finn, Gethyn (not 12th), Rhys (own kayak), Seth

Adult ‘Learn to Kayak’ Beginners Course, working towards the British Canoeing Paddle Discover and Paddle Safer Awards (with the option to include some ‘transferable’ canoe and/or SUP skills):

Ashley, Martin (not 3 Jul), Paul

Youth Developers, continuing to work towards the British Canoeing Paddle Explore Award and further developing skills in kayak, canoe and SUP:

Fleur, Lauren, Sam Ho (not 10/17 Jul) [joined when appropriate by Edith, Natalie and any ‘graduates’ from the Beginners course]

Casual Paddling, self-led or tagging-along with another group

Mike B (when available)

Venue

Brecon Promenade – meet by the Club’s store adjacent to the toilet block in the ‘upper’ car park (https://what3words.com/tigers.loitering.bandage) – NOT in the car park next to the river / boathouse (although some of us might end up operating from there).

Times

Meet at 6.30pm, ready in your paddling clothes. We want to have everyone kitted-up and getting on the water by 7pm, so late arrival has quite a disruptive effect!

We’ll aim to be getting off the water around 8.30pm, before it gets dark.

Parents or other adults must be available at the start and end of the session to help under-18s with kit and to carry boats; and throughout the session in case they need to get off the water early.

Facilities

There are no indoor changing facilities on site, so it’s a case of changing in the car park. Toilets may be open but only until 7pm – they cost 20p to get in.

Cost

Courses: £36.

Developers & Casual Paddlers:

using Club boat: £8 per session or £36 for 6 sessions booked in advance (no refunds for missed dates).

using own boat: £3 per session.

We’ll usually collect fees by Direct Debit through our membership system, unless you make other arrangements with us (no cash!).

All existing Club members must also have up-to-date membership of both the Club and Canoe Wales – we’ll send separate reminders for those of you who need these! Any new members will need to join formally after their first three sessions.

Equipment and Clothing

We’ll provide boats, paddles, buoyancy aids, helmets and spray-decks for those who need them – but if you have your own, please bring them along

Although deliberate immersion isn’t always part of the plan (and even when it is, it’s usually towards the end of the session) there’s always a chance of accidental capsize, so kit should take account of this (and the general weather conditions).

At the very least, wear clothing layers of the type you might wear to go walking – ideally synthetic materials that stay warm and don’t get too heavy when wet. Most people wear swimwear underneath. And a waterproof jacket (to keep off the rain and wind, rather than keep you dry if you capsize!) – we do have a limited number of canoeing cagoules, but not enough of the right sizes for everyone.

Footwear that you don’t mind getting wet, not too large (chunky trainers don’t fit well in kayaks; neoprene wet-shoes are ideal; sandals or crocs no good as they fall off!).

If you want to be assured of staying warmer if you fall in, a wetsuit is the next step. Ones made specifically for paddling are called Long Johns (or Long Janes) and don’t have sleeves, for maximum mobility (worn with e.g. rash vest beneath and/or fleece above). But a standard surfing-type ‘full’ wetsuit is also fine as a starter. Again, we do have a very limited number of wetsuits, which you’re welcome to check-out on the first evening in case we have one that fits you…

Don’t forget a towel and complete change of clothes for the end of the session, in case you do fall in!!

We’ll be sure to talk about kit on the first couple of sessions so you can get an idea of what’s out there before you commit to spending £££, but if you do want some ideas…

Good local(ish) stores to look at are Up and Under and Canoe and Kayak Store – both will offer discounts for club members on request…

We are still trialling our new online booking process with this block of sessions, giving you currently 3 options for booking:

if you have one of our new website-based membership accounts (which you’ll have received a separate e-mail about), you can now ‘buy tickets’ direct via PayPal using the ‘tickets’ section below (you’ll be asked to login to your account – please try this out and let us know if you have any problems;

or you can still use the ‘RSVP’ section below to ‘express interest’ in attending individual sessions or the whole block;

or you can drop us an e-mail at mail@breconcanoeclub.org.uk to let us know you’d like to come along to one or more sessions (or if you have any questions!).

NB our plan is to gradually extend and improve the direct online process once we know whether it works!

Mon 19 Jun 2023 Summer Training
2023-06-19 18:30 - 21:00 | Brecon Promenade, Fenni-Fach Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LL, United Kingdom
Details as Mon 12 Jun 2023 Summer Training.

We do have spaces for more paddlers, so please e-mail us if you’d like to attend this individual session (or the remaining 5 in this ‘block’).

Sun 25 Jun 2023 River or Lake Trip
2023-06-25 00:00 - 23:59 | Herefordshire
This trip will either be on the River Wye or one of our local reservoirs – depending on who wants to come and on weather / water conditions! Aimed at our newer paddlers as well as those more experienced, suitable for anyone able to paddle a few miles in a straight line – in canoe, kayak or SUP.

Use the RSVP button below or e-mail Steve to express interest.

Sun 9 Jul 2023 Sea Trip
2023-07-09 00:00 - 23:59 | Herefordshire

Sun 23 Jul 2023 Club Regatta & BBQ
2023-07-23 00:00 - 23:59 | Herefordshire
To end the summer term, some fun games, competition, socialising and food for all – what’s not to like?

Venue tbc (Glasbury if the river’s been re-opened by then; otherwise prob. Brecon Promenade or canal).

Use the RSVP button below or e-mail Steve to express interest.

Sun 23 Jul 2023 Beginners Trip
2023-07-23 10:30 - 14:30 | Pencelli Canal Basin, Pencelli, Brecon
This will be a trip on the canal aimed at our ‘new’ paddlers but suitable for anyone else who’d like to come along. To keep things simple, we’ll start and finish in the same place (Pencelli canal basin); paddling for around an hour and a half before having a packed lunch then returning to the start – with a few games along the way to keep us interested.

Timings: meet 10.30am, off water 2.30pm.

Wear clothing suitable for the weather, we can provide boats (£10 hire fee), paddles, buoyancy aids, spray-decks, helmets and cagoules.

Bring drink and packed lunch, spare warm layer (in waterproof bag, to go in your boat); towel and change of clothes for end of trip (in case you get wet!).

NB this trip will only run if we have at least 3 members interested (including at least one adult). Confirmation & final details will be sent later in the week to those who book places.

To book places, use the RSVP button below or contact chair@breconcanoeclub.org.uk by midnight Thu 19 July.

Sun 13 Aug 2023 Moving Water Skills Day
2023-08-13 00:00 - 23:59 | Wyedean Canoe Centre, Symonds Yat East, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6JL, United Kingdom
A day at Symonds Yat Rapids, intended for our less experienced paddlers to learn moving-water skills as well as more experienced paddlers to practice fundamental white-water skills in kayak or canoe.

Timing to be confirmed, but likely to be 10.30am meet at the venue, aiming to leave the water around 3pm (or when everyone’s had enough!).

Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult (on the riverbank), in case they need to leave the water before the end of the session.

Wear clothing suitable for the conditions – wetsuit highly recommended (you will get wet!) – we can provide cagoules as well as the usual boats, paddles, buoyancy aids, helmets and spray-decks.

Bring packed lunches.

£10 hire fee for club boats, parking and launch fee payable at venue.

Book places by midnight Sun 6th, using the RSVP button below or by e-mail to Steve. Full details will be confirmed in the days before the trip.

CANCELLED Sun 20 Aug 2023 Club Trip
2023-08-20 00:00 - 23:59 | Herefordshire
This new date is in place of our previously-scheduled bank holiday weekend. This will be a canal trip aimed at our newer paddlers (but open to everyone!).

If you’d like to join this trip, use the RSVP button below or e-mail Steve to express interest.

Sat 26-Mon 28 Aug 2023 Bank Holiday Weekend Camping Expedition
2023-08-26 00:00 - 2023-08-28 23:59 | Herefordshire
EARLY WARNING!!! We’re planning a ‘camping expedition’ for the August Bank Holiday weekend. Details to be confirmed but it could be a weekend on the sea in Pembrokeshire or a river trip. Suitable for anyone who can handle 3 days’ exciting paddling and camping!! RSVP even if you might be interested and we’ll work on details to suit those who want to come…

Mon 4 Sep 2023 Pool Session (General Training)
2023-09-04 19:15 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
**Scroll down for booking process**

We can now confirm that we have enough people interested (and enough coaches available) to make our pool sessions viable next term (especially since pool hire costs have risen significantly this year).

Sessions will run from 7.15 to 9pm, including a 15min ‘buffer’ at the start and finish to get equipment in and out of the pool (i.e. an hour-and-a-quarter actually in the pool).

General training sessions will start on Mon 4 Sep and will run on alternate weeks (excluding half-term): 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov, 4 Dec, 18 Dec. Polo training will take place in the intervening weeks – details to follow…

We’re currently expecting the following paddlers but may still have space for more, so please let us know ASAP if you’re interested:

Ashley (tbc), Anne, Chris, Edith, Finn, Fleur, Gethyn, Huw, Isabel (tbc), Lauren, Lee, Mel, Paul, Pete J (not 4 Sep), Rhys

Training will include the following – we’ll allocate groups each week once we know what coaches are available:

‘Wet skills’ for developing kayakers – covering capsize confidence, recovery strokes and rescues (as well as general paddling skills and occasional games!);

Rolling clinics to learn, improve or practise the art of kayak rolling; and

Independent practice, for those who don’t need much coaching support (e.g. to practise rolling alone or in groups).

The cost of each session will be £13 but we are able to offer a discounted rate of £40 if you ‘block-book’ 4 sessions in advance (each half-term; no refunds for missed sessions) – and all paddlers will need to be paid-up members of the Club and of Canoe Wales (and signed-up to our NEW Club Code of Conduct). Priority spaces will be given to block-bookings. NB this discounted rate will make it difficult for us to cover our costs, so we will also offer the option of paying the ‘full’ price even for block-booked sessions, for those that feel able to contribute a little extra…

Arrival & Changing

Please arrive in time to be changed and ready to enter poolside for 7.15pm.

Please wear T-shirts as well as swimwear (for warmth as well as modesty!).

Make your way straight to the changing rooms – there is no need to check-in at reception.

Please wait at the changing room exits before going poolside – we’ll need to be given the ‘all-clear’ that the previous group has left before we enter.

Feel free to bring your own boats & paddles – as long as they’re clean. Deposit them by the external doors in the car park before the start of the session.

On Poolside

Parents are welcome on poolside to help children carry boats and get kitted-up, also to help them empty boats if required during the session (we’ll show you how!). You might even be able to help in the water, if this is something you’d be willing to do – in which case, come prepared with swimwear!

No outdoor shoes on poolside please.

Booking Process

To confirm places, please use the ‘get tickets’ button at the bottom of the events listing:

You will be asked to login to your membership account on our website. All our paid-up members should have recently had an e-mail explaining how to do this, but if you’re not sure of your login details (or aren’t yet a paid-up member), please drop us an email…

If the system says there are no tickets available of the type you want, please drop us an e-mail as we might be able to release more

You can at present pay only by PayPal. If this doesn’t work for you, please drop us an e-mail and we’ll find a workaround for other payment methods (with apologies for any inconvenience)

Please drop us an e-mail if you have any questions or difficulties in using this new process – we do anticipate there may be teething problems!

Sat 9-Sun 10 Sep 2023 N Wales White Water Weekend
2023-09-09 00:00 - 2023-09-10 23:59 | Herefordshire
For experienced white water paddlers only, this will (subject to water conditions) comprise two days’ paddling on the Tryweryn and/or Dee, with camping on Saturday night (and Friday for any that don’t want an early start!).

e-mail Steve to express interest or check suitability.

Mon 11 Sep 2023 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2023-09-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Canoe Polo training sessions will start on Mon 11 Sep and will run on alternate weeks (excluding half-term): 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec.

Sessions will run from 7.15 to 9pm, including a 15min ‘buffer’ at the start and finish to get equipment in and out of the pool (i.e. an hour-and-a-quarter actually in the pool).

We’re currently expecting the following players but may still have space for more, so please let us know ASAP if you’re interested (i.e. if you’re not on the list below, please don’t ‘get tickets’ without checking with us first) – NB those in bold have already paid – thanks!:

Chris, Dave, Edith, Huw, Mike S (dates tbc), Natalie, Pete M, Sam C, Sam H, Steve R

The cost of each session will be £13 but we are able to offer a discounted rate of £40 if you ‘block-book’ 4 sessions in advance (each half-term; no refunds for missed sessions) – and all paddlers will need to be paid-up members of the Club and of Canoe Wales (and signed-up to our NEW Club Code of Conduct). Priority spaces will be given to block-bookings. NB this discounted rate will make it difficult for us to cover our costs, so we will also offer the option of paying the ‘full’ price even for block-booked sessions, for those that feel able to contribute a little extra…

Arrival & Changing

Please arrive in time to be changed and ready to enter poolside for 7.15pm.

Please wear T-shirts as well as swimwear (for warmth as well as modesty!).

Make your way straight to the changing rooms – there is no need to check-in at reception.

Please wait in the changing rooms before going poolside – we’ll need to be given the ‘all-clear’ that the previous group has left before we enter.

Feel free to bring your own boats & paddles – as long as they’re clean. Deposit them by the external doors in the car park before the start of the session.

On Poolside

Parents are welcome on poolside to help children carry boats and get kitted-up, also to help them empty boats if required during the session (we’ll show you how!). You might even be able to help in the water, if this is something you’d be willing to do – in which case, come prepared with swimwear!

No outdoor shoes on poolside please.

Booking Process

To confirm places, please use the ‘get tickets’ button at the bottom of the events listing:

You will be asked to login to your membership account on our website. All our paid-up members should have recently had an e-mail explaining how to do this, but if you’re not sure of your login details (or aren’t yet a paid-up member), please drop us an email…

If the system says there are no tickets available of the type you want, please drop us an e-mail as we might be able to release more

You can at present pay only by PayPal. If this doesn’t work for you, please drop us an e-mail and we’ll find a workaround for other payment methods (with apologies for any inconvenience)

Please drop us an e-mail if you have any questions or difficulties in using this new process – we do anticipate there may be teething problems!

Mon 18 Sep 2023 Pool Session (General Training)
2023-09-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Details as Mon 4 Sep 2023 Pool Session (General Training) – Brecon Canoe Club.

We have had expressions of interest from the following paddlers but may not have space for you all, so if you haven’t already confirmed your places, please do so ASAP! Those in bold have already reserved places via block-booking. If others wish to reserve places on all the next 3 sessions (18 Sep, 2 Oct and 16 Oct), you can still ‘block-book’ for £40, otherwise you may book individual sessions once they are released (which will cost £1 less but there’s no guarantee of spaces in each session…).

Ashley M (tbc), Anne, Chris (not 18th), Edith, Finn, Fleur, Gethyn, Huw, Isabel (tbc), Jack, Lauren, Lee, Mel, Mike B, Natalie, Paul, Pete J, Rhys, Seth

Booking Process

To confirm places, please use the ‘get tickets’ button at the bottom of the events listing:

You will be asked to login to your membership account on our website. All our paid-up members should have recently had an e-mail explaining how to do this, but if you’re not sure of your login details (or aren’t yet a paid-up member), please drop us an email…

If the system says there are no tickets available of the type you want, please drop us an e-mail as we might be able to release more

You can at present pay only by card via the PayPal gateway. If this doesn’t work for you, please drop us an e-mail and we’ll find a workaround for other payment methods (with apologies for any inconvenience)

Please drop us an e-mail if you have any questions or difficulties in using this new process – we do anticipate there may be teething problems!

Mon 25 Sep 2023 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2023-09-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Details as Mon 11 Sep 2023 Pool Session (Polo Training).

We’re currently hoping to see the following players but may still have space for more, so please let us know ASAP if you’re interested (i.e. if you’re not on the list below, please don’t ‘get tickets’ without checking with us first). Those in bold have already reserved places via block-booking. If others wish to reserve places on all the next 3 sessions (25 Sep, 9 Oct and 23 Oct), you can still ‘block-book’ for £40, otherwise you may book individual sessions once they are released (which will cost £1 less but there’s no guarantee of spaces in each session…)

Chris, Dave, Edith, Huw, Jack, Mel, Mike S (dates tbc), Natalie, Pete M, Sam C, Sam H, Steve R

Sun 1 Oct 2023 River Trip
2023-10-01 00:00 - 23:59 | Herefordshire
(In place of a 4th-Sunday trip on 24th Sep, when Steve is unavailable).

This will be a trip on the River Wye (subject to water conditions) for all our paddlers, either Hay-Whitney or somewhere further downstream (e.g. Kerne Bridge to Symonds Yat) – in the region of 5 miles and suitable for everyone, in kayaks, canoes or even SUPs. Timing likely to be 10am-3pm.

If you’d like to join this trip, use the buttons here to ‘get tickets’ (if you need to hire a boat) or ‘RSVP’ (if you’ll bring your own boat), or contact Steve if you’d like more information or to check suitability.

Mon 2 Oct 2023 Pool Session (General Training)
2023-10-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Details as Mon 4 Sep 2023 Pool Session (General Training) – Brecon Canoe Club.

We are currently expecting the following paddlers; those in bold have already reserved places via block-booking, a few spaces are still available for this session:

Anne, Edith, Finn, Fleur, Gethyn, Huw, Jack (payment required), Lauren, Lee, Mel, Mike B, Natalie, Rhys, Seth

Coaches: Dave, Sam C, Simon, Steve, Tanya

Booking Process

To confirm places, please use the ‘get tickets’ button at the bottom of the events listing:

You will be asked to login to your membership account on our website. All our paid-up members should have recently had an e-mail explaining how to do this, but if you’re not sure of your login details (or aren’t yet a paid-up member), please drop us an email…

If the system says there are no tickets available of the type you want, please drop us an e-mail as we might be able to release more

You can at present pay only by card via the PayPal gateway. If this doesn’t work for you, please drop us an e-mail and we’ll find a workaround for other payment methods (with apologies for any inconvenience)

Please drop us an e-mail if you have any questions or difficulties in using this new process – we do anticipate there may be teething problems!

Sun 8 Oct 2023 'Harder' White Water Trip
2023-10-08 00:00 - 23:59 | Herefordshire
This will now be a trip to Cardiff International White Water Centre. If you’d like to join us, please ‘get tickets’ using the links below by 5pm Tuesday 3 Oct – we’ll then book our paddlers in to the centre ‘en-masse’, to save everyone booking individually (after which you will receive an e-mail from the centre asking you to complete an online medical form and disclaimer). Choose to attend one or both of these sessions (separate tickets needed for each):

10:00-12:30 running at 4 cumecs (10:00-11:30) then 6 cumecs (11:30-12:30)

13:30-16:00 running at 8 cumecs – suitable only for those paddlers already comfortable on the course at 6 cumecs

This trip is for existing white water paddlers only, if you’re not sure of your suitability please check first with Steve (and/or check out the information at Park & Play (ciww.com)). We will be able to lead and/or coach those who need or want this, others (over 18) may choose to ‘peer paddle’ under their own steam (and under 18s if their parents are also present).

We’ll aim to coordinate transport sharing once we know who’s coming…

This will be the first of our ‘harder’ white water trips this winter – suitable only for experienced white-water paddlers who are comfortable on grade 2(3), preferably able to roll, and ready to move up to something ‘harder’.

The aim is for these trips to be on a variety of grade 3-4 rivers, led by a suitably qualified leader / coach, although we will not be able to confirm locations until a few days beforehand, when we have an idea of expected water levels.

Consequently, participants should be prepared to travel up to 3 hours each way (although we’ll aim for less than this) – and to share lifts and costs.

Numbers will be limited, so if you’d like to join this trip, please RSVP using the button below or drop Steve an e-mail. Club boats will be available for £10 hire as usual, although we anticipate most of our ‘hard’ paddlers having their own boats.

Mon 9 Oct 2023 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2023-10-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Details as Mon 11 Sep 2023 Pool Session (Polo Training).

We are currently expecting the following paddlers; those in bold have already reserved places via block-booking, a few spaces are still available for this session:

Dave, Edith, Huw, Jack (payment required), Mel, Natalie, Sam C, Sam H

Steve will not be present on Monday, so Dave will be supervising the session.

Mon 16 Oct 2023 Pool Session (General Training)
2023-10-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
We are currently expecting the following paddlers; those in bold have already reserved places via block-booking, a few spaces are still available for this session:

Anne, Edith, Finn, Fleur, Gethyn, Huw, Jack (payment required), Lauren, Lee, Mel, Mike B, Natalie, Rhys, Seth

Coaches: Dave, Sam C, Steve, Tanya

Booking Process

To confirm places, please use the ‘get tickets’ button at the bottom of the events listing:

You will be asked to login to your membership account on our website. All our paid-up members should have recently had an e-mail explaining how to do this, but if you’re not sure of your login details (or aren’t yet a paid-up member), please drop us an email…

If the system says there are no tickets available of the type you want, please drop us an e-mail as we might be able to release more

You can at present pay only by card via the PayPal gateway. If this doesn’t work for you, please drop us an e-mail and we’ll find a workaround for other payment methods (with apologies for any inconvenience)

Please drop us an e-mail if you have any questions or difficulties in using this new process – we do anticipate there may be teething problems!

Sun 22 Oct 2023 'Easier' White Water Trip (with optional training elements for 'Introduction to WW Safety' and 'White Water' Awards)
2023-10-22 00:00 - 23:59 | Herefordshire
This will be the first of our ‘easier’ white water trips this winter, aimed at our less-experienced paddlers who would like to gain white water skills and experience, while also suitable for existing white water paddlers who just want to get out on the water!

These trips will be suitable for anyone aged 14+ who can paddle at least 5km under control on a moving river, who is confident capsizing, and who has the stamina and clothing for cold water paddling!

The aim is for these trips to get progressively harder throughout the winter, starting on ‘gentle’ grade 1-2 rivers (possibly with the odd grade 3 section that can be walked-around) and moving up to more demanding grade 2 rivers with sections of grade 3 (which can all be walked-around) – with appropriate coaching to help everyone develop their skills and confidence. Most of the trips will be in South Wales, although at least one of the later ones is likely to be further afield.

Venues will be decided nearer the time – once we know who’s coming and have an idea of water conditions. Timings are likely to be 0930-1500 (or thereabouts) ‘at the river’.

We are intending to include on this trip (if there is sufficient demand) training towards:

the new Introduction to White Water Safety course, which is “designed to support paddlers [in kayak or canoe] to become effective group members in a moderate white water (grade 2) environment; suitable for anyone starting out on their white water paddling journey, wanting to explore the role of an effective group member and learn simple strategies and safe skills that can provide the tools to solve common paddling issues” (see Introduction to White Water Safety (britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk) for more detail). The remaining elements of this course will be covered on the following 2 ‘easier’ trips – on 26 Nov and 24 Dec (although we could move this to 17 Dec if that worked better for everyone) – and candidates will need to attend all 3 trips to complete the award. NB there is a registration fee of £25 for this course (in addition to craft hire, if required), to cover certification costs – and participants on this course may have an earlier start and/or later finish than those just wishing to ‘run the river’.

the White Water Award, which is “designed to develop your ability to apply appropriate decision-making skills for a safe day out white water paddling [in kayaks on rivers up to grade 2]” (see 01112018BCABWhiteWaterAwardV1-1Nov21.pdf for detail). Training towards this award will continue throughout the winter’s ‘easier’ trips (alongside rolling clinics in the pool!) and candidates can choose to be assessed when they feel ready (you do need to be able to roll, on flat water!). NB there is a registration fee of £25 for anyone choosing to be assessed for this award, to cover certification costs; this can be paid later, but anyone registering now will have a priority place on trips.

Book places NOW using the ‘get tickets’ and ‘RSVP’ links. Places will be strictly limited and priority will be given to (a) candidates registering for the IWWS course; and (b) the WWA course (you can book for one or both!); followed by (b) other ‘less-experienced’ paddlers (especially those who’ve already expressed an informal interest to Steve); then (c) experienced white-water paddlers. For this reason, places will be released by ‘drip-feed’, so if the trip appears to be ‘full’ or ‘closed’, do check with Steve in case he’s keeping places up his sleeve! Also, if you’re not sure whether this trip – or the course(s) – are suitable for you, please check with Steve before booking.

Mon 23 Oct 2023 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2023-10-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Details as Mon 11 Sep 2023 Pool Session (Polo Training).

We are currently expecting the following paddlers; those in bold have already reserved places via block-booking, a few spaces are still available for this session:

Chris (payment required), Dave, Edith, Huw, Jack (payment required), Mel (payment required), Natalie, Sam C, Sam H, Steve
