Sat 25 May-Sun 2 Jun 2024 White Water Slovenia
2024-05-25 00:00 - 2024-06-02 23:59 (Europe/London) | Powys
Expressions of interest now ‘officially’ closed following pre-trip meeting on 11 Oct – but contact Steve if you’re interested in joining us, just in case we have space…

Ferry payments for those travelling with Steve now due (by 31 March please).

If you’re at all interested in joining us for a week of white water on the River Soca in Slovenia, with paddling options covering grade 2-4 and expert coaching from Simon, please RSVP now! (this won’t commit you to anything – and there will still be opportunities to join later – but we need to know asap what sort of ‘core group’ we might have so we can start getting things arranged).

NB this is aimed at confident grade 2(3) paddlers – including those of you who hope to be so by the end of the winter season – rather than novice paddlers.

Mon 27 May 2024 Evening Canal Paddle
2024-05-27 18:30 - 21:00 | Brecon Canal Basin, Canal Wharf, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7EW, United Kingdom
Contrary to previous announcements – and despite Steve being away next week – there will be an evening paddle next Monday, led by Dave on the canal (not the Prom!). For those of you with your own boats and kit only, no cost, please let Dave know if you’d like to join him (contact details below). Meet 6.30pm at Brecon Canal Basin (Theatr Brycheiniog) – find your own parking!

Mon 3 Jun 2024 Social Paddle & 'Big Paddle Clean Up'
2024-06-03 18:30 - 21:00 | Brecon Promenade, Fenni-Fach Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LL, United Kingdom
Alongside a ‘social paddle’ in kayak, open canoe or stand-up paddleboard (since Steve will still have a trailer ready-loaded with these!), we’ll be conducting a ‘litter-pick’ along the river, as part of the annual ‘Big Paddle Clean Up’ promoted by Canoe Wales and Paddle UK. There will be a £5 fee for anyone using Steve’s or club boats.

Please RSVP or Get Tickets (or e-mail us with requests) by 9pm Sun 2nd, so we know who to expect.

Logistic details as Mon 8 Apr 2024 Summer Training – Social Paddle – except we will be operating from the LOWER car park (by the river) on this occasion.

Sun 9 Jun 2024 - 'Easier' trip
2024-06-09 00:00 - 23:59 | Powys
A trip on the Wye from Kerne Bridge to Symonds Yat (8 miles), suitable for all our paddlers. RSVP in the usual way to express interest…

Mon 10 Jun 2024 Summer Training - including 'Learn to Paddle' course
2024-06-10 18:30 - 21:00 | Brecon Promenade, Fenni-Fach Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LL, United Kingdom
Alongside the first week of our 3-week ‘Learn to Paddle’ June course (which also includes the ‘easier’ trip on Sun 23 June), this week offers the opportunity for personal coaching (limited numbers) and social paddling for existing members – please book website ‘tickets’ and / or RSVP in the usual way by 9pm Sun 9th.

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 by 9pm, 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

No cost for ‘social paddlers’ bringing their own boat & kit (although donations welcomed to help us cover costs)

£10 for personal coaching; £5-10 to hire club boat & kit

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!!

Mon 17 Jun 2024 Summer Training - including 'Learn to Paddle' course
2024-06-17 18:30 - 21:00 | Brecon Promenade, Fenni-Fach Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LL, United Kingdom
Alongside the second week of our 3-week ‘Learn to Paddle’ June course (which also includes the ‘easier’ trip on Sun 23 June), this week offers the opportunity for personal coaching (limited numbers) and social paddling for existing members – please book website ‘tickets’ and / or RSVP in the usual way by 9pm Sun 16th.

Logistical details as Mon 10 Jun 2024 Summer Training – including ‘Learn to Paddle’ course.

CANCELLED Sun 23 Jun 2024 - 'Easier' trip
2024-06-23 00:00 - 23:59 | Powys
CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST

A local trip suitable for all our paddlers, details to be confirmed. RSVP in the usual way to express interest…

Mon 24 Jun 2024 Summer Training - including 'Learn to Paddle' course
2024-06-24 18:30 - 21:00 | Brecon Promenade, Fenni-Fach Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LL, United Kingdom
Alongside the third week of our 3-week ‘Learn to Paddle’ June course (which also includes the ‘easier’ trip on Sun 23 June), this week offers the opportunity for personal coaching (limited numbers) and social paddling for existing members – please book website ‘tickets’ and / or RSVP in the usual way by 9pm Sun 23rd.

Logistical details as Mon 10 Jun 2024 Summer Training – including ‘Learn to Paddle’ course.

Mon 1 Jul 2024 Summer Training - including 'Paddle Safer' course
2024-07-01 18:30 - 21:00 | Brecon Promenade, Fenni-Fach Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LL, United Kingdom
Alongside social paddling for existing members, this week offers an opportunity to complete the Paddle Safer course, which is designed for anyone relatively inexperienced to paddling, wanting to gain knowledge and raise their awareness of paddling safely in a sheltered water environment – and an opportunity for our more experienced paddlers to practise and update their sheltered-water rescues under the watchful eye of coaches. It looks like being a mild (rather than hot!) evening, so come dressed appropriately for getting wet!! As usual, please book website ‘tickets’ and / or RSVP by 9pm Sun 30th.

PS as we’re trying hard to raise funds to purchase new equipment – and are only just covering our annual running costs as things stand – we’d welcome your ‘optional donations’ at each event: you can ‘buy’ one or more £5 donations!

Logistical details as Mon 10 Jun 2024 Summer Training – including ‘Learn to Paddle’ course.

Mon 8 Jul 2024 Summer Training - including 'Learn to Paddle' course
2024-07-08 18:30 - 21:00 | Brecon Promenade, Fenni-Fach Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LL, United Kingdom
Alongside the first week of our 3-week ‘Learn to Paddle’ July course (which also includes the ‘easier’ trip on Sun 28 July), this week offers the opportunity for personal coaching (limited numbers) and social paddling for existing members – please book website ‘tickets’ and / or RSVP in the usual way by 9pm Sun 7th.

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 by 9pm, 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

No cost for ‘social paddlers’ bringing their own boat & kit (although donations welcomed to help us cover costs)

£10 for personal coaching; £5-10 to hire club boat & kit

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!!

Sun 14 Jul 2024 'Harder' trip - Sea Kayaking
2024-07-14 00:00 - 23:59 | Powys
One of our scheduled monthly ‘harder’ trips, this one is for experienced paddlers only, limited numbers and will be in ‘proper’ sea kayaks (as long as we can get hold of enough!) – likely to be Pembrokeshire (or South Wales) coast. RSVP in the usual way to express interest…

Mon 15 Jul 2024 Summer Training - including 'Learn to Paddle' course
2024-07-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Brecon Promenade, Fenni-Fach Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LL, United Kingdom
Alongside the second week of our 3-week ‘Learn to Paddle’ July course (which also includes the ‘easier’ trip on Sun 28 July), this week offers the opportunity for personal coaching (limited numbers) and social paddling for existing members – please book website ‘tickets’ and / or RSVP in the usual way by 9pm Sun 14th.

Logistical details as Mon 8 Jul 2024 Summer Training – including ‘Learn to Paddle’ course

Mon 22 Jul 2024 Summer Training - including 'Learn to Paddle' course
2024-07-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Theatr Brycheiniog, Canal Wharf, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7EW, United Kingdom
Just for a change – and for our last summer training evening – we’ll be meeting at Brecon Canal Basin (in front of the theatre) on Monday evening for a trip along the canal (and back!). Find parking on nearby streets or pay-and-display in Theatr Brycheiniog car park.

Please RSVP or ‘get tickets’ in the usual way (click on the web-link/s), it’s ESSENTIAL that you let Steve know ASAP (ideally by 5pm Saturday) if you need him to bring a boat for you!!

Sun 28 Jul 2024 - 'Easier' trip
2024-07-28 00:00 - 23:59 | Powys
A local trip suitable for all our paddlers, details to be confirmed (but likely to be somewhere on the Wye). RSVP in the usual way to express interest…

11 Aug 2024 'Easier' White Water Skills & Safety at Symonds Yat (Part 1)
2024-08-11 00:00 - 23:59 | Wyedean Canoe Centre, Symonds Yat East, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6JL, United Kingdom
This is an opportunity for some of our ‘newer’ paddlers to learn some of the fundamental skills needed to paddle safely and in-control on white water, using the ‘easy’ grade 2 rapids at Symonds Yat – and for our more experienced paddlers who’d like to join in the fun (maybe try a canoe for a change?!).

We’ll meet in the morning (after any lift-sharies) at Wyedean Canoe Centre, Symonds Yat East (not West – which is the other side of the river), pay for parking and launching, then organise ourselves before paddling downriver to the rapids. Although it’s possible to return to the village for lunch, this would be unnecessarily time-consuming, so we’ll take packed lunches (and maybe visit the pub or ice cream stall after paddling!), aiming to be off the water mid-afternoon.

Participants should be prepared to get wet (you may fall in; and we may well practise deliberate swimming!) and dress accordingly – do feel free to contact us if you’re not sure what to wear or bring.

Final details will be sent later in the week to those who’ve booked places (in the usual way, via the RSVP or ‘tickets’ buttons on the website event listing – do check with us if the website says there’s no space left).

NB ‘Part 2’ is on 8 Sep, but each day will be stand-alone so there’s no need to attend both (unless you want to!).

8 Sep 2024 'Easier' White Water Skills & Safety at Symonds Yat (Part 2)
2024-09-08 00:00 - 23:59 | Wyedean Canoe Centre, Symonds Yat East, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6JL, United Kingdom
CANCELLED DUE TO LOW NUMBERS

Please book places (in the usual way, via the RSVP or ‘tickets’ buttons on the website event listing – or e-mail Steve) by midnight Thu 5th!!

NB ‘Part 1’ was on 11 Aug, but each day is stand-alone so you don’t have to have attended that one!

This is an opportunity for some of our ‘newer’ paddlers to learn some of the fundamental skills needed to paddle safely and in-control on white water, using the ‘easy’ grade 2 rapids at Symonds Yat – and for our more experienced paddlers who’d like to join in the fun (maybe try a canoe for a change?!).

We’ll meet in the morning (after any lift-shares) at Wyedean Canoe Centre, Symonds Yat East (not West – which is the other side of the river), pay for parking and launching, then organise ourselves before paddling downriver to the rapids. Although it’s possible to return to the village for lunch, this would be unnecessarily time-consuming, so we’ll take packed lunches (and maybe visit the pub or ice cream stall after paddling!), aiming to be off the water mid-afternoon.

Participants should be prepared to get wet (you may fall in; and we may well practise deliberate swimming!) and dress accordingly – do feel free to contact us if you’re not sure what to wear or bring.

Final details will be sent later in the week to those who’ve booked places.

Mon 9 Sep 2024 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2024-09-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Our next block of Canoe Polo training sessions will start on Mon 9 Sep and will run on alternate weeks: 9, 23 Sep, 7, 21 Oct.

NB the first session on 9 Sep will be for our existing paddlers only; subsequent sessions will also be open to new paddlers from our ‘learn to kayak’ course.

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:

Chris, Fleur, Gethyn, Huw, Mel, Natalie, Sam C, Steve R

The cost of each session will be £15 but we are able to offer a discounted rate of £50 if you ‘block-book’ all 4 sessions in advance (no refunds for missed sessions) – and all existing paddlers will need to be paid-up members of the Club and of Canoe Wales (and signed-up to our 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 continue to invite optional donations, for those that feel able to contribute a little extra…

Mon 16 Sep 2024 Pool Session (General Training) - including Learn to Kayak course
2024-09-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Our next block of general training sessions will start on Mon 16 Sep and will run on alternate weeks – please ‘get tickets’ using the button on the website linking (or e-mail Steve for advice!):

16, 30 Sep, 14 Oct

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 paddlers (those in Bold have paid) and do have space for more:

Learn to Kayak (Youths) – Course 1: Erin, Harrison, Logan

Learn to Kayak (Adults) – Course 1: TBC; Course 2 (Nov/Dec): Yvonne

Personalised coaching (esp. for those who need to develop their skills with rolling and support strokes or to develop their confidence with capsizing): Jodine, Martin, Mel, Stefan

Independent practice: Fleur, Mike, Tanya (3 dates TBC from 14 Oct)

The cost of each session will be £15 but we are able to offer a discounted rate of £40 if you ‘block-book’ all 3 sessions in advance (no refunds for missed sessions) – and all ‘existing’ paddlers will need to be paid-up members of the Club and of Canoe Wales (and signed-up to our 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 continue to invite optional donations, 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.

Sun 22 Sep 2024 CANCELLED Sea or River trip
2024-09-22 00:00 - 23:59 | Powys
Sadly, this Sunday’s trip is cancelled due to lack of interest…

Mon 23 Sep 2024 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2024-09-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
We’re currently expecting the following players on Monday 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:

Chris, Dave, Ele, Fleur, Gethyn, Harrison, Huw, Jodine, Logan, Mel, Natalie, Sam C, Stefan, Steve R

The cost of each session will be £15 but we are able to offer a discounted rate of £40 if you ‘block-book’ all 3 remaining sessions in advance (no refunds for missed sessions) – and all existing paddlers will need to be paid-up members of the Club and of Canoe Wales (and signed-up to our 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 continue to invite optional donations, for those that feel able to contribute a little extra…

Logistic arrangements as per our general training sessions – see Mon 16 Sep 2024 Pool Session (General Training)

Mon 30 Sep 2024 Pool Session (General Training) - including Learn to Kayak course
2024-09-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
We’re currently expecting the following paddlers (those in Bold have paid) and do have space for more:

Independent practice: Fleur, Mike, Tanya (3 dates TBC from 14 Oct)

Learn to Kayak – Course 1 (led by Sam & Natalie): Erin, Harrison, Jodine, Logan

Learn to Kayak – Course 2 (Nov/Dec): Yvonne

Personalised coaching (esp. for those who need to develop their skills with rolling and support strokes or to develop their confidence with capsizing, led by Steve & Dave): Gethyn, Jas, Martin, Mel, Stefan

Details as Mon 16 Sep 2024 Pool Session (General Training).

Mon 7 Oct 2024 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2024-10-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
We’re currently expecting the following players on Monday 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:

Chris, Dave, Ele, Fleur, Gethyn, Harrison, Huw, Jodine, Logan, Mel, Natalie, Sam C, Stefan, Steve R

The cost of each session will be £15 unless you’ve already ‘block-booked’ sessions in advance – and all existing paddlers will need to be paid-up members of the Club and of Canoe Wales (and signed-up to our 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 continue to invite optional donations, for those that feel able to contribute a little extra…

Logistic arrangements as per our general training sessions – see Mon 16 Sep 2024 Pool Session (General Training)

Sun 13 Oct 2024 Winter Warm Up Trip
2024-10-13 00:00 - 23:59 | Powys
This will be either:

a trip on the Wye to introduce some of our new members to moving water paddling ahead of our introductory ‘easy’ white water trips (on each fourth Sunday starting 27 Oct); or

a trip to Cardiff International White Water Centre, morning session may be suitable for white water ‘novices’ who’ve been to our Symonds Yat sessions; afternoon for experienced white water paddlers only

Which of these we do will depend entirely on who wants to come! If enough of our new members are keen, we’ll do the river trip; otherwise more experienced paddlers may head to Cardiff.

So, if you’d like to join us for a ‘winter warm-up’ paddle, please drop Steve an e-mail by midnight Mon 30 Sep with ‘expressions of interest’ or any questions you may have.

Mon 14 Oct 2024 Pool Session (General Training) - including Learn to Kayak course
2024-10-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Apologies for late notice – click on the event title to view the listing and ‘get tickets’. (before midnight today!)..

We’re currently expecting the following paddlers this evening (those in Bold have paid) and do have space for more (drop us an e-mail to check!):

Independent practice: Fleur, Mike, Tanya (3 dates TBC from 14 Oct)

Learn to Kayak – Course 1 (led by Sam & Natalie): Erin, Harrison, Jodine, Logan

Learn to Kayak – Course 2 (Nov/Dec): Yvonne

Personalised coaching (esp. for those who need to develop their skills with rolling and support strokes or to develop their confidence with capsizing, led by Steve & Dave): Gethyn, Jas, Martin, Mel, Stefan

Details as Mon 16 Sep 2024 Pool Session (General Training).

Mon 21 Oct 2024 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2024-10-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom

Sun 27 Oct 2024 'Easier' White Water Trip
2024-10-27 00:00 - 23:59 | Powys
We now have two leaders for this trip so numbers will be less limited!

This will be the first of this season’s ‘easier’ white water trips – aimed at those of you new to white-water paddling (but also suitable for more experienced paddlers). This first trip (most likely on the Usk e.g. from Aberbran to Brecon) will focus on skills coaching; subsequent trips (scheduled for the 4th Sunday of each month until March) are intended to get progressively harder, so get in at the start if you can! Numbers are limited and priority will be given to ‘new’ paddlers, so ‘get tickets’ quickly (or e-mail Steve if they’ve sold out! ); participants and details will be confirmed nearer the time. Please ask if you’re not sure!

Mon 4 Nov 2024 Pool Session (General Training) - including Learn to Kayak course
2024-11-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Our next block of general training sessions will start on Mon 4 Nov and will run on alternate weeks – please ‘get tickets’ using the button on the website linking (or e-mail Steve for advice!):

4, 18 Nov, 2, 16 Dec (NB our ‘Learn to Kayak’ course will run for the first 3 weeks although participants are welcome to ‘stay on’ and join us for the fourth session)

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 paddlers (those in Bold have paid) and do have space for more:

Learn to Kayak (Youths) – Course 2 (4 Nov-2 Dec): Alex

Learn to Kayak (Adults) – Course 2: (4 Nov-2 Dec): Ceri, Yvonne

Personalised coaching (esp. for those who need to develop their skills with rolling and support strokes or to develop their confidence with capsizing): Cath, Clare, Duncan, Erin, Gethyn, Glyn, Harrison, Jodine, Logan, Mel, Patrick, Wayne

Independent practice: Mike, Tanya (3 dates TBC)

The cost of each session will be £15 but we are able to offer a discounted rate of £40 if you ‘block-book’ 3 sessions in advance; or £50 for all 4 sessions (no refunds for missed sessions) – and all ‘existing’ paddlers will need to be paid-up members of the Club and of Canoe Wales (and signed-up to our 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 continue to invite optional donations, 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.

Sun 10 Nov 2024 'Harder' White Water Trip
2024-11-10 00:00 - 23:59 | Powys
For all our experienced white water paddlers (if in doubt, drop Steve an e-mail to enquire!), this will be our first ‘harder’ trip of the season. Venue TBC but likely a decent grade 2(3) trip to get us warmed-up for the winter. Both Simon and Steve are available to lead this one so there should be plenty of spaces, but book quickly (in the usual way) if you want to be sure of your place!

Mon 11 Nov 2024 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2024-11-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Our next block of Canoe Polo training sessions will start on Mon 11 Nov and will run on alternate weeks: 11, 25 Nov, 9 Dec.

We’re currently expecting the following players on Monday and if everyone turns up, we don’t have space for more, so please confirm ASAP (NB if you’re not on the list below, please don’t ‘get tickets’ without checking with us first!) – those in bold have already paid:

Chris, Dave, Ele, Fleur, Gethyn, Glyn, Harrison, Huw, Jodine, Logan, Mel, Mike, Natalie, Patrick, Sam C, Stefan, Steve

The cost of each session will be £15 but we are able to offer a discounted rate of £40 if you ‘block-book’ all 3 sessions in advance (no refunds for missed sessions) – and all existing paddlers will need to be paid-up members of the Club and of Canoe Wales (and signed-up to our 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 continue to invite optional donations, for those that feel able to contribute a little extra…

Logistic arrangements as per our general training sessions – see Mon 16 Sep 2024 Pool Session (General Training)

Mon 18 Nov 2024 Pool Session (General Training) - including Learn to Kayak course
2024-11-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
We’re currently expecting the following paddlers (those in Bold have paid) and do have space for more (drop us an e-mail to check!):

Learn to Kayak (Youths) – Course 2 (4 Nov-2 Dec): Alex

Learn to Kayak (Adults) – Course 2: (4 Nov-2 Dec): Ceri, Yvonne

Personalised coaching (esp. for those who need to develop their skills with rolling and support strokes or to develop their confidence with capsizing): Anne, Erin, Gethyn, Glyn, Harrison, Jas, Jodine, Logan, Mel , Wayne

Independent practice: Mike, Tanya

Details as Mon 4 Nov 2024 Pool Session (General Training) – including Learn to Kayak course
