Brecon Canoe Club

Sun 20 Apr 2025 Welsh Canoe Polo Indoor 4s Tournament
2025-04-20 08:30 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | Rhondda Sports Centre, Gelligaled Park, Ystrad, Rhondda Cynon Taff, CF41 7SY, United Kingdom
For our tournament squad ‘A Team’ (you know who you are!). Arrive by 8.30am for tournament start 9am. Finish 2pm. Lift available with Steve from Brecon or Libanus.

Sun 27 Apr 2025 River Trip
2025-04-27 00:00 - 23:59
This will be a trip for all-comers in any craft (as long as you can paddle far enough in a reasonably straight line!!); the venue will depend on who wants to come but is most likely to be a stretch of the Wye somewhere between Glasbury and Monmouth; likely meeting 9.30am and finishing around 3pm (bring lunch!). ‘Get tickets’ by 5pm Wed 23 April, please, after which Steve will send more details. Numbers will be limited (also depending on whether other coaches / leaders are also coming!) – if it says it’s sold out, do drop us an e-mail just-in-case…

Mon 28 Apr 2025 Summer Training - Social Paddle, Polo Skills & Personal Coaching
2025-04-28 18:30 - 21:00 | Brecon Promenade, Fenni-Fach Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LL, United Kingdom
Apologies for the short notice, but please ‘get tickets’ (or e-mail Steve with expressions of interest) ASAP, he’ll aim to decide on Wednesday evening what we can actually offer next Monday. Thanks!

For our first Monday evening outdoor foray on the river at Brecon Promenade after Easter we hope to offer:

‘social paddling’ – come along and join us for a gentle paddle, probably to the rapids and back;

skills training for our polo squad (if enough of them want to come) – boat handling, fitness and ball skills (and maybe some game-play!); and

personal coaching (very limited numbers, depending on coach availability, will run alongside the social paddle).

Details for subsequent weeks to follow in due course…

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. Disabled (and maybe other) toilet/s should be open but cost 20p to get in.

Cost

No cost for social paddle or polo skills if you bring your own boat & kit (although donations welcomed to help us cover costs).

£5 to hire club kayak & kit for social paddle or polo skills (canoes & SUPs may also be available for some sessions at additional cost).

£10 for personal coaching – to be confirmed once we know availability (same cost for own or hired kit).

All existing Club members must also have up-to-date membership of both the Club and Paddle Cymru and have signed-up to our Club Code of Conduct – 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

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

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…

Sun 11 May 2025 Cardiff International White Water
2025-05-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Cardiff International White Water, Watkiss Way, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, CF11 0SY, United Kingdom
Morning session 4-6 cumecs flow suitable for both ‘developing’ and ‘harder’ white water paddlers – limited coaching available

Afternoon session 8 cumecs flow for ‘harder’ paddlers only – no coaching!

Expressions of interest only at this stage (using tickets button or e-mail to Steve), by 6pm Thu 8 May – participants will then need to book places and pay direct with CIWW (details to follow by e-mail).

Mon 12 May 2025 Summer Training - Social Paddle, Polo Skills & Personal Coaching
2025-05-12 18:30 - 21:00 | Brecon Promenade, Fenni-Fach Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LL, United Kingdom
***NB no session on 5 May (Bank Holiday)***

For our second Monday evening on the river we again hope to offer:

‘social paddling’ – come along and join us for a gentle paddle, probably to the rapids and back;

skills training for our polo squad (if enough of them want to come) – boat handling, fitness and ball skills (and maybe some game-play!); and

personal coaching (very limited numbers, depending on coach availability, will run alongside the social paddle).

Logistics as for Mon 28 Apr 2025 Summer Training (meet at bottom car park by boathouse unless advised otherwise).

Details for subsequent weeks to follow in due course…

Mon 19 May 2025 Summer Training - Social Paddle, Polo Skills & Personal Coaching
2025-05-19 18:30 - 21:00 | Brecon Promenade, Fenni-Fach Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LL, United Kingdom
For our third Monday evening on the river we again hope to offer:

‘social paddling’ – come along and join us for a gentle paddle, probably to the rapids and back;

skills training for our polo squad (if enough of them want to come) – boat handling, fitness and ball skills (and maybe some game-play!); and

personal coaching (very limited numbers, depending on coach availability, will run alongside the social paddle).

Logistics as for Mon 28 Apr 2025 Summer Training (meet at bottom car park by boathouse unless advised otherwise).

Sat 31 May-Sun 1 Jun 2025 'Harder' White Water Weekend, Canolfan Tryweryn
2025-05-31 00:00 - 2025-06-01 23:59 | Canolfan Tryweryn, Frongoch, Bala, LL23 7NU, United Kingdom
A trip to Afon Tryweryn (as long as it’s releasing!) for our white water paddlers; particularly aimed at those joining us in the Alps in July (you know who you are!); but potentially open to others (check with Steve – numbers will be limited). RSVP expressions of interest using button or e-mail and we’ll confirm eligibility and details nearer the time.

Mon 2 Jun 2025 Summer Training - including 'Learn to Paddle' course
2025-06-02 18:30 - 21:00 | Brecon Promenade, Fenni-Fach Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LL, United Kingdom
Alongside the first week of our 5-week ‘Learn to Paddle’ June course (which also includes the ‘easier’ trips on Sundays 8 & 22 June), this week offers the opportunity for personal coaching (limited numbers) and social paddling including the ‘great river clean-up’ for existing members – please book website ‘tickets’ (or e-mail Steve) by 9pm Sun 1st.

NB no polo skills this week, while we get ourselves organised for the course – hopefully this will return the following week…

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 Paddle Cymru – 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 8 Jun 2025 Canal Trip
2025-06-08 00:00 - 23:59
Next Sunday’s trip will be on the canal and is specifically aimed at those ‘new’ paddlers who’ll be joining us on Monday evening (but open to everyone else, of course!) – and will be followed by a social gathering and our AGM. We haven’t finalised where we’ll start and finish (because that will depend on the venue for the social / AGM, which we haven’t fixed yet!), nor how long the trip will be (because that depends on who’s coming!) – but we’re currently thinking about Pencelli to Brecon.

Timing to be confirmed, but likely to be 10am to 3pm (finishing in time for the AGM!). Bring packed lunch; and dress for the weather!

Please ‘get tickets’ in the usual way (buttons below this event listing!) as soon as possible if you’d like to join us (there’s no charge if you’ve joined our Learn to Paddle course, nor if you have your own craft; £10 fee to hire club boats). Or drop an e-mail to Steve if you’d like more information to help you decide…

Final info to follow later in the week for those who’ve expressed interest…

Sun 8 Jun 2025 Annual General Meeting ***NOW ON ZOOM***
2025-06-08 15:30 - 17:30
Join the Zoom Meeting, Brecon Canoe Club AGM, Sun 8 Jun 3.30pm

Brecon Canoe Club’s 2024/5 Annual General Meeting will now be held online via Zoom, since the day’s ‘easy paddle’ (and subsequent social gathering) has now been cancelled due to low attendance. We will stick to the original 3.30pm timing since this has already been advertised (in accordance with our Constitution).

As usual, we’ll be conducting the AGM formalities (presentation of accounts etc.) and…

presenting our Annual Awards including the prestigious ‘Paddler of the Year’ trophy;

outlining the Club’s activities and plans for the coming year; and

answering any questions and listening to any suggestions you might have about the Club and its activities!

Agenda

Welcome & Apologies for Absence – apologies received from Martin Purkess.

Minutes of the Annual General Meeting 28 February 2024 – see 2023 Annual General Meeting Minutes

Summary of activities past, present and future

Receipt of the Trustees’ Annual Reports and Accounts (1 May 2023-30 Apr 2025) – see 2024 Annual Report and accounts and 2025 Brecon Canoe Club Trustees Annual Report and Accounts

Election of Trustees, Confirmation of Officers and Advisers – Dave Jones ‘retiring’ on rotation as Trustee, standing for re-election; Jodine Fec nominated for election as Trustee

Any Other Business / Q&A

Annual Awards – Achievement Awards, Novice Awards, ‘Swimmer of the Year’ and ‘Paddler of the Year’

Mon 9 Jun 2025 Summer Training - including 'Learn to Paddle' course
2025-06-09 18:30 - 21:00 | Brecon Promenade, Fenni-Fach Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LL, United Kingdom
This week will offer the following (those in bold have already ‘got tickets’):

Junior ‘Learn to Paddle’ kayaking: Daisy, Ella, Gwen, Hannah (led by Dave & Nat)

Adult ‘Learn to Paddle’ / Coaching kayaking: Anna, David plus TBC (led by Simon)

Polo skills / fitness: TBC (led by Steve or Chris)

Social paddle: Elin plus TBC (led by Chris or Steve)

Logistic arrangements as Mon 2 Jun 2025 Summer Training.

Please meet at the ‘upper’ car park (by the toilet block) as soon after 6.30pm as possible. NB polo skills will operate from the ‘lower’ car park, but please meet at the ‘top’ unless we’re already at the ‘bottom’ when you get there!

Sun 15 Jun 2025 Paddlesport Safety & Rescue Course
2025-06-15 00:00 - 23:59 | 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.

Mon 16 Jun 2025 Summer Training - including 'Learn to Paddle' course
2025-06-16 18:30 - 21:00 | Brecon Promenade, Fenni-Fach Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LL, United Kingdom
This week will offer the following (those in bold have already ‘got tickets’):

Junior ‘Learn to Paddle’ paddle-boarding: Daisy, Ella, Gwen, Hannah (led by Dave)

Adult ‘Learn to Paddle’ / Coaching kayaking: David (led by Simon)

Polo skills / fitness: Logan (with Steve and Chris)

Social paddle: Anne, Elin, Jodine, Mel (with Simon)

Logistic arrangements as Mon 2 Jun 2025 Summer Training.

Please meet at the ‘upper’ car park (by the toilet block) as soon after 6.30pm as possible. NB paddle-boarding and polo skills will operate from the ‘lower’ car park, but please meet at the ‘top’ unless we’re already at the ‘bottom’ when you get there!

Sun 22 Jun 2025 River (or Canal) Trip
2025-06-22 00:00 - 23:59
This trip is specifically aimed at those ‘new’ paddlers who’ve been joining us on Monday evenings (but open to everyone else, of course); we’re hoping more of you will be available for this one than the cancelled canal trip on the 8th!

Our current intention is for a trip on the river Wye, e.g. from Glasbury to Hay, although we may revert to a section of the beautiful Monmouthshire & Brecon canal if that better suits those who want to come. Shared transport could be arranged from Brecon.

Timing to be confirmed, but likely to be 10am to 3pm (maybe followed by a social gathering in pub / café). Bring packed lunch; and dress for the weather!

Please ‘get tickets’ in the usual way by midnight Wed 18 Jun. There’s no charge if you’ve joined our Learn to Paddle course, nor if you have your own craft; but £10 fee to hire club boats; and maybe a small boat-launch / parking fee. Do drop an e-mail to Steve if you’d like more information to help you decide…

Mon 23 Jun 2025 Summer Training - including 'Learn to Paddle' course
2025-06-23 18:30 - 21:00 | Brecon Promenade, Fenni-Fach Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LL, United Kingdom
This week we are intending (subject to weather conditions) to focus on safety & rescues – but if the weather’s poor we’ll revert to a social paddle supported by coaching (those in bold have already ‘got tickets’):

‘Paddle Safer’ training (a foundation course for ‘new’ paddlers): Daisy, David, Ella, Gwen, Hannah plus TBC (led by Steve)

Rescue practise: TBC (overseen by Dave & Chris)

Social paddle: TBC (led by Chris or Steve)

Logistic arrangements as Mon 2 Jun 2025 Summer Training.

Please meet at the ‘upper’ car park (by the toilet block) as soon after 6.30pm as possible.

Mon 30 Jun 2025 Summer Training - including 'Learn to Paddle' course
2025-06-30 18:30 - 21:00 | Brecon Promenade, Fenni-Fach Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LL, United Kingdom
This week we are intending to bring along some canoes and SUPs so we can all have a social paddle while maybe trying different craft, supported by skills development for those who wish. However, we may need to use this evening for the rescue practise if the weather was poor on the 23rd! (those in bold have already ‘got tickets’):

‘Learn to Paddle’ group: Daisy, David, Ella, Gwen, Hannah

Social paddle: Mel plus TBC

Logistic arrangements as Mon 2 Jun 2025 Summer Training.

Please meet at the ‘upper’ car park (by the toilet block) as soon after 6.30pm as possible.

Sun 6-Fri 11 Jul 2025 White-water French Alps
2025-07-06 00:00 - 2025-07-11 23:59
One for our ‘harder’ paddlers – you know who you are!!

Mon 14 Jul 2025 Summer Training
2025-07-14 18:30 - 21:00 | Brecon Promenade, Fenni-Fach Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9LL, United Kingdom
This will be our last summer training evening of the term, so will be mainly ‘fun and games’! We’ll aim to bring along a variety of craft to play around with (canoes, SUPs, maybe even a couple of sea kayaks…).

NB for those of our ‘Learn to Paddle’ participants, you are VERY WELCOME to join us, but this is not part of ‘the course’ so you’ll need to ‘get tickets’ for this one (you’ll also need to join us as members, but we’ll sort this out afterwards as Steve will be away from tomorrow until the 14th!).

Sat 19-Sun 20 Jul 2025 British Canoeing Awarding Body Paddlesport Instructor Course
2025-07-19 00:00 - 2025-07-20 23:59 | 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 perfect course for anyone aged 14 or over wanting to take their first steps into leading or coaching sessions in kayaks, canoes or SUPs!

Participants need to:

be Full Members of Paddle Cymru / Paddle UK (etc.);

register for the Award with Paddle Cymru / Paddle UK (etc.) – cost c.£48;

have attended a British Canoeing Awarding Body Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Training course at least 2 weeks beforehand – such as the one running on 15 Jun; and

have personal paddling (equivalent to the former 2*-level) and rescue competence in one type of craft (kayak, open canoe, sit on top, or stand up paddleboard).

The course will take place on the River Usk at Brecon Promenade and / or the canal in Brecon, or another local venue (depending on water conditions).

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.

Sun 27 Jul 2025 River Trip
2025-07-27 00:00 - 23:59
Another trip for ‘all-comers’ (including unaccompanied youngsters – as long as you can manage 5-8 miles in a straight-ish line!). Probably somewhere on the Wye between Hay and Monmouth, we’ll confirm details nearer the time. Please ‘get tickets’ (or e-mail us) to express interest ASAP so we have an idea who’d like to come and can plan accordingly… Usual £10 boat hire for those that need; and shared transport can be arranged.

Sun 10 Aug 2025 Sea kayaking Pembrokeshire
2025-08-10 00:00 - 23:59
***E-MAIL STEVE TO BOOK PLACES BY SUN 3 AUG***

This trip (led by Simon & Steve) is open to all our experienced paddlers (not just our ‘harder’ paddlers) who’d like to have a go at sea kayaking. Details will be finalised once we know who’s coming and will, as always, be dependent on conditions. But it will be in Pembrokeshire – because Steve will be there anyway! We will have access to a handful of sea kayaks (hire cost c.£25), which Steve will need to pick up (and take to Pembrokeshire) when he travels over earlier in the week – hence the strict booking cut-off date. Numbers limited by boats, so book (or enquire) now if you’re interested!

Sat 23-Mon 25 Aug 2025 Wye camping trip
2025-08-23 00:00 - 2025-08-25 23:59
***E-MAIL STEVE TO BOOK PLACES BY SUN 3 AUG***

We’ve had some expressions of interest so far for this trip (Anne, David, Jane, Pete) but could still do with one or two more to make it viable. The intention is a 3-day (bank holiday weekend!) trip on the Wye, camping on route overnight on Saturday and Sunday – but participants may be able join us for one or two days if they can’t make the whole trip. The ‘purists’ among you will choose to carry all kit in their boats ‘expedition style’ while others may prefer to have their kit transported from site-to-site; likewise some may choose to be fully self-catered while others may prefer to eat at local hostelries! Paddling distances will be 18-24km per day so this is a trip that suits longer boats (touring kayaks, canoe or SUPs – check with Steve for hire availability), unless you want a 3-day workout in a playboat!! Participants will need to pay camping and launch fees as well as their own food costs. We are looking at two route options, depending on conditions and availability of campsites:

either Glasbury to Hereford, camping at Whitney and Byecross (near Preston-on-Wye);

or Hoarwithy to Monmouth, camping at Ross and Biblins.

Numbers limited, so book (or enquire) now if you’re interested!

Mon 1 Sep 2025 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2025-09-01 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 1 Sep and will run on alternate weeks: 15, 29 Sep, 13 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 players but may still have space for more, so please ‘get tickets’ ASAP if you’re able to come (new players please check with us first!) – NB those in bold have already paid:

Chris, Dave, Fleur, Gethyn, Glyn, Harrison, Jodine, Jonny, Logan, Matthew, Mel, Mike (TBC), Nat, Pat, Sam, Stef, 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 Paddle Cymru (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 8 Sep 2025 Pool Session (General Training)
2025-09-08 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 8 Sep and will run on alternate weeks – please ‘get tickets’ using the button on the website linking (or e-mail Steve for advice!):

8, 22 Sep, 6, 20 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) – Fionnuala, Zack, Rey

Learn to Kayak (Adults) – TBC

Personalised coaching (esp. for those who need to develop their skills with rolling and support strokes or to develop their confidence with capsizing): Anne, Charlotte, David, Gethyn, Harrison, Jonny, Matthew, Stef

Independent practice: Wayne

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…

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 14 2025 Sep Sea kayaking trip
2025-09-14 00:00 - 23:59
For our more experienced paddlers, a trip in sea kayaks on the Gower coast (depending on weather conditions); e-mail Steve for details / enquiries

Mon 15 Sep 2025 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2025-09-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Second autumn/winter polo training session of 2025. Book all 3 remaining sessions (15, 29 Sep, 13 Oct), or just this one – tickets available now in the usual way…

Already paid: Fleur, Gethyn, Harrison. Huw, Jodine, Jonny, Logan, Matthew, Nat, Patrick, Sam, Stef

Sun 21 Sep 2025 Welsh 4s u18 Polo tournament
2025-09-21 09:00 - 14:00 | Rhondda Sports Centre, Gelligaled Park, Ystrad, Rhondda Cynon Taff, CF41 7SY, United Kingdom
First Welsh 4s tournament for our u18 team (second on 4 Jan). Final entry cost TBC depending on numbers, expect max £20pp per date. Transport etc. to be arranged nearer the time.

Mon 22 Sep 2025 Pool Session (General Training)
2025-09-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Second autumn/winter general training session of 2025. Details as Mon 8 Sep 2025 Pool Session (General Training). Book all 3 remaining sessions (22 Sep, 6, 20 Oct), or just this one – tickets available now in the usual way…

We’re currently expecting the following paddlers (those in Bold have paid) and do have space for more:

Learn to Kayak (Youths) – Arthur, Fionnuala, Zack, Rey

Learn to Kayak (Adults) – Lydia (tbc)

Personalised coaching (esp. for those who need to develop their skills with rolling and support strokes or to develop their confidence with capsizing): Anne, Charlotte, David, Gethyn, Harrison, Jonny, Matthew, Stef

Independent practice: Wayne

Sun 28 Sep 2025 'Easier' White Water Skills & Safety
2025-09-28 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?!). Full details will be e-mailed to participants a few days beforehand.

Participants will need to pay for parking and boat launch; bring packed lunch and appropriate clothing (expect to get wet!).

Mon 29 Sep 2025 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2025-09-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Third autumn/winter polo training session of 2025. Book all 3 remaining sessions (15, 29 Sep, 13 Oct), or just this one – tickets available now in the usual way…

Already paid: Fleur, Gethyn, Harrison, Huw, Jodine, Logan, Matthew, Nat, Sam, Stef (NB Mike still owes for last session!)
