Mon 9 Jun 2025 Summer Training - including 'Learn to Paddle' course
2025-06-09 18:30 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | 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 | Powys
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 | Powys
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 | Powys
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 | Powys
***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 | Powys
***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 | Powys
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!)

Mon 6 Oct 2025 Pool Session (General Training)
2025-10-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Third autumn/winter general training session of 2025. Details as Mon 8 Sep 2025 Pool Session (General Training). 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, Rob

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

Independent practice: Wayne

Sun 12 Oct 2025 Cardiff International White Water
2025-10-12 00:00 - 23:59 | 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 5pm Tue 7 Oct – participants will then need to book places and pay direct with CIWW (details to follow by e-mail).

Mon 13 Oct 2025 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2025-10-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Fourth autumn/winter polo training session of 2025 – tickets available now in the usual way…

Already paid: Fleur, Gethyn, Harrison, Huw, Jodine, Logan, Matthew, Mike, Nat, Sam, Stef

Mon 20 Oct 2025 Pool Session (General Training)
2025-10-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Fourth autumn/winter general training session of 2025. Details as Mon 8 Sep 2025 Pool Session (General Training). Tickets available now in the usual way…

We’re currently expecting the following paddlers (those in Bold have paid):

Independent practice: Wayne

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

Learn to Kayak (Adults) – Lydia, Rob

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

Sun 26 Oct 2025 White Water Trip
2025-10-26 00:00 - 23:59 | Powys
Apologies for strange email saying only ‘Simon Ablett’ – was meant to have details of this event!

Steve isn’t available for this one, so please book / enquire direct with Simon Ablett at info@live2flow.co.uk. Originally billed as a ‘harder’ trip, this one is for anyone who’s previously paddled white water (preferably with Simon; including the recent day at Symonds Yat; under 18s only if accompanied by a paddling parent). It’s likely to be somewhere ‘moderate’ on the Usk, depending on conditions and participants. Numbers will be limited; and if you wish to use a club boat you’ll need to make arrangements to collect and transport it and any other club kit yourself (e.g. from the pool on the 20th) – contact Steve ASAP for this. Simon will confirm details nearer the time with those who’ve booked.

Mon 3 Nov 2025 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2025-11-03 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 3 Nov and will run on alternate weeks: 3, 17 Nov, 1, 15 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 do have space for one or two 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:

Dave, Fleur, Gethyn, Glyn, Harrison, Huw, Jack, Jodine, Jonny, Logan, Matthew, Mel, Mike, Nat, Pat, Sam, Stef, Steve

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.

CANCELLED Sat 8 Nov 2025 Southwest Region Div 3 Polo tournament
2025-11-08 14:30 - 22:00 | Leisure@Cheltenham, Tommy Taylors Lane, Cheltenham, GL50 4RN
First SW Region tournament for our Div 3 team (second on 10 Jan). Final entry cost TBC depending on numbers, expect max £45pp per date. Transport etc. to be arranged nearer the time.

Sun 9 Nov 2025 'Easier' White Water Trip
2025-11-09 00:00 - 23:59 | Powys
This trip is aimed at anyone new to white water – as well as more experienced paddlers; and will include some skills coaching. You need at least to be capable of paddling in a straight line for 5 miles and have the stamina and clothing for cold weather paddling (unaccompanied under 18s welcome). Numbers will be strictly limited and priority given to our developing (rather than expert) paddlers; otherwise first come, first served! The trip will most likely be on the Usk from Aberbran to Brecon; or another stretch of the Usk or Wye depending on conditions and participants. Timing will be 9am to 3pm, with a packed lunch. Club equipment will be available to hire as usual.

Expressions of interest so far: Anne, George, Jas

Please book spaces by 6pm Fri 7th; final details will be e-mailed to participants once confirmed.

Mon 10 Nov 2025 Pool Session (General Training)
2025-11-10 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 10 Nov and will run on alternate weeks 10, 24 Nov, 8 Dec – please ‘get tickets’ using the button on the website linking (or e-mail Steve for advice!).

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:

Youth developers: Fionnuala, Zach

Adult developers: Laura, 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, David, Jonny, Matthew

Independent practice: TBC

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 Paddle Cymru (and signed-up to our Club Code of Conduct). Priority spaces will be given to block-bookings.

Logistic details as Mon 8 Sep 2025 Pool Session (General Training).

Mon 17 Nov 2025 Pool Session (Polo Training)
2025-11-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Brecon Leisure Centre, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9SR, United Kingdom
Fifth autumn/winter polo training session of 2025 – tickets available now in the usual way…

Already paid: Fleur, Geth, Huw, Jonny, Matthew, Nat, Sam
