Viking Kayak Club has been serving Bedford since 1961 and aims to provide the same friendly, family-based club that has helped us to grow from a few friends out for a casual paddle to our now large membership. We are an active, friendly club for canoeists and kayakers of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. We do all types of paddling, both recreational and competitive from gentle river trips, playboating & white water, sea & surf, competing in Slalom, Marathon or Polo, or just having fun on the water.
Weekly Activities
Not every week at Viking is the same but here are the general weekly activities.
Weekly EventsKey Dates
Viking Kayak Club takes part in many events through out the year. Here you can see the list of the main events.
Key DatesMembers Area
Information for members of the club including club clothing, committee meeting minutes and the rules and policies.
Members Area
Club Officials
Viking is run by a dedicated group of people who volunteer to run the club for all members.
If there is a job or vacancy you feel you are able to help with, anything from helping set up at Cardington slalom event or helping with the coaching then get in contact with the club captain. Below are the key members of club. For all the club officals see the members section of the website.
Abi Isserlis
Polo Section Leader
Vara Phillips
Social Paddling Leader
Svitlana Gouin
Canadian Canoe Leader
Stuart Andrews
Racing Section Leader
Andrew Bennett
Slalom Section Leader
Martin Janes
Club Captain
Tony Perry
Secretary
Patrick O’Hara
Treasurer
Richard Harpham
Safety Officer
Graham Jones
Welfare Officer
Debbie Jones
Membership Secretary
Andrew Bennett
Courses Co-ordinator
Paul Dodson
Honorary President
Nick Taylor
Chairperson
Membership Information
Registered Charity Number 1190021