weekday daytime club night
The outing is part of a wider, national aim to encourage more women to take up paddling. And even though it’s badged as a #ShePaddles event, female-friendly chaps are very welcome too!
We’ll meet at the clubhouse at 10am on Friday February 16, ready to be briefed and on the water for 10.30am for a gentle flat water bimble for those members who have completed the Discover course or equivalent and ideally attended the VKC Winter Paddling course.
We’ll be back at the clubhouse late morning-ish, in time for coffee at the bar (which is open from 9 – 2pm on Fridays).
It’ll be aimed at kayaks, sit-on-tops, SUPs and Canadians.
To get us started @Andrew Bennett will be the leader, ably assisted by new member Sacha Fisher.
Parking could be tricky as the Star peeps will be out too – so leave time to find an alternative space elsewhere just in case.
Bring a hot drink, food and snacks and dress appropriately for the conditions on the day.
Youth paddlers must have a responsible adult with them at all times (although as it’s a school day they should all be hard at work so this will not be relevant!!)
Paddler numbers are limited to suit the leader to paddler ratio, so please post here or contact @Andrew Bennett if you’d like to attend.
Please feel free to ask questions.
Come and join the #ShePaddles fun!
The annual river blessing is an ancient ritual which involves highlighting the need to care for and treasure our local waterways, and to bless those who use them! This is a short event open to all on the river bank but to paddle you need to be a Viking Kayak Club member.
Part of the ritual involves the priest throwing a wooden cross (which I made from a local fallen tree) into the river, and it’s considered good luck to be the one to retrieve it (often in a competitive fashion).
Be ready to set out from the clubhouse at 11 am, the ceremony is at 11.15 am, Then those who want to will carry on down to Cardington for a picnic.
Bring a change of clothes, just in case….along with your food and drink for the picnic.
Our next #ShePaddles weekday daytime club night will take place on Friday, April 26th. Time to be decided based on majority requirement!
Comment on the Facebook Event to let us know you are coming.
Courses are situated on the River Great Ouse in Bedford on a 4.3 km circuit. Races to suit Elite, Intermediate, Novice and Lightning divisions.
Catch up with racing at Viking Racing on Facebook here
Monday 6th May
10 am – 3pm
No need to book, just turn upYes it’s time for another of our fantastic #ShePaddles ‘Plus’ daytime weekday events, led by the wonderful @Sacha Fisher. A chance to try out our brand new Sit on Tops. The usual melange of craft also welcome.
Members-only
Open to females and female friendly people who’ve completed a Discover course or similar. The two hour time slot is a little elastic.
Post event chat and coffee options available (if Viking/Star bar isn’t officially open we can convene there anyway with our own flasks and cakes, or pop to the Albero Lounge more or less next door). Let us know if you’d like to join the fun
national ranking slalom
Catch up with slalom at Viking on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/groups/VKCSlalom
national ranking slalom
Catch up with slalom at Viking on Facebook here
Team races Saturday, individual races Sunday
Further details to follow shortly
Entries not accepted on the day
The deadline to propose member resolutions in advance of the meeting is the 12th November 2024. These should be submitted to the Secretary in writing (this can be by email).
Nominations for elected positions should be submitted to the Secretary in writing, duly proposed and seconded by the 12th November 2023
secretary@vikingkayak.co.uk
The deadline to propose member resolutions in advance of the meeting is the 12th November 2024. These should be submitted to the Secretary in writing (this can be by email).
Nominations for elected positions should be submitted to the Secretary in writing, duly proposed and seconded by the 12th November 2023
secretary@vikingkayak.co.uk
Boxing Day roll will take place at the Etienne Stott White Water Arena at 11.30.
Paddlers meet at the club at 10.30 to ensure that you are on the water for 11am.
The Roll will take place at 11.30am precisely
Meet at the club after for a post-roll drink.
Video from a previous year:
£5 for 30 minutes. Minimum age 8 years old.
Bring clothes & shoes without laces you can get wet.
A change of clothes is advisable in case you fall in.
No need to book, just turn up!
Viking Kayak Club shares a building with the Star Rowing Club at Batts Ford, off Commercial Road, Bedford, MK40 1QS. What3words ///poker.dawn.potato
The car park at the club is for members only with a valid permit and is shared with Star Rowing Club, so please do not park here.
There are three pay and display car parks close by, at the Harpur Centre, River Street and Prebend Street.
If you drive an electric vehicle, there is a designated car park adjacent to the clubhouse. However, do read the signage carefully as some of the spaces are for taxis only.