Weekly Activities
| Day | Session | Time | Months | Suitable for beginners | Paddling Group | Additional Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Slalom Section | 18:30 - 20:00 | All Year | No | Intermediates - Advanced Peer Paddle | |
| Tuesday | Pool Session | 21:00 - 22:00 | October - April | Yes | £5 Members / £10 non members | |
| Wednesday | Club Night Paddling | 18:00 - 20:00 | All Year | Yes* | ||
| Wednesday | Racing Section | 18:00 - 20:00 | All Year | Yes* | ||
| Wednesday | Polo Section (River) | 18:00-20:00 | April - October | Yes* | ||
| Wednesday | Polo Section (Pool) | 21:00 - 22:00 | October - April | No | Senior Teams | £5 |
| Wednesday | Club Night Social | 19:00 - 22:30 | All Year | Yes | ||
| Thursday | Star Rowing Club Night Star have exclusive use of the car park on Thursday evening | 18:00 - 22:30 | All Year | |||
| Friday | Slalom Section | 16:30 - 18:00 | Ad hoc | Ask | Intermediates - Advanced Peer Paddle | |
| Friday | Polo Section (Pool) | 20:00 - 21:00 | exc Summer | Yes* | Youth, Women, Newcomers | £5 |
| Saturday | Polo Section | 10:00 - 12:00 | All Year | Yes* | ||
| Sunday | Slalom Section | 14:00 - 16:00 | October - May | Yes* | Beginners – Intermediates | Members: FREE Non-Members: £10/day |
| Sunday | Racing Section | 10:00 - 12:00 | All Year |
*after completing 1 star or paddlepower
Key Dates
Oct 19 Fri 
Surf Trip: a weekend of sand, sea, fun, Kayak surfing & probably a bit of swimming.
We are now taking bookings, £48 per person. 19th, 20th, 21st October. Location: The Gower Peninsular, Speak to Mark Wilson
Dec 5 Wed Arrive at 7 for a prompt start at 7.30
Come and celebrate what we’ve done during the year
We have many trophies to award to members for their success & contributions during the year
Bring a plate of food to share & a prize for the raffle if you can
Dec 12 Wed Pizzeria Santaniello
www.pizzeriasantaniello.com
Dec 26 Wed Beds Canoeists – 53rd Boxing Day Canoe Roll @ Etienne Stott White Water Arena Dec 26 @ 10:30 am – 1:00 pm 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 last year:
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Surf Trip: a weekend of sand, sea, fun, Kayak surfing & probably a bit of swimming.
We are now taking bookings, £48 per person. 19th, 20th, 21st October. Location: The Gower Peninsular, Speak to Mark Wilson
Arrive at 7 for a prompt start at 7.30
Come and celebrate what we’ve done during the year
We have many trophies to award to members for their success & contributions during the year
Bring a plate of food to share & a prize for the raffle if you can
Pizzeria Santaniello
www.pizzeriasantaniello.com
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 last year:
2018 Events
May 6 Sun Courses situated on the River Great Ouse in Bedford on a 4.3 km circuit. Races to suit Elite, Intermediate, Novice and Lightning divisions.
Information:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/us6b29zg5dcdd5h/66th%20Bedford%20Marathon%202018_Info.pdf?dl=0
Results:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8cex7wui3sp34by/Bedford%20Hasler%202018%20%28provisional%29.htm?dl=0
May 7 Mon 
Come along to have a go at kayaking and canoeing.
£4 for 30 minutes. Minimum age 8 years old.
All canoeing equipment provided
Bring clothes & shoes you can get wet
Changing Rooms & Showers in the clubhouse
Viking Kayak Club
Batts Ford
Commercial Road
Bedford
MK40 1QS
Jun 9 Sat Cardington Slalom Competition Div 2/3/4 @ Cardington Canoe Slalom Course Jun 9 – Jun 10 all-day 
Information Pack available here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/b2otv3lk2z5tiyb/Cardington%20Info%20june%202018.pdf?dl=0
Online entries here: https://www.canoeslalomentries.co.uk/year/2018/competition/cardington-june
Get updates on water levels, course opening times etc on Twitter https://twitter.com/VikingKayakClub or search #VikingSlalom
Results:
Sep 1 Sat Cardington Slalom Competition Div 2/3/4 @ Cardington Canoe Slalom Course Sep 1 – Sep 2 all-day 
The event is now full, please do not travel expecting to get an entry on the day unless this has been agreed in advance.
Online entries here: https://www.canoeslalomentries.co.uk/year/2018/competition/cardington-september
Event Information can be found in the Info Pack
Get updates on water levels, course opening times etc on Twitter https://twitter.com/VikingKayakClub or search #VikingSlalom
Dec 26 Wed Beds Canoeists – 53rd Boxing Day Canoe Roll @ Etienne Stott White Water Arena Dec 26 @ 10:30 am – 1:00 pm 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 last year:
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Courses situated on the River Great Ouse in Bedford on a 4.3 km circuit. Races to suit Elite, Intermediate, Novice and Lightning divisions.
Information:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/us6b29zg5dcdd5h/66th%20Bedford%20Marathon%202018_Info.pdf?dl=0
Results:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8cex7wui3sp34by/Bedford%20Hasler%202018%20%28provisional%29.htm?dl=0
Come along to have a go at kayaking and canoeing.
£4 for 30 minutes. Minimum age 8 years old.
All canoeing equipment provided
Bring clothes & shoes you can get wet
Changing Rooms & Showers in the clubhouse
Viking Kayak Club
Batts Ford
Commercial Road
Bedford
MK40 1QS
Information Pack available here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/b2otv3lk2z5tiyb/Cardington%20Info%20june%202018.pdf?dl=0
Online entries here: https://www.canoeslalomentries.co.uk/year/2018/competition/cardington-june
Get updates on water levels, course opening times etc on Twitter https://twitter.com/VikingKayakClub or search #VikingSlalom
Results:
The event is now full, please do not travel expecting to get an entry on the day unless this has been agreed in advance.
Online entries here: https://www.canoeslalomentries.co.uk/year/2018/competition/cardington-september
Event Information can be found in the Info Pack
Get updates on water levels, course opening times etc on Twitter https://twitter.com/VikingKayakClub or search #VikingSlalom
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 last year: