Weekly Activities
| Day | Session | Time | Months | Suitable for beginners | Paddling Group | Additional cost |
| Monday | Slalom Section | 18:30 – 20:00 | All Year | No | Intermediates – Advanced | |
| Tuesday | Slalom Section | 17:30 – 19:00 | April – October | Yes* | Beginners – Intermediates | |
| Tuesday | Pool Session | 21:00 – 22:00 | October – April | Yes | £5 Members / £7 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 | Duckmil Jets | |
| Friday | Polo Section (Pool) | 20:00 – 21:00 | exc Summer | No | Youth, Women, Newcomers | £5 |
| Saturday | Polo Section | 10:00 – 12:00 | All Year | Yes* | ||
| Sunday | Slalom Section | 10:00 – 12:00 | October – April | Yes* | Beginners and intermediates | |
| Sunday | Racing Section | 10:00 – 12:00 | All Year |
*after completing 1 star or paddlepower
Key Dates
Jun 24 Sun 
Sunday 24th June, Full day paddle. Some people may camp the night before near to start.
Speak to Mark James at the club for more info or see below:
THE CHALLENGE: Paddle this circular route down the River Severn and on two separate canal networks.
Distance: 21 Miles
Time: 3.5 – 8 Hours (approx)
Portages and Locks: 32 locks, one weir portage and 3 tunnels
Hazards: Make sure you get out well in advance to portage Bevere weir on the left hand bank. There are three tunnels on this route. If you intend to paddle through them you must ensure you have a forward facing, bright white light, switched on as you go through.
OVERVIEW: Follow a twenty one mile circular route, starting on the River Severn and taking in a variety of waterways. With thirty-two locks (some of which can be portaged in clusters) one weir to portage and three tunnels along this challenge route, it will be a tough day on the water.
This trip was not possible, for many years, until 2011 when the Droitwich Canals were reopened, having been officially abandoned some seventy years before.
The Worcester Ring is a popular weekend route for canal boaters and also a yearly challenge race, run by Worcester Canoe Club. The race runs each July and you can find more information here.
ROUTE DETAILS:
Start/Finish Location:
Worcester Canoe Club Grandstand Road Worcester WR1 3EJ
The canoe club is at the end of Grandstand Road.
Parking is available on Grandstand Road for free, if there is any, or in the pay and display car park at the start of the road. There is a toilet and café opposite the car park (or ask at the club if it’s open).
Please do not use the canoe club and rowing club car park
Aug 10 Fri River Stour, Canoe and Camping trip.
(open to other crafts). Need to be 1 star or higher.
We will be going downriver from the historic market town of Sudbury, through the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to the edge of the tidal estuary at Cattawade, near Manningtree.
This 25 mile stretch of river passes through some of the most idyllic Suffolk scenery and links together the homes of two of the most famous painters of the British landscape. We start at Sudbury, home to Thomas Gainsborough and pass through Bures, Nayland, Stratford St Mary, Dedham and the iconic Flatford Mill, made famous by John Constable.
The Plan
Friday
Travel down afternoon or evening and set camp, we are staying at the same campsite on both nights.
Rushbanks Farm, Wissington, Colchester CO6 4NA.
There is a pub 1.7 miles, or can rent a camp fire pit.
Saturday
Drive to Sudbury (get in), paddle to Bures for lunch, and then continue on to Wissington (campsite)
In the evening we plan to cook food over the campfire (bring your own food)
Sunday
Pack away tents in the morning & sort car shuttle
Paddle downstream to Stratford for Lunch and then continue on to Cattawade
Each session is approximately 5-7 miles long and takes around 3-4 hours. The total paddling time for each day is therefore 6-8 hours.
Costs
- £22 – 2 people in tent/caravan/camper per night (maximum of 2 adults)
- Additional children (above 2 people) are free of charge in the same tent
- £5 – per additional adult in tent/caravan/camper per night (above 2 adults)
- £5 – additional separate children only tent per night
It is a fairly basic campsite, although there are warm showers. They do allow campfires but only ones they provide.
- £4 – Fire Pit (per stay)
- £12 – Per large bag of wood
- Wood includes fire-starters & kindling
We would get a few of these for cooking the dinner on the Saturday night and would split the cost between us.
Usual campsite rules apply, with the addition of no dogs.
We can do kit list if people require nearer the time
Due to booking requirements we would need to know who is coming, with campsite fees paid by start of July.
Any Questions and to book – Please speak to Richard Evans or Martin McConnell
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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Sunday 24th June, Full day paddle. Some people may camp the night before near to start.
Speak to Mark James at the club for more info or see below:
THE CHALLENGE: Paddle this circular route down the River Severn and on two separate canal networks.
Distance: 21 Miles
Time: 3.5 – 8 Hours (approx)
Portages and Locks: 32 locks, one weir portage and 3 tunnels
Hazards: Make sure you get out well in advance to portage Bevere weir on the left hand bank. There are three tunnels on this route. If you intend to paddle through them you must ensure you have a forward facing, bright white light, switched on as you go through.
OVERVIEW: Follow a twenty one mile circular route, starting on the River Severn and taking in a variety of waterways. With thirty-two locks (some of which can be portaged in clusters) one weir to portage and three tunnels along this challenge route, it will be a tough day on the water.
This trip was not possible, for many years, until 2011 when the Droitwich Canals were reopened, having been officially abandoned some seventy years before.
The Worcester Ring is a popular weekend route for canal boaters and also a yearly challenge race, run by Worcester Canoe Club. The race runs each July and you can find more information here.
ROUTE DETAILS:
Start/Finish Location:
Worcester Canoe Club Grandstand Road Worcester WR1 3EJ
The canoe club is at the end of Grandstand Road.
Parking is available on Grandstand Road for free, if there is any, or in the pay and display car park at the start of the road. There is a toilet and café opposite the car park (or ask at the club if it’s open).
Please do not use the canoe club and rowing club car park
River Stour, Canoe and Camping trip.
(open to other crafts). Need to be 1 star or higher.
We will be going downriver from the historic market town of Sudbury, through the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to the edge of the tidal estuary at Cattawade, near Manningtree.
This 25 mile stretch of river passes through some of the most idyllic Suffolk scenery and links together the homes of two of the most famous painters of the British landscape. We start at Sudbury, home to Thomas Gainsborough and pass through Bures, Nayland, Stratford St Mary, Dedham and the iconic Flatford Mill, made famous by John Constable.
The Plan
Friday
Travel down afternoon or evening and set camp, we are staying at the same campsite on both nights.
Rushbanks Farm, Wissington, Colchester CO6 4NA.
There is a pub 1.7 miles, or can rent a camp fire pit.
Saturday
Drive to Sudbury (get in), paddle to Bures for lunch, and then continue on to Wissington (campsite)
In the evening we plan to cook food over the campfire (bring your own food)
Sunday
Pack away tents in the morning & sort car shuttle
Paddle downstream to Stratford for Lunch and then continue on to Cattawade
Each session is approximately 5-7 miles long and takes around 3-4 hours. The total paddling time for each day is therefore 6-8 hours.
Costs
- £22 – 2 people in tent/caravan/camper per night (maximum of 2 adults)
- Additional children (above 2 people) are free of charge in the same tent
- £5 – per additional adult in tent/caravan/camper per night (above 2 adults)
- £5 – additional separate children only tent per night
It is a fairly basic campsite, although there are warm showers. They do allow campfires but only ones they provide.
- £4 – Fire Pit (per stay)
- £12 – Per large bag of wood
- Wood includes fire-starters & kindling
We would get a few of these for cooking the dinner on the Saturday night and would split the cost between us.
Usual campsite rules apply, with the addition of no dogs.
We can do kit list if people require nearer the time
Due to booking requirements we would need to know who is coming, with campsite fees paid by start of July.
Any Questions and to book – Please speak to Richard Evans or Martin McConnell
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:
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:
Subscribe to filtered calendar
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:
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: