Membership

Joining with Experience 

If you have previous paddling experience and would like to skip the beginners course then we can arrange for you to be assessed by one of our coaches. You would be expected to display a good level of competency across a variety of skills - we're not looking for pro level paddling, but we need to know you will be safe on the water. 

• You must be experienced in using a neoprene spray deck, including performing a safe exit.

• You are required to have experience of paddling on moving water.
  (There are several weirs in the area - grade 2 depending on water levels.)

• A full list of competencies and the sort of questions we might ask can be found here.

Not sure if you’re ready? If these skills feel unfamiliar, our Beginners Kayak Course is a fantastic way to brush up and  work towards becoming a club member.

Arranging an Assessment

The assessment is an informal session where the coach will paddle with you to review your skills. If they consider that you are able to paddle at an appropriate standard, then you will be able to join immediately.

• The assessment itself is free, you just pay for any kit that you hire - see prices below

• Assessments take place during our usual paddle days - Sundays from 9.30am - 12.30pm

• To arrange a suitable date for your assessment, please contact us at infohertscanoe@gmail.com. 

If your assessment is completed successfully and you wish to join the club, you will then pay your membership fee to continue paddling with us.

Membership Renewal

We use Spond to administer club memberships: www.club.spond.com/landing/signup/hertscanoeclub/

Note you will need to enter a name, phone number and address of an emergency contact, and your Paddle UK membership number (if applicable). The committee will help any members who have difficulty using Spond.

For those who would like to join the club for the first time, please contact us on infohertscanoe@gmail.com before signing up via Spond.

Payment

After signing up using Spond, a link for online card payment will be sent by the committee.

Subscriptions are payable annually by 1st April. By 30th April any member who has not paid the fee will be deemed to have left the club.

Photography

We love capturing the great moments at Herts Canoe Club! Please be aware that we may use photos or videos taken during our sessions for promotional purposes. These might be used in our printed publications, on our website, or across our social media pages. If you’d prefer not to be featured, please let us know!