What We Offer

Beginner kayaking courses

Learn to kayak with our beginners courses, starting April 2025. See Learn to Kayak!

Members Paddles

We meet every Sunday morning (meet at 9:30am - on the water by 10:00am). These sessions are open to all members and there are always coaches present. The sessions end about 12:30 and members can meet for a cup of tea / coffee / chat in the clubhouse afterwards.

Additionally, peer-padders (adults who have progressed to a level where they can paddle without a coach) meet for ad-hoc weekday evening paddles during the Summer months.

We arrange trips throughout the year which will challenge your abilities - these typically include residential white water trips, flat water trips that may involve camping, and day trips to other nearby rivers for a change of scenery. 

Kayak Touring

Touring, or flat water kayaking, is for those who like a tranquil paddle on rivers and open water (including lakes and estuaries). 

Members can hone their skills on our 'Hertford Loop' while taking in the beautiful scenery.

Whitewater Kayaking

We have several local weirs where you can develop moving water skills, and also run trips to Northampton Active (Nene Valley White Water Centre), where you can develop even further.

The club is lucky enough to be within close proximity to The Lee Valley White Water Centre, where many of our members get together to paddle the Legacy and Olympic courses. 

We also offer residential trips, to the Usk, Tryweryn, Dart and Dee, to name a few.

Canoeing

Canoes (also known as Canadian or open canoes) are another great way to get out on to lakes and rivers. 

The Club has a number of canoes for members to hire, suitable for for individuals or pairs paddling tandem.

If you have never paddled a canoe before and are interested in receiving coaching, please see the coaching section for more information.