 How To Get Started in Canoeing
 We can run a course especially for you, on your own or with a friend(s).
You can be a complete beginner or somebody who wants to improve, learn to roll etc.
Sessions can be arranged either on open water, or in a heated swimming pool.
All boats and equipment are provided.
We don't have a programme of courses, but arrange them when there is a demand. Our swimming pool is booked on a regular basis, so courses can proceed when necessary.
Everybody learns at different rates, our sessions are tailored to the individual's own needs.
Fees start from £5.00 per hour.
Contact the secretary directly:-
E-mail : Dave Rudland
Telephone : 020 8803 4878
Transport
With our group you don't need to have your own transport. We have the boats and equipment. Both of our venues are served by both trains and buses. Direct line from Liverpool
Street main line - or Seven Sisters, both to Edmonton Green for the swimming pool, and Cheshunt for the lake and river sessions.
About the Canoe Group
The club was established in 1983, with the primary aim of introducing people in the North of London to canoeing. Affiliated to the BCU (British Canoe Union) the club caters for all skill levels from novice, to experienced,
and organises a variety of activities throughout the year.
 We run training sessions both for those who have never canoed before, and for those
who wish to progress through the British Canoe Union's Star Test Awards. Our activities include recreational canoeing, river trips on flat and White Water. Sea canoeing
can be arranged, with regular trips to Poole Harbour, camping trips away, both locally and other parts of Britain. The fast game of Canoe Polo, is also played.
Prior to involvement with water sports, the following requirements have to be fulfilled.
1. Be able to swim at least 50 metres.
2. Be over the age of 9 years.
Once over these hurdles, the sport is open to you.
Canoeing is a good fun sport, with different disciplines to it. The cost to newcomers, purchasing their own equipment is not cheap. The ideal way
to start is to join a club, such as ours. The membership fees have not changed since 1992, which makes it quite reasonable.
Try Paddling a Canoe !
It will help you explore gentle rivers and Canals. Take you through rougher moving waters, or, if you wish, enable you to shoot white-water rapids.
It can take you through coastal waters, or allow you to negotiate water only six inches deep.
Canoeing is a growing sport, is excellent for combining general fitness and water skills, at your own pace, with fun and social contact.
Safe instruction at all levels is offered on open waters throughout the year, and in the heated pool of Edmonton Leisure Centre through the colder winter months.
You can learn from £5.00 per hour, with instruction and all equipment provided. All you need is an old tee shirt and shorts.
If you are over 9 years, and can swim at least 50 metres, why not come along and try ? You could be pleasantly surprised.
Especially for those who want to paddle and enjoy themselves
 Wednesday evenings have mainly been for the younger members of the Group.
Although adults are encouraged to attend as well.
Thursday evenings have become mainly for adults. There is quite a few people out there who have either paddled a long while ago or want to learn now. We have not got an age limit, in fact
I have been out with the snow on the ground with a group, where the average age was 68. The kids did not come on that day as it was too cold.
Once you have gained the 1st Star award you can paddle on sheltered water away from the base, such as the River Lee or Thames, but please remember you must have a licence.
There will be a session every Wednesday and Thursday evening between April and the end of September. However if you haven't been for a while, please check the answerphone to make
sure that the Thursday sessions are running during August. (Answerphone 020 8803 4878)
At the end of September we go back to the pool, although there should be a session at the lake on Sunday mornings. Further details are in the bi-monthly newsletters.
 The group has access to a minibus, which gives us a chance to go and paddle other
rivers. Unfortunately I personally am not allowed to drive it. (Hereditary problem). It is insured for any driver over 25 years with a clean licence. (Just a quick point, if you intend changing
your driving licence, make sure that you put all categories on it that you wish to transfer over. If you don't make it clear you can loose your Grandfathers rights and have to take a further test).
If after gaining an award you want to go for a paddle, just give me a ring and we could get something organised, even on that day.
Contact Information
For general information about Edmonton Canoe Group and our activities, please contact Dave Rudland.
If you are interested in becoming a member, please check out the membership page, where you'll find details about the benefits of membership, and our annual charges.
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