B.C.U. AFFILIATED (ESTABLISHED 1983)

 Forthcomming Events

With the summer approching and warmer conditons our list of events is now getting bigger, checkout the what's new and May newsletter for the latest informtion.

Including;

July 11-12 Moving water weekend at Cardington

Cardington introduction to White Water, low key, easy play course. 5th July & weekend 11/12th July. Members £10 per day. Non Members £15 per day. Advance bookings only, edcanoe@homecall.co.uk  Condition of booking is that you help with either the putting together or taking apart of the course, on the day.

You will need to book on to these so check the information and get in touch with Dave Rudland to confirm your place.

Don't forget our usual sessions and weekday evening paddling.

Session Times

You can learn from £8.00 per hour, with instruction and all equipment provided. All you need is an old tee shirt and shorts. The minimum requirements to take part are;

1. Be able to swim at least 50 metres.

2. Be over the age of 9 years.

If it is your first time please try to arrive 1/2 hour prior to starting time. We can show you the ropes ect. you will need to bing a tee shirt, shorts and old trainers that will get wet

We have several coaches, who volunteer to run our sessions. Each with different ways of putting the skills across. There is invariably 2 coaches on each session. 

Dave encourages participants to work at their own speed, working through the different skills without being pushed.

Bob & Richard enjoy encouraging participants to gain skills, paddle different types of boats, usually ending up with a wet session, support strokes ect. No real pressure.

Maurice is our first Coach to come through the new UKCC scheme. He has his own way of doing things, breaking down the parts of the strokes to suit your personal style and needs.

Barbara has her own way of doing it. Full on encouraging, fast learning, Fun & games for all. There is a 90% chance of getting wet. If you want pushing, go on her sessions.

Gary Archer who is a L3 Coach is running the Cardington events as well as generic white water training and trips. Please book through Dave.

 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 and PaddlePower 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.

 Try Paddling a Canoe

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.

It will help you explore gentle rivers and canals, or the thrill of fast moving rivers and shooting white-water rapids. You can cruise along coastal waters admiring mangnificent cliffs and landing on secluded beaches.

A small silent manouverable canoe can allow you to get close to wildlife and see the contryside in a way no other sport can.

Canoeing is a growing sport, is excellent for combining general fitness and water skills, at your own pace, with fun and social contact.

We can offer instruction at all levels on open waters throughout the year, and in the heated indoor pool's of Edmonton Leisure Centre and Southgate Leisure Center through the colder winter months.

 Courses in Canoeing

We don't have a programme of courses, but arrange them when there is a demand.

Everybody learns at different rates so our coaches can develop a program tailored to your individual needs. We can also run special events and introductory PaddlePower courses for your youth club or group.

Contact the secretary Dave Rudland to discuss what you would like to do.

E-mail : Dave Rudland

Telephone : 07850 190537

 If You Can Already Paddle

We cater for a wide range of ages and ablilties and there is always someone friendly on hand to help you delevop your skills or just make sure you have a safe and fun paddle.

There are 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.

Our instructors are all BCU qualified and have been trained in safety as well as how to coach all paddling skills. They will be able to teach you everything you need to know for the BCU star tests and can arrange assessments at the club when you are ready.

Once you have gained the BCU 1 Star or Paddle Power 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 and there should be a mimium of three paddlers. You will also be able to join one of our regular guided trips.

If after gaining an award you want to go for a paddle, just give Dave Rudland a ring and we could get something organised, even on that day.

 Transport

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. Southgate pool is a short walk from Southgate Underground station on the Piccadilly line

 Contact Information

For general information about Edmonton Canoe Group and our activities, please contact Dave Rudland may email or phone 07850 190537

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.

British Canoe Union www.bcu.org.uk