From the source to the sea, for beginners and experts, The River Thames offers spectacular kayaking and canoeing opportunities for everyone.
Regardless of your abilities, Chiswick Pier Canoe Club can welcome you onto the water and guide you to some fantastic paddling opportunities and trips along the river.
We begin with a fun session in the pool, to get you used to the equiptment in a controlled, clean and warm environment, prior to progressing onto either a taster session or directly on to a Sunday paddle for experienced kayakers and canoeists.
A two day taster session is the preferred route when starting kayaking or canoeing as a beginner. It gives an opportunity to learn the basic skills in a fun, controlled environment with a group of other new kayakers.
Our dates for 2026 taster sessions are;
Day 1 Skills 06/06/26
Day 2 Trip 13/06/26
Day 1 Skills 04/07/26
Day 2 Trip 11/07/26
Day 1 Skills 01/08/26
Day 2 Trip 02/08/26
Day 1 Skills 12/09/26
Day 2 Trip 13/09/26
Pool sessions are run every Wednesday evening. You can book a pool session by contacting;
mailto:pool@chiswickcanoeclub.co.uk
Please contact our enquiry email with any questions or to book a taster session;
mailto:enquiries@chiswickcanoeclub.co.uk
