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Coaches Jane Wyndham Smith and Ian Bowdtich, from Thames Paddle-boarding, ran two ‘moving water skills development’ sessions.  Each session focused on how to read the water around weirs and practice effective paddling techniques on moving water. The first session saw five club members attend on Monday 7 July. The second session saw eight members attend on Monday 21 July. For most people it was the first opportunity to experience the power and fast flowing water around … Read more

All Party on the pier is Sunday, 27 July 2025, with an official start time of 11.00 am and runs until about 17.00 We are looking for volunteers to man the stall and promote the club. The plan is to keep it simple: Our Aim REQUEST; Kind Regards All

On Tuesday 3rd June some of our paddlers provided support for Neil, who paddled from Oxford to Westminster fund-raising for Medical Aid for Palestinians. Belinda met him with warm drinks and cake before he got to Chiswick Pier. Where he picked up a couple of our paddlers who accompanied him into central London, for the final part of his journey. On route Michelle, another member of the club, provided encouragement from imperial Wharf and took … Read more

A fantastic opportunity to train on moving water near Marlow and learn about weirs.  Coaches Jane Wyndham Smith and Ian Bowdtich are running this ‘moving water skills development’ evening, where you will learn how to read the water around weirs and practice safe, effective paddling techniques on moving water.  Note we will only train on the weir if the conditions are suitable on the day. This is a great evening, which has already been tried and tested … Read more

Last weekend four of our members joined Wight Expeditions at Dartmouth to progress our sea kayaking skills. Journeying, leadership, group management, surfing and incident management skills were covered over three days of spectacular sea kayaking. Amazingly close encounters with friendly seals and even closer encounters with rocks, gulleys and caves. The most stunning sea kayaking experience. Thanks to Rhys at Wight Expeditions for the best of the photos! And Pirates! The Brixham Pirate festival meant … Read more

Friday 25 April 2025 saw the first Chiswick Pier Canoe Club Thames Boat Trip, leaving from the Pier to Tower Bridge, return. We were joined by members of Putney Canoe Club, Kayakers from the swim safety organisation, coaches we have a close relationship with from previous training sessions and importantly family and friends. It was an excellent opportunity to meet others who share our stretch of the river and catch up in a relaxed environment. … Read more

Chiswick Pier Canoe Club has teamed up with classic Thames riverboat “Golden Salamander” to run a river trip for the club, families and friends. Departing from Chiswick Pier, the Golden Salamander will take us on a return voyage along the River Thames, providing a rare view of the riversides between Chiswick Pier and The Tower of London. The cruise leaves Chiswick Pier at 19.00 prompt, returning at approximately 23.00. Sunset is 20.14 on 25th April … Read more

Last weekend three of our paddlers joined Wight Expeditions, on the Isle of Wight, to continue progressing our Sea Kayaking skills. Saturday began in Freshwater Bay with some much needed launching and landing practice from the beach. This is something we rarely get to practice as our home paddling is done along the Thames, so there was a lot of swimming. The group then moved on to boat skills and surf practice, with a few … Read more

A Half day introduction to White Water with the Coach Mike Shaw, for only £25. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity. Have you wondered how to try White Water Kayaking, but been intimidated by committing to a trip, high cost or a full weekend? This introduction is for you! Location: Surrey Docks Watersports and Fitness Centre, Rope Street This is open to all! Part of the London Kayak School “white water development program”. April 6th there … Read more