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Thames Boat Trip, MV Golden Salamander

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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

Isle of Wight Sea Kayak Skills

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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

Introducing White Water

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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

Winter Sea Kayak Skills

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It takes a little motivation to get back out onto the Sea in January and February to practice wet skills, but thats exactly what a couple of CPCC Paddlers have been doing. We joined Wight Expeditions and a member of the Putney Club, to work on navigation, rescues and recoveries, beach landings and launches, surf and generally inproving confidence and skills in more challenging conditions. There was a run around Old Harry where wind speeds … Read more

Winter White Water

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A couple of our paddlers recently joined Glenn Jarman at We Love White Water for some refresher training and an introduction to White Water paddling. This trip went to the River Dee in North Wales. The pictures are from the location known as Serpents Tail. Additional trips are scheduled for; 7 March 2025 – 9 March 2025 | Devon16 May 2025 – 18 May 2025 | North Wales29 August 2025 – 31 August 2025 | … Read more