Membership

We offer paddling opportunities throughout the entire year, with our membership period running from 1 June to 31 May.

Every membership includes a joining fee and provides access to all necessary equipment, including a kayak, sea kayak or canoe (as appropriate), paddle, spray deck, buoyancy aid and waterproof cagoule. Members also have access to shower and toilet facilities at Chiswick Pier.

We offer two types of membership:

Unlimited Sunday Paddle Membership
Enjoy access to coached Sunday paddles, special trips and night paddles all year round. Pool sessions and additional trips or training may be attended for an extra charge if desired.

Pay As You Go Membership
This option includes all the same benefits, but you only pay for the sessions you attend.

Email enquiries@chiswickcanoeclub.co.uk to become a member.

Membership RatesAdultConcession*
Unlimited Sunday Paddle Membership£120£80
Pay As You Go Membership Fee£40£30
Paddle Session Charge (Pay As You Go)£10£7.50
Pool Session – Members Only£12N/A
Independent Paddles – Boat & Kit Hire away from the Thames£15Per Week (1-7 days)
Independent Paddles – Kit Hire Only (no boat) away from the Thames£10Per Week (1-7 days)
* Concession rates are available to those who are, under 18 years, students in full-time education, unemployed, or over the age of 65.

Membership from 31 November will be charged at 50% of the normal fee.

Independent Paddlers

Members who have achieved the necessary skills and training can apply to become CPCC Independent Paddlers. This status allows them to hire and use club equipment to paddle without a coach, provided they go in groups of at least two people. Below is a summary of the key requirements

  • Hold a Paddle UK Paddle Explore or Two Star qualification
  • (Our lead coach may accept equivalent qualifications.)
  • Have completed a Foundation Rescue and Safety Training (FRST) course
  • or the new Paddlesport Leader training.
  • Have completed a Thames Specific Knowledge (TSK) course with CPCC
  • or an approved equivalent, and have demonstrated practical experience applying that knowledge.
  • Hold Paddle UK membership for insurance purposes.

Approval for new independent paddlers will be agreed by the committee with referral to the coaching team.

Club Documents

Members are asked to review the club risk assessment, code of conduct and safeguarding policy that cover club activities in the pool and on the river.

Further details are available on our club documents page or email enquiries@chiswickcanoeclub.co.uk