Of course not everyone who enjoys paddling wants to Race, Surf, or play in the rapids. Many members of the club just want to have a fun paddle somewhere to meet with other paddlers, enjoy the scenery and wildlife on the water and take some enjoyable exercise. On club nights members can paddle up or down the Gloucester Sharpness canal from the clubhouse and visit a local hostelry or just enjoy the scenery. During the summer months the club also organises regular Tuesday evening ‘off site’ paddles on nearby local rivers or from different sections of the canal. A few members also own open canoes or are now looking for a different challenge and exploring the calm rivers on stand up paddle boards.
Throughout the year, daytime touring paddles at the weekend are organised on our local rivers; the Severn, Avon or Wye. These enable touring paddlers to do longer trips to improve their skills and widen their experience on suitable stretches of water. This can also include a gentle introduction to paddling on moving water or the opportunity improve their general paddling abilities under supervision.
Our weekend trips away are also well attended. For the past 10 years or more, we have run a weekend paddling and camping trip to the Gower in south Wales, providing an opportunity to experience taking to the sea for touring paddles or to enjoy the fun of kayak surfing. We also organise a weekend of paddling and camping in North Wales which includes sea paddles, lake paddles and even the opportunity to enjoy the local welsh canals. From time to time other weekend visits are organised to enjoy sea paddling in Dorset, Wales and other venues.
As well as introductory training the club owns a selection of suitable touring boats and equipment for you to use so even if you are a complete beginner with an interest in paddling please do get in contact.