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Blackwater, Sunday 30th March 2025

Welcome to the 2025 Blackwater tour from Kelvedon CO5 9BE, down the river Blackwater to Langford CM9 6QA with a lunch stop at Blue Mills. The canoe club has been allocated 10 places (of 50) this year. Priority will be given to those who have recently completed the Discovery award who have not done the Blackwater tour before.
Tour fees are £9.00/£7.00 (adult/child) or £4.00/£2.00 for BCU members (bring card).
Boats need to be dropped at the start by 10.00 to allow time for the car shuffle (starting 10.10) to Langford (approx 45 mins) for an 11.00 start. Finish will be about 15.30.
Note space at the Langford village hall car park is limited so paddlers will need to be self-sufficient. I am not planning to take the trailer.
For more information, contact the tour organiser.
Information Changes\Updates about this Tour will be posted on the Club Website and\or Facebook Page, and also on the Club Noticeboard.
Please note the following:
- This tour is considered suitable for paddlers who have completed the BC Discovery award
- For tour safety, this trip is restricted to 16 paddlers maximum. Regrettably, if you don’t put your name down but turn up on the day and there are already 16 paddlers, we will have to turn you away. If the tour is oversubscribed, please contact the tour leader 24 hours before the tour, as there are sometimes cancellations.
- Paddlers should bring their National Governing Body membership card and be of at least Explore standard or equivalent. They should also bring with them their usual safety kit.
By signing up to this tour, the paddler accepts the following consent conditions:
- I understand that the leaders of the tour will make dynamic risk assessments during the tour and agree to abide by any decisions they make, including cancelling\curtailing the tour if they decide the risks compromise the safety of the Touring members.
- Under 16s must be under the supervision of an adult coach or parent/guardian whilst on the tour.
- For tours not on the Chelmer and Blackwater Canal, membership of the National Governing Body is required and must be shown to the tour organiser.
- Boats and equipment may be hired by arrangement with the Equipment Officer or the relevant club section.
- Copies of the Club constitution & rules are displayed on the Club noticeboard and can be obtained from the Club secretary (the cost of printing these may be charged).
As part of my membership of CHELMSFORD CANOE CLUB, I understand that canoeing can be a hazardous activity, and is undertaken at my own risk. I confirm that I have read the constitution and the rules of the club, and that any property left at the Club or taken on the tour will be entirely at my own risk. I understand that I may be liable for any damage to Club equipment that is hired to me. I also confirm that I am able to swim 50 metres in clothing.