Tour starts from the car park at Bures recreation ground, paddling up the river Stour towards Sudbury. The total distance is dependent upon how far the group wish to paddle on the day but is  typically around 8 miles. There are a few portages on this trip. There is a very handy pub on the road into Bures which we plan to book  a table after the paddle so please let me know if you want to stay for lunch when booking your slot.

Paddlers need to be self sufficient as we will not be taking a trailer.

We meet at the recreation ground car park CO8 5BX at 9:30 to be on the water at 10:00, please allow enough time to unload and get ready. There was no charge to use the car park the last time we did this paddle. There is a reasonable walk from the car park to the river so bring a trolley if you prefer to use this to transport your boat.

For more information and to book your space on the tour, email the organizer with your name, contact telephone number, emergency contact number, and state whether you will be taking your own boat or wish to borrow one from the club.

Please note the following:

1. This tour is considered suitable for paddlers who have recently completed the BC Explore award.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Organiser: Tracy Turner, email: tturner2204@gmail.com

By signing up to this tour, the paddler accepts the following consent conditions:

1. I understand that the qualified coaches leading 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.
2. Under 16s must be under the supervision of an adult coach or parent/guardian whilst on the tour.
3. A boat sticker is included in the membership fee & additional Stickers can be purchased for use by club members. The sticker provided entitles you to free navigation of the Chelmer and Blackwater Canal (Failure to display may result in the Canal Company charging the individual additional fees). 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.
4. Boats and equipment may be hired by arrangement with the Equipment Officer or the relevant club section.
5. 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.