Chelmsford Canoe Club

Hasler Final
2025-10-05 | Worcester Canoe Club

Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course – 28th September 2025
2025-09-28 09:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Chelmsford Canoe Club, Kings Head Meadow, Empire Walk, Chelmsford
The course aims to provide paddlers with the key safety and rescue skills required to operate safely and to be able to deal with common problems in a sheltered water environment.
Location – Chelmsford Canoe Club
Start time 09:00 and Finish time approx 16:30
Group size 4-6 persons
The course is for Chelmsford Canoe Club adult members and the Cost is £25 if a full member of Paddle UK and £30 if not, includes the cost of Paddle UK Fees and the Attendance Certification.
More details and sign up form Click Here

Chelmsford Canoe Club Championship (Tom Head Trophy) 2025 - 1st Race
2025-09-27 10:00 - 12:15 | Chelmsford Canoe Club, Kings Head Meadow, Empire Walk, Chelmsford

Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course - 7th September 2025
2025-09-07 09:00 - 16:30 | Chelmsford Canoe Club, Kings Head Meadow, Empire Walk, Chelmsford

National Sprint Regatta - Inter-clubs
2025-09-06 08:00 - 2025-09-07 17:00 | Nottingham – Holme Pierre Pont

Waldringfield, Saturday 23rd August 2025
2025-08-23 | Walderingfield, IP12 4QL
The tour starts from the Maybush Inn and follows the river Deben upstream to Woodbridge where we can pause before paddling back down river to Waldringfield. The tour length is approximately 3 miles each way, but participants have the option of going beyond Woodbridge a further 1.5-2 miles making the paddle approximately 9-10 miles long. There are no plans to take a trailer so paddlers will need to be self-sufficient and helping other paddlers if you have roof space is appreciated.
Meet at Maybush Inn car park IP12 4QL at 09.30 to be on the water for 10:00 (High tide is at 13:00). Car park charges are £3.00 for 5 hours or £5 all day. We are planning on eating at the pub after the paddle so please indicate when booking your space if you would like to stay for lunch.
For more information and to book your space on the tour, email the organiser with your name, contact telephone number, and emergency contact number. Please let the organiser know if you are able to offer roof rack space for another boat if necessary.
Information, changes and updates about this tour will be posted on the club website and, where possible, on the club noticeboard.
Please note the following:

This tour is considered suitable for paddlers who have completed the BC Explore award
For tour safety, this trip is restricted to 10 paddlers maximum. Regrettably, if you don’t put your name down but turn up on the day and there are already 10 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.

Organiser: Charles Irven. Email: charlesirven@gmail.com
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 cancellingcurtailing 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.

National Marathon Championships
2025-07-26 08:00 - 2025-07-27 17:00 | Norwich

Brightlingsea Tour POSTPONED*
2025-07-21 09:30 - 14:00 | Brightlingsea Harbour, CO7 0AP
*Unfortunately due to the Brightlingsea Regatta this tour has been postponed.
This is a sea paddle, and all paddlers will need to be independent in terms of transport and equipment.
The tour will commence at Brightlingsea harbour at around 09.45 to be on the water for 10.am. Launching is available from either the Hard {the harbour itself} or the hammer head pontoon depending on weather conditions. Parking is available in the Tower Street car park {CO7 0AP}. The cost of parking is around £4 for 4 hours. It is situated at the bottom of Tower Street just behind the Harbour Master’s office. From here there is a short walk to the launch point.
All participants will need to be suitably experienced paddling tidal water and have Paddle UK membership or other similar license for paddling.
The tour will leave Brightlingsea harbour and turn right up the river Colne keeping the seafront in sight on the right. There will be about an hour and half’s paddle to Whitehouse beach where we will break for lunch. From here we can either return to Brightlingsea directly or paddle up Aylesford creek to the tidal mill before returning. Paddlers should bring their own lunch and hot beverage.
Please note this tour is dependant on good weather conditions and therefore may be subject to change at short notice.
For more information and to book your space on the tour, email the organiser with your name, contact telephone number, and emergency contact number. Please let the organiser know if you can offer roof rack space for another boat if necessary.
Information, changes, and updates about this tour will be posted on the club website and, where possible, on the club noticeboard.
Please note the following:

This tour is considered suitable for paddlers who have completed the BC 2 Star or Discovery award and have some prior experience paddling tidal water.
For tour safety, this trip is restricted to 12 paddlers maximum. Regrettably, if you don’t put your name down but turn up on the day and there are already 12 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.

Organiser: Jim Crouch; Email jimboc1963@gmail.com
By signing up to this tour, the paddler accepts the following consent conditions:

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 cancellingcurtailing 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 can swim 50 metres in clothing.

National Sprint Regatta
2025-07-12 08:00 - 2025-07-13 17:00, 2025-05-31 08:00 - 2025-06-01 17:00, 2025-04-12 08:00 - 2025-04-13 17:00 | Nottingham – Holme Pierre Pont

Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course - July 2025 - Cancelled/Postponed
2025-07-06 09:00 - 16:30 | Chelmsford Canoe Club, Kings Head Meadow, Empire Walk, Chelmsford
Cancelled/Postponed
The course aims to provide paddlers with the key safety and rescue skills required to operate safely and to be able to deal with common problems in a sheltered water environment.
Location – Chelmsford Canoe Club
Start time 09:00 and Finish time approx 16:30
Group size 4-6 persons
The course is for Chelmsford Canoe Club adult members and the Cost is £25 if a full member of Paddle UK and £30 if not, includes the cost of Paddle UK Fees and the Attendance Certification.
More details and sign up form Click Here

Fun Day
2025-07-05 | Clubhouse

Bishop Stortford Hasler
2025-06-29 | Bishops Stortford Canoe Club

Chelmsford Canoe Club Mid Summer Ball
2025-06-21 19:00 | Melbourne Athletic Stadium

Leighton Buzzard Hasler
2025-06-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Leighton Buzzard Canoe Club

Working Party
2025-06-14 | Clubhouse

Heybridge - Chelmsford Paddle
2025-06-07 | Chelmer & Blackwater

Maylandsea to Maldon Tour 24 May 2025
2025-05-24 09:00 - 13:30 | Blackwater Marina, CM3 6AP
This is an estuary paddle on tidal water, and all paddlers will need to be independent in terms of transport and equipment.
The tour will commence at the Blackwater Marina at Maylandsea. Meet around 09.00 to be on the water for 09:30am. Parking is available at the Blackwater Quay Bar CM3 6AP and the plan is to stop for lunch after the paddle.
All participants will need to be suitably experienced paddling tidal water and have British Canoe membership or other similar license for paddling.
The tour will leave Maylandsea, paddling up the creek to join the river Blackwater where we will turn right and either paddle towards Maldon or around Osea Island depending on river and weather conditions. Paddlers should bring their own snacks and drinks sufficient for a 3-4 hr paddle.
Please note this tour is dependant on good weather conditions and therefore may be subject to change at short notice.
For more information and to book your space on the tour, email the organiser with your name, contact telephone number, and emergency contact number. Please let the organiser know if you can offer roof rack space for another boat if necessary.
Information, changes, and updates about this tour will be posted on the club website and, where possible, on the club noticeboard.
Please note the following:

This tour is considered suitable for paddlers who have completed the BC 2 Star or Discovery award, and have some prior experience paddling tidal water.
For tour safety, this trip is restricted to 12 paddlers maximum. Regrettably, if you don’t put your name down but turn up on the day and there are already 12 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.

Organiser: Liz Morgan; Phone: 07960 943773 Email verysweatybetty@btinternet.com
By signing up to this tour, the paddler accepts the following consent conditions:

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 cancellingcurtailing 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 can swim 50 metres in clothing.

Norwich Hasler
2025-05-18 | Norwich

Chelmsford Sprint Race - TBC
2025-05-11 | Chelmsford Canoe Club, Kings Head Meadow, Empire Walk, Chelmsford

Adult Come & Try It - by invitation only
2025-04-27 | Chelmsford Canoe Club, Kings Head Meadow, Empire Walk, Chelmsford

Bedford Hasler Race
2025-04-27 | Viking Kayak club

Cambridge Fens Paddle on 12th April 2025
2025-04-12 | Milton, CB24 6AY
There are no plans to take a trailer so paddlers will need to be self-sufficient, transporting boats and equipment. All participants must be suitably experienced and have Paddle UK membership or similar licence for paddling on the River Cam.
Meet at the car park opposite The Bridge entrance before 09.30, on the water by 10.00. Only one portage at Bottisham Lock, the plan is to paddle from Waterbeach to Upware, Ely. Stopping for refreshment at Five Miles from Anywhere No Hurry Inn, before returning.
No facilities available at the meeting point. If required Tesco Superstore, Cambridge Road, Milton, CB24 6AY just off a roundabout on the A14.
For more information and book your space on the tour, email the organiser with your name, contact telephone number and an emergency contact number.
Any cancellations require at least 24 hours notice.
Please advise if you are able to offer roof space for another boat if necessary.
Please note the following:

This tour is considered suitable for paddlers who have completed their Discovery award and have some prior experience.
Paddlers should bring their National Governing Body membership card or River Cam licence.
Suitable clothing for the conditions, additional clothing in dry bag and safety kit.
For tour safety, this trip is restricted to 16 paddlers..

Organiser: Mary Walkinton. Email: m3w190@gmail.com or Tel 07901 565034
By signing up to this tour, the paddler accepts the following consent conditions:

I understand that the qualified coach leading the tour will make dynamic risk assessment during the tour and agree to abide by any decisions they make, including cancelling/curtailing the tour if they decide the risk s compromise the safety of the Touring members.
Under 16’s must be under the supervision of an adult coach or parent/ guardian whilst on the tour.
For tours not on the Chelmer & 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 ay 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.

Blackwater, Sunday 30th March 2025
2025-03-30 | Kelvedon, CO5 9BE
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 ChangesUpdates about this Tour will be posted on the Club Website andor 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 cancellingcurtailing 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.

Cambridge Hasler Race
2025-03-30 | Cambridge Canoe Club

Broxbourne Tour, River Lea, Saturday 15 March 2025
2025-03-15 09:30 - 14:00 | Broxbourne, EN10 7AX
The tour starts from the Old Mill Retreat Cafe and follows the River Lea / navigation either downstream towards Waltham Cross or upstream towards Dobbs Weir. The tour length is approximately 3 miles each way with two locks, but participants have the option of going further on the day depending on weather and ability.
There are no plans to take a trailer so paddlers will need to be self-sufficient and helping other paddlers if you have roof space is appreciated.
Meet at the Old Mill Retreat Café car park EN10 7AX at 09.30 to be on the water for 10:00am. Car park charges are £5.00 for 4 hours or £6 all day. The Café will be open from 08:30 – 16:30 so a great place to grab some lunch after the paddle.
For more information and to book your space on the tour, email the organiser with your name, contact telephone number, and emergency contact number. Please let the organiser know if you are able to offer roof rack space for another boat if necessary.
Information, changes and updates about this tour will be posted on the club website and, where possible, on the club noticeboard.
Please note the following:

This tour is considered suitable for paddlers who have completed the BC Explore 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 cancellingcurtailing 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.

Race Section AGM
2025-03-11 19:30 - 19:45 | Clubhouse

Annual Meeting
2025-02-25 20:00 - 21:00 | Clubhouse

Race Section AGM - Correction - is really on 11th MARCH
2025-02-11 19:30 - 19:45
