Chelmsford Canoe Club

Bishops Stortford - Winter Series Race (Confirmed)
2022-11-06

First Aid Course - day 2
2022-10-30 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Clubhouse

First Aid Course
2022-10-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Clubhouse

Tom Head Championship Race (Second)
2022-10-22 09:45 - 12:00 | Clubhouse
Only open to Chelmsford Canoe Club members

Chelmsford Hasler
2022-10-16
For more details, timings etc see https://entries.gbcanoemarathon.co.uk/entries/233?fbclid=IwAR0CSg2FIGqHDI7eQ9sreC9nK_j-qiStGnGoUf9OMURhoiCvoZK75YLD9eo

Race Presentation Evening
2022-10-08 19:30 - 21:00 | Clubhouse

Hasler Final
2022-09-25

Tom Head Championship Race (First)
2022-09-17 09:45 - 12:00 | Clubhouse

Bishops Stortford - Summer Sprints (Provisional)
2022-09-11

National Sprint Regatta - Nottingham - MacGregor Paddle
2022-09-03 - 2022-09-04

Marathon National Championships - Worcester
2022-08-27 - 2022-08-31

Mersey Island Charity Kayak Race
2022-08-27 | CO5 8TN, Coopers Beach Caravan Park, West Mersey, Essex, CO5 8TN
The RNLI Mersey Island branch is organising a charity fund raising paddle around Mersey Island on Saturday 27th August. Paddlers need to be self-sufficient. You should have ideally previously experienced paddling on tidal water, be confident to paddle 12 miles and proficient in rescuing.
]We are launching from Coopers Beach Caravan Park in East Mersey, CO5 8TN and will be paddling clockwise around the Island. Meet at Clubhouse beach at 10.00am and we will be setting off as soon as the tide is high enough. High tide is at 1.29pm so bear in mind this is an all day paddle. Please bring lunch with you, as there is nowhere to buy food at the lunch stop.
There is limited parking on site, so where possible please double up with someone else to keep the number of cars to a minimum.
As this is a charity fundraising paddle, we are asking for all participants to ideally obtain some sponsorship for this event. Alternatively, we will ask for a minimum of £20 donation for each person taking part, which will be collected on the day.
For more information and to book your space on the tour, email the organiser with your name, contact telephone number, emergency contact number, and please state whether you are bringing a car.
Information, changes and 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 NOT considered suitable for paddlers who have recently completed the BC Discovery award. You should have ideally previously experienced paddling on tidal water, be confident to paddle 12 miles and proficient in rescuing.
Paddlers should bring their National Governing Body membership card and their usual safety kit.

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.
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.
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.

Foundation Safety and Rescue Training (FSRT)
2022-07-17 09:00 - 18:00 | Chelmsford Canoe Club, Kings Head Meadow, Empire Walk, Chelmsford
A course at the club for club members, Sunday July 17th
A one day course that will include at least 8 hours’ teaching time, a lot of it on or in the water. Start time: 09.00 and Finish time: 18.00
Group size 4-6 persons
Cost is £25 for British Canoeing members and £30 for others and includes the cost of British Canoeing Attendance Certification.
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Working Party
2022-07-16 13:00 - 15:30 | Chelmsford Canoe Club, Kings Head Meadow, Empire Walk, Chelmsford
The main event will start after the morning’s sessions but there will be a list available of jobs to be done for non-paddlers or those keen to start early.

Henny Swan
2022-07-13 09:30 - 13:30 | Henny Swan, CO10 7LS
Meet at the Henny Swan car park at 9:30am. Car park is free if you use the establishment after the paddle. There are no plans to take a trailer and paddlers will need to be self-sufficient with their own equipment.
The tour will commence at 10am so please ensure you arrive with sufficient time to unload your boat and gear. We will have lunch in the Henny Swan after the paddle.
For more information and to book your place contact John Day 07745 067230 or Helen at helgre@live.co.uk
Information / updates about this tour will be posted on the club website and/or facebook and the club noticeboard.
Please note the following:

This tour is considered suitable for paddlers who have recently 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 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.
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.
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.

Bishops Stortford Hasler
2022-07-10

Fun Day
2022-07-09 10:30 - 14:30
Fun event for Juniors and Adults.

National Sprint Regatta - Nottingham
2022-07-02 - 2022-07-03, 2022-06-03 - 2022-06-04, 2022-04-09 - 2022-04-10

Leighton Buzzard Hasler
2022-06-19

Heybridge to Club
2022-06-11
Paddle in groups back to the club
3 pm Club BBQ
REMEMBER: LEAVE DRY KIT TO CHANGE INTO AT THE CLUB
BBQ – Order your food and Pay for it (see Alex Stratford)
Bring a dessert to share
NON PADDLERS – Please support Paddlers by being on the bank along the way to encourage your friends/children along

Cattawade 25th May
2022-05-25 09:30 - 13:30 | Cattawade, CO11 1QW
Cattawade to Dedham via Flatford Tea Rooms
We shall meet at the Cattawade car park where there is free parking for up to 14 cars.
9:30 arrival for 10:00 on the water, to paddle to Dedham and on the return stop at Flatford Mill Tea Rooms. Paddlers will need to be self-sufficient with their equipment.
The tour will commence at 10:00, so please ensure you arrive with sufficient time to unload your boats and gear. For more information contact the tour organisers.
Information changes / updates about this tour will be posted on the club website and / or Facebook page and also on the club noticeboard.
To book your place on this tour, please add your name to the sign up sheet at the club, or contact one of the tour organisers (John Day 07745067230 or Helen Green helgre@live.co.uk)
Please note the following:

This tour is considered suitable for paddlers who have recently 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 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.
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.
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.

Norwich Hasler
2022-05-22

Waldringfield to Melton via Woodbridge
2022-05-14 09:30 - 13:30 | Walderingfield, IP12 4QL
The tour starts from The Maybush Pub Car Park at Waldringfield, paddling upriver with the tide to Melton (4 miles), with a possible stop at Woodbridge on the way back for ice cream or tea (depending on the weather!). Then paddle back downriver with the tide, aiming to be back at Waldringfield by 13.30 where people can either gather in the Maybush PH for food and a drink, or head home.
There are no plans to take a trailer so paddlers will need to be self-sufficient, and should ideally double up where practical to use as few cars as possible.
Everyone should be ready to meet at The Maybush PH car park (pay & display), Waldringfield, IP12 4QL at 9.00am allowing time to unload boats in order to be on the water by 9.30am. High tide is 11.30am.
For more information and to book your space on the tour, email the organiser with your name, contact telephone number, emergency contact number, BC membership number and state whether you will be taking your own boat and if you are able to offer roof rack space to another boat if necessary! Please also indicate if you would like to have lunch at the Maybush and I will see if we can book enough tables.
Information, changes and updates about this tour will be posted on the club website andor Facebook page, and also on the club noticeboard.
Please note the following:
1. This tour is considered suitable for paddlers who have recently completed the BC Explore award, but paddlers should be aware that the river is tidal which, depending on the weather, can introduce more tricky conditions.
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.
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 cancellingcurtailing 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. 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 sec on.
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.

Bedford Hasler
2022-05-01

Working Party
2022-04-30 12:30 - 15:00 | Chelmsford Canoe Club, Kings Head Meadow, Empire Walk, Chelmsford

Blackwater tour
2022-04-24 | Kelvedon, CO5 9BE
Welcome to the 2022 Blackwater tour from Kelvedon, down the river Blackwater to Langford with a lunch stop at Blue Mills. The canoe club has been allocated 10 places (of 50) this year and priority will be given to newly qualified members completing the BC Discovery or equivalent who have not done the Blackwater tour before.
Tour fees are £6.00/£3.00 (adult/child) or £3.50/£2.00 for BC 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) with a Minibus back for an 11.00 start. Finish will be about 15.30.
Please note that space at the Langford village hall car park is limited so paddlers will need to be self-sufficient. We are not planning to take a trailer.
For more information, contact the organiser John Day
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 newly-qualified 2*/Discovery paddlers.
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 appears 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 2* standard or equivalent. They should also bring with them their usual safety kit.
Any paddler who wishes to complete their 2*/Discovery with this away paddle, please check with the tour leader andor their coach prior to putting their name on the list.
Where paddlers are not up to the required standard, Chelmsford Canoe Club rules state that there is a maximum paddler to qualified coach ratio of 8:1. Therefore, for paddlers 1-8, the ‘Coach 1’ slot below must be filled with a qualified coach, and for 9-16 paddlers, the ‘Coach 2’ slot must also be filled.

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.
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.
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.

Canoeing Core Course
2022-04-24

Medway tour
2022-04-02 09:30 - 14:00 | Allington Lock, ME16 0LU
Allington Lock to East Farleigh

Tour starts from the car park at Allington Lock, paddling down the river Medway to East Farleigh and back. The total distance is about 9/10 miles, there are no portages but you can get out to stretch your legs at East Farleigh. There is a very handy pub on the opposite bank at the start/finish point so we can book a table and get some lunch if anyone fancies it. (Please let the organiser know).
Paddlers should be self-sufficient but please indicate whether a club boat is required for paddlers who do not have their own equipment.
We meet at Allington Lock ME16 0LU at 9:30 to be on the water at 10:00, please allow enough time to unload and get ready. It’s an Environment Agency run car park that costs about £4.00 a day, stop at the lock keepers office just before the barrier and pay him by card, he’ll raise the barrier and you can drive a short distance along to parking area. Please make sure you have your BC membership card with you as they have been known to ask to see them in the past. There are toilets at the car park.
For more information and to book your space on the tour, email the organiser with your name, contact telephone number, emergency contact number and state whether you will be taking your own boat or wish to borrow a club boat.
Information, changes and updates 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 recently 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 BC Discovery 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 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.
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.
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.
