Chelmsford Canoe Club

Working Party
2024-06-29 | Clubhouse

Bungay Camping Weekend - 28th - 30th June
2024-06-28 - 2024-06-30 | Bungay, NR35 1HG
Tour information to follow

Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
2024-06-23
A one day course for club members that will include a lot of time on or in the water.
Details and sign up form Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course 2024

Leighton Buzzard Hasler
2024-06-16 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Leighton Buzzard Canoe Club

National Sprint Regatta
2024-06-08 08:00 - 2024-06-09 17:00, 2024-04-13 08:00 - 2024-04-14 17:00 | Nottingham

Bishop Stortford Hasler
2024-06-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Bishops Stortford Canoe Club

Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
2024-05-26 09:00 - 16:00 | Chelmsford Canoe Club, Kings Head Meadow, Empire Walk, Chelmsford

Norwich Hasler
2024-05-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Nottingham – Holme Pierre Pont

Limehouse Basin Tour - Saturday 18th May
2024-05-18 | Limehouse Basin, Narrow Street, E14 8BB

Chelmsford Sprint Regatta - TBC
2024-05-05 09:30 - 15:30 | Clubhouse

Bedford Hasler
2024-04-28 08:00 - 17:00

Blackwater Tour - Sunday 14th April
2024-04-14 10:00 - 15:30 | Kelvedon, CO5 9BE
Welcome to the 2024 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 newly qualified discovery paddlers 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) (ie £5 non BC insurance/fee).
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. Trailer is not available this year so need to arrange boat transport.
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 and to book please contact John on 07745 067230, WattsApp or at jbday@hotmail.com.
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 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 discovery standard or equivalent. They should also bring with them their usual safety kit.
Any paddler who wishes to complete their 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.

Heybridge to Papermill Tour - Saturday 6th April
2024-04-06 09:00 - 15:00 | Heybridge Basin, CM9 4RW
The tour starts at Heybridge basin and follows the river Chelmer upstream to Papermill Lock where we can refuel before paddling back down river to Heybridge. The tour length is approximately 7 miles each way with 4 locks, but participants have the option of stopping at papermill and organising car shuttles. The paddle upstream usually takes around 2 ½ hours allowing time for portages. 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 Daisy Meadow car park CM9 4RW at 09.00 to be on the water for 09:30. Car park charges are £5.00 for 24 hours. Please note that a separate canoe license is required to paddle on this stretch of the river which can be purchased online from essexwaterways.com. Prices are £6 for a one day license or £41 for an annual license.
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.

Organiser: Tracy Turner. Email: tturner2204@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 am able to swim 50 metres in clothing.

Cambridge Hasler
2024-03-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Cambridge Canoe Club

Brightlingsea Tour 23rd March 2024
2024-03-23 09:30 - 13:30 | Brightlingsea Harbour, CO7 0AP
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 Harbor 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 British Canoe 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.

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.

EGM - if necessary
2024-03-21 20:30 - 21:30 | Clubhouse

EGM
2024-03-19 20:00 - 21:30 | Clubhouse

Race Section AGM
2024-03-12 20:00 - 21:00 | Clubhouse

AGM
2024-02-27 19:30 - 21:00 | Clubhouse

Touring Section AGM
2024-02-24 12:15 - 13:15 | Clubhouse

Paint Party
2024-02-02 19:00 - 22:30 | Clubhouse

Chelmsford Winter Series Race
2024-01-28 | Clubhouse

Burns Night Celebration - Fully Booked
2024-01-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Clubhouse

Leighton Buzzard Winter Series Race
2024-01-14 | Leighton Buzzard Canoe Club

Chelmsford Championships - Final Race
2023-12-23 09:45 - 12:15 | Chelmsford Canoe Club, Kings Head Meadow, Empire Walk, Chelmsford

Cambridge Winter Series Race
2023-12-03 | Cambridge Canoe Club

Maidstone Winter Series Race
2023-11-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Maidstone Canoe Club

Express Yourself Painting Evening - CANCELLED
2023-11-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Clubhouse

Inflatable Pool Party
2023-11-11 15:40 - 17:00 | Riverside Leisure Centre, Chelmsford
