Chelmsford Canoe Club

Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
2023-05-28 09:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Chelmsford Canoe Club, Kings Head Meadow, Empire Walk, Chelmsford
A one day course for club members that will include a lot of time on or in the water. Start time: 09.00 and Finish time: 16.00
Group size 4-8 persons
Cost is £25 for British Canoeing members and £30 if not and includes the cost of British Canoeing Attendance Certification.
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Limehouse Basin Loop, Sunday 21st May 2023
2023-05-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Limehouse Basin, Narrow Street, E14 8BB
The tour starts from The Limehouse Basin in London’s Docklands. A limited number of free on-street parking bays can be found on Northey Street (E14 8BT) or Narrow Street (E14 8BB). Put-in is at the rear of the Limehouse Basin, about 300m from the parking. We paddle north-east on the Limehouse Cut which turns north into the River Lea Navigation, before cutting West along the Hertford Union Canal onto Regents Canal and following that back into Limehouse Basin. It’s a 10km loop and, time permitting, we will also add a 3km detour around the West Ham Stadium, with views of the Olympic Park and the ArcelorMittal Orbit. I will book a local restaurant for those wanting lunch before heading off!
There are no plans to take a trailer so paddlers will need to be self-sufficient, with their own vehicle, boat, equipment, etc. Ideally, given the scarcity of parking, paddlers should double up where practical to use as few cars as possible. Paddlers should also note that Limehouse Basin falls within the ULEZ zone, so they will need either a ULEZ-compliant vehicle or ensure they pay the toll.
Everyone should be ready to meet at the entrance to the Limehouse Basin at 9.00am allowing time to unload boats in order to be on the water by 9.30am.
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 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 end of the tour and I will see if we can book enough tables.
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 recently completed the BC Explore award, but paddlers should be aware that there are a number of locks which will entail lifting and carrying boats some distance, so a degree of fitness is required.
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: Charles Irven. Email: charlesirven@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.

Norwich Hasler
2023-05-21

National Marathon Short Course Championships
2023-05-07 08:00 - 17:00

Bedford Hasler
2023-04-30 08:00 - 17:00

Blackwater Tour 16th April 2023
2023-04-16 | Kelvedon, CO5 9BE
Welcome to the 2023 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 2* 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) with a Minibus back 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 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 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.

National Sprint Regatta
2023-04-15 08:00 - 2023-04-16 17:00 | Nottingham

Chelmsford Sprint Regatta
2023-03-26 | Clubhouse

Allington Lock to East Farleigh - Saturday 25th March 2023
2023-03-25 09:30 - 13:00 | Allington Lock, ME16 0LU
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. (Let me know).
Paddlers need to be fully self-sufficient.
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 £5.00 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 organizer with your name, contact telephone number and emergency contact number.
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 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.

Race Section AGM
2023-02-28 20:00 - 21:00 | Clubhouse

Touring Group AGM
2023-02-25 11:15 - 12:00 | Clubhouse

AGM
2023-02-21 19:30 - 21:00

Cambridge Hasler
2023-02-12 | Cambridge Canoe Club

Leighton Buzzard - Winter Series Race - New Date
2023-02-05

Leighton Buzzard - Winter Series Race - Postponed until 5th Feb
2023-01-29

Race Section AGM - now 28th Feb
2023-01-28 20:00 | Clubhouse

Chelmsford Winter Series race - new date
2023-01-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Clubhouse

Tom Head Championship Race (Last)
2023-01-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Clubhouse
Only open to club members.

Chelmsford - Winter Series Race Postponed until 22nd January
2023-01-15

Frank Luzmore Memorial Race -cancelled
2023-01-08

Christmas K2 race
2022-12-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Clubhouse

Tom Head Championship Race (Fourth & Last) Postponed to 21st January
2022-12-17 09:45 - 12:00 | Clubhouse
Only open to Chelmsford Canoe Club Members.

Cambridge - Winter Series Race (Confirmed)
2022-12-04

Mystery Movie and Wine & Cheese Night
2022-11-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Clubhouse

CANCELLED Cheshunt HYMB - Winter Series Race CANCELLED
2022-11-20

Inflatable Party
2022-11-19 15:40 - 17:00

Tom Head Championship Race (Third)
2022-11-19 09:45 - 12:00
Only Open to Chelmsford Canoe Club Members

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

First Aid Course - day 2
2022-10-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Clubhouse

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