Paddling sessions and where we meet

The club has two "homes". These are our Club House at Colt Hill which is on the Basingstoke Canal near Odiham and the QMC Sports Centre Swimming Pool, Basingstoke.

Our main Club night is Wednesday evening and is either at Colt Hill (summer) or QMC (winter). We will be re-starting our Wednesday QMC Pool sessions on 18th September.

Thoughout the year, when there are no other Club activities organised, we also paddle at Colt Hill on Saturday mornings.

Look at our club sessions page to find out more.

All paddling activities are currently suspended due to COVID-19

COVID-19

This document sets out Basingstoke and Deane Canoe Club’s approach to paddling and other Club activities during the COVID-19 pandemic as at 30 March 2020.

Guiding Principles

Safety – at all times the health and safety of members and other paddlers is of paramount importance.

Hardship – the Club recognises that some paddlers will be experiencing financial hardship and will work to minimises its impact on their ability to paddle.

Guidance – the Club will follow guidance issued by HM Government and by our national governing body, British Canoeing. The Club notes that this guidance is changing rapidly so this document is liable to change.

Outdoor Paddling Sessions

Current British Canoeing and HM Government guidance is to limit exercise to one activity per day close to home and to cease all paddlesport.

All BADCC paddling activities are therefore suspended until further notice.

Want to give it a try or just get in touch?

BADCC is known locally as a social canoe club where all are welcome to learn, develop and experience open canoe and kayaking to whatever level you want. We take part in a wide range of paddling sports and have a great group of British Canoeing qualified coaches.

If you feel like giving this sport a try with us, please get in touch, by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to see what we can do for you! Someone will usually reply quickly to let you know where and when will be best for you. For a copy of the membership form Click Here

QMC Swimming Pool Sessions - Spring 2020

REMAINING SESSIONS CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19

Our swimming pool sessions are at the QMC Sports Centre Pool between 7.15pm and 9.15pm every Wednesday from 8th January until 25th March

The BADCC pool phone number is 07874831362. Members can call this number (between 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm on Wednesday evenings only) to check availability of sessions, and book places.

The Spring 2020 pool programme, with additional information, is available here.

Access to Local Rivers and Canals

BRITISH CANOEING ADVISES AGAINST ALL PADDLESPORT DUE TO COVID-19

A brief reminder that a licence is required for most local rivers and canals: this includes the Basingstoke Canal. See requirements below for local waterways

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