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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 19th September.

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

Look at our club sessions page to find out more.

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

Junior Intro Course

(PaddlePower Start & Passport)

Starting 10 October 2018

This is will be a beginners kayaking course aimed at juniors (under 12). The course will comprise 6 1/2 hour sessions (with 15 min beforehand to get ready) in the warmth of the QMC swimming pool. There will also be a two Saturday morning sessions on the Basingstoke Canal (Odiham).

QMC Swimming Pool Sessions - Autumn 2018

The last Wednesday Evening canal session will be on 12th September. From 19th September we will be at the QMC Sports Centre Pool between 7pm and 9pm.

PaddlePower Discover / 2 Star

Starting 17th October 2018

This course course is aimed at those who have completed the PaddlePower Passport or 1 Star and who wish to complete their PaddlePower Discover (levels 6 to 9). The course will comprise three sessions in the Queen Mary's College Swimming Pool and three outdoor sessions on the Basingstoke canal at our Colt Hill Clubhouse, Odiham. Upon request we can also ensure that the course meets current 2 Star requirements and testing for 2 Star can be organised separately.