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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 27 June 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 observe socail distancing whilst paddling. 

All BADCC paddling activities except paddling from Colt Hill Clubhouse on the Basingstoke Canal at Odiham are suspended until further notice.

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.

Paddling activities are currently limited due to COVID-19

Access to Local Rivers and Canals

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

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

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