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). Although our sessions are still a little limited by COVID-19 restrictions, we are now back to running both our Wednesday Club Nights and our Saturday Morning Paddles. We hope to re-start our Friday Kids Paddles later this year.

Look at our club sessions page to find out more.

COVID-19

BADCC is operating in accordance with BC guidance

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.

Risk Assessment - For a copy of the Club's Risk Assessment, which has been updated to reflect the current COVID-19 protocols, please click here

Outdoor Paddling Sessions

BADCC interpretation of British Canoeing and Government guidance is that recreational paddling is currently allowed under the the following circumstances

in groups of up to six people
with the people you live with (your household) + one other household
club organised activities lead by a club Coach, Instructor or Paddle Leader (includes our Club Nights and Saturday morning paddles)

Colt Hill Saturdays

Saturday Canal Sessions - 9:30am - 12:30pm

There are paddling sessions for Club Members at Colt Hill on many Saturday mornings (depending on availability of Club Coaches and Volunteers.) These sessions can include led paddles and coaching and the possibility of individual tuition. The Boat Store will be open for loan of Club kit between 09:30 and 10:00 (bringing kit back between 12:00 and 12:30)

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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