Start Your Paddling and Racing Journey at Richmond Canoe Club
Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of racing kayaking? Richmond Canoe Club offers Adult Introduction to Racing Courses from April to October. These courses are perfect for complete beginners or those with some prior paddling experience (e.g., white water kayaking).
Each course includes:
- Four water-based sessions
- Two indoor technique sessions on paddle machines
The sessions typically take place on Saturday afternoons, Sunday mornings and Tuesday evenings, though exact timings may vary. The cost of the course is £180.
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Upcoming Course Dates:
Course 3 – Alex SOLD OUT
- Saturday 31st May: 2-4pm (water-based session)
- Sunday 1st June: 2-4pm (water-based session)
- Tuesday 3rd June: 7–8.30pm (land-based session)
- Saturday 7th June: 2–4.30pm (water-based session)
- Tuesday 10th June: 7–8.30pm (land-based session)
- Saturday 14th June: 2–4.30pm (water-based session)
Course 4 – Jason Only 4 places left!
- Saturday 14th June: 2-4pm (water-based session)
- Tuesday 17th June: 7–8.30pm (land-based session)
- Saturday 21st June: 2–4.30pm (water-based session)
- Sunday 22nd June: 9-11am (water-based session)
- Tuesday 24th June: 7–8.30pm (land-based session)
- Saturday 28th June: 2–4.30pm (water-based session)
Course 5 – Adam 6 places left
- Saturday 5th July: 2-4pm (water-based session)
- Sunday 6th July: 9-11am (water-based session)
- Tuesday 8th July: 7.30–9pm (land-based session)
- Saturday 12th July: 2–4.30pm (water-based session)
- Sunday 13th July: 10-12am (water-based session)
- Tuesday 15th July: 7.30–9pm (land-based session)
Course 6 – Neil 8 places left
- Saturday 19th July: 2-4pm (water-based session)
- Sunday 20th July: 2-4pm (water-based session)
- Tuesday 22nd July: 7–8.30pm (land-based session)
- Saturday 26th July: 2–4.30pm (water-based session)
- Sunday 27th July: 2–4.30pm (water-based session)
- Tuesday 29th July: 7–8.30pm (land-based session)
Course 7 – Anna 5 places left
- Saturday 2nd August: 2-4pm (water-based session)
- Sunday 3rd August: 2-4pm (water-based session)
- Tuesday 5th August: 7.30–9pm (land-based session)
- Saturday 9th August: 12–2.30pm (water-based session)
- Tuesday 12th August: 7.30–9pm (land-based session)
- Saturday 16th August: 2–4.30pm (water-based session)
Course 8 – Issy 8 places left
- Saturday 23nd August: 12-2pm (water-based session)
- Sunday 24th August: 12-2pm (water-based session)
- Tuesday 26th August: 7.30–9pm (land-based session)
- Saturday 30th August: 2–4.30pm (water-based session)
- Tuesday 2nd September: 7.30–9pm (land-based session)
- Saturday 6th September: 12–2.30pm (water-based session)
Please note: Booking is on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Want to Visit Before Enrolling?
If you’re unsure whether racing kayaking or Richmond Canoe Club is right for you, why not pay us a visit? Come down to the club and chat with our coaches and current novices to get a feel for what we’re all about. The best time to visit is usually on Saturdays around noon.
You’re welcome to drop by at other times, but we can’t guarantee that a coach will be available to talk to you outside these hours.
Paddling with Richmond Canoe Club isn’t just about racing—it’s about becoming part of a vibrant community and experiencing some of the most rewarding events of your life!