So where do you go in August to kayak brilliant consistent Grade 3 water (its dam released), in the sun, avoid car shuttles, while being surrounded by beautiful green forests? Answer – take up Dave Hill’s invitation to the National White Water Centre on the River Tryweryn near Bala. Having Read more
The club will be organising a beginner’s course for adults in June 2016. The course will consist of four 2-hour sessions on Bristol docks, on Thursday evenings from 6pm. This will cost £60. This course will begin on 9th June. If you are interested, please email our enquires address; see Read more
The club will be organising a beginner’s course for adults in May/June 2014. The course will consist of four 2-hour sessions on Bristol docks, on Thursday evenings from 6pm. This will (probably) cost £60. This course is expected to begin around the middle of May. If you are interested, please Read more
Very many congratulations to Tris Turner & Keith Saunders who came 9th in the Liffey Descent, and to and ex-member Tim Pearce and his brother who came 7th. Mike Millington also paddled a canadian canoe with his mate from up north, and they came 24th in Canadians. The full results Read more
Many congratulations to James Putterill and Simon Pearson who qualified as Grade 3 referees last weekend. Adrian, Dan, and RJ also passed their grade 3 theory, so will hopefully gain their full qualification soon also.
Stop press! Bristol Canoe Club’s top polo team – the Penguins – has been promoted from National Div 4 to National Div 3, after winning the playoffs at the weekend. [ Apologies, we previously (incorrectly) stated promotion from Div 3 to Div 2. ] Many congratulations to the team. 🙂
Please note – this course is now full. The club will be organising a beginner’s course for adults in May/June 2014. The course will consist of four 2-hour sessions on Bristol docks, on Thursday evenings from 6pm. This will (probably) cost £60. This course is expected to begin on Thursday Read more
At the 2013 AGM, various trophies were awarded, as follows: White-water ‘River God’: Lisa Fitzsimons, for not swimming during the trip to California. Most improved white-water: Not awarded (its been a bad yea!) Marathon award: Danielle Clarke Most ‘Most Valuable Player’: Zach Gillett, for being able to shoot Phil Longrigg Read more
The Bristol Canoe Club AGM 2012 was held last month. The new committee for 2012-2013 is: Chairman: Nick Wainwright Treasurer: Conor O’Neill Secretary: Richard Puttock Membership: Conor O’Neill Other committee members: Stewart Anderton, Michaela Peters, Richard Russell-Johnson, Lisa Gunton, Lee Taylor, Pete Knight, Steve Bennett, Jon Kerswell, Robin Wilson, Richard Read more
Stop Press! The Bristol Pussycats polo team has beaten the Bristol Pitbulls team at the Div 2 SW polo tournament at Cheltenham today. Congratulations!