What started out a grey Sunday, with a few paddlers lost to the lurgy, turned into a delightful paddle down the Exe. Many thanks to Lewis who expertly led the team as pairs of experienced and beginner paddlers made their way down weirs and the other fun features the Exe Read more
Many thanks to Thomas Harvey for organising a Grade trip to the River Barle on Exmoor. Our trip included 2 beginners, so we decided to run the lower Tavy from Dulverton down to the Anchor Inn at Exebridge. Levels were a little higher than expected and we were forced to Read more
With rivers and sea paddling options covering all levels this was one of the largest events of the year. We had 42 people accepted on Spond; We had 35 Dinners prepared in the Abbey Inn with 34 people attending. The Bunk house was all but booked out, we also had Read more
Bristol Canoe Club’s annual Dart weekend took place over 15-17 November 2024. We had over 29 paddlers having a great time despite the complete lack of rain, which came a couple of days too late for us. Nevertheless, a wide range of activities were pursued including hiking, sea kayaking, caving, kayaking, Read more
Lisa and I paddled a canoe down the river Spey (Scotland) in September 2024, in a group of seven people.
Our recent trip to Italy was an extraordinary adventure, full of thrilling paddling, stunning scenery, and warm hospitality. A group of us went paddling in Val Sesia during the first week of June and miraculously returned with all our gear, though the condition of the gear can’t be spoken for! Read more
[Links to photo albums at the bottom of this article.] A large group of Bristol Canoe Club members (21 people) headed out to the Briançon area of France again, in June 2024. We have been to the same area very many times in the past, and we go there because Read more
On the 23rd to the 25th of February, 2024, 16 club members ventured up to the lakes in an assortment of cars. One club member decided to fly in from Switzerland, something about lack of snow for skiing or something. We paddle the Lake’s classics including the Kent (twice), the Read more
Our website is looking a bit bare, but yes, many club members have been kayaking white water through the winter. Members can hear about short-notice trips on our email lists. We have various weekend day trips, some weekday trips, and a few weekends away.
Over the weekend of December 24-26th 2023, the Club’s whitewater team met for their annual trip to Dartmoor. Most of the 35+ members attending stayed in the Caving Barn near Ashburton, while a few opted for more luxury in some of the local pubs. The Friday early arrivers managed a Read more