Durham University Canoe Club is one of the most successful university canoe clubs in the country. We have something to offer everyone, whatever their ability or level of confidence.
The club has a relaxed and very friendly atmosphere. Our activities are flexible so members can come along as often or little as convenient and beginners are always welcome!
Our boathouse occupies a prime spot by the River Wear at the Maiden Castle sports centre.
We run weekly sessions on the Rivers Wear and Tees as well as in a swimming pool. These sessions cater to all abilities, wether you're a complete beginner looking to try out kayaking/canoing for the first time or part of our canoe polo teams looking to develop your skills further.
Additionally, we run multiple whitewater paddling day trips, weekends away and extended trips across the UK and Europe. For people looking to try out whitewater for the first time or improve their skills we run multiple 'intro to whitewater sessions; throughout the year to help you develop the skills and confidence you need to get stuck into one of our trips.
If you're interested in competitive paddling, we run regular training sessions for slalom, freestyle, river racing and polo. We're ranked in the top three uni canoe clubs by the British Universities and Colleges Sport organisation.
The club runs regular socials, making it a great place to meet new people.
If you are interested in joining, talk to one of our exec members or send us an email. Membership is only £55 for the year. Whatever sort of canoeing you might be interested in, this active and friendly club is for you.
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/canoe.club/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/durhamuniversitycanoe/
If you're struggling to navigate your way over to our boathouse (it's fifteen minutes walk from the Hill and less than half an hour away from most colleges), put "Maiden Castle" into your phone until you get to this place (the main entrance to MC).
Follow the arrow, along the road towards the river.
