Events!

Afternoon Chill Paddle

NOTE: The river level has the potential to a little high at this time of year so sessions may be called off last minute. Please keep an eye on the group chat.

The usual relaxed Wednesday session! Open to all with beginners especially welcome, this is simply a really chill couple of hours on the river. If you want to get into kayaking or simply have a fun afternoon session on the river this is the session for you! 

Please bring a fleece to wear on the water, spare shoes, plenty of spare clothes, and a towel. It is best to avoid jeans on the water as these shrink when wet. 

Meet at the boat house at 12:30, we will be off the water by 14:00

Any questions please ask in the group chat, message the club Instagram, or message a member of the exec.

Later Afternoon Chill Paddle

NOTE: The river level has the potential to a little high at this time of year so sessions may be called off last minute. Please keep an eye on the group chat.

The usual relaxed Wednesday session! Open to all with beginners especially welcome, this is simply a really chill couple of hours on the river. If you want to get into kayaking or simply have a fun afternoon session on the river this is the session for you! 

Please bring a fleece to wear on the water, spare shoes, plenty of spare clothes, and a towel. It is best to avoid jeans on the water as these shrink when wet. 

Meet at the boat house at 12:30, we will be off the water by 14:00

Any questions please ask in the group chat, message the club Instagram, or message a member of the exec.

Thursday Evening Erg

Erg session for all.
Bring a water bottle, and see you there!

Friday Morning 5k

5(.8)km paddle down to Prebends bridge and back. Like a park run, except in a kayak.

Choose between a polo boat or wavehopper. Whatever you are comfortable in**.

Will be called off if the river is too high. Please keep an eye on the groupchat.

Start time: 7:15am, do try and be on time. 

Tyne Tour

Our first residential trip this year is Tyne Tour! 

A brilliant weekend packed full of whitewater carnage and ceilidh's with universities from across the country, held on the North Tyne in Hexham!

This is a super chill introduction to residential trips with DUCC and is open to anyone who can paddle confidently on flat water, and completed a deck test! (i.e the same requirements for going on an intro to whitewater). Deck test can be done during pool sessions (nice and warm), or at the end of a Wednesday session (less warm). 

Here's the rough itinery: 
Friday: drive up in evening, spoons for dinner, bed.

Saturday: DUCC dawn chorus wakeup (iykyk). Paddle north Tyne, off the water mid afternoon to be greeted with a cup of homemade soup. Watch the Hexham fireworks, then to a Ceilidh with the other unis (by far the highlight of the trip!!) before consuming adult beverages in spoons and heading back to the tents (or succumbing to phoenix’s temptations…)

Sunday: Fight hangovers and find a more interesting paddle for the day (water dependent but likely high force - low force) before returning home to brace for our Monday 9ams.

Food: The two evening meals are normally had at the MacDonalds in Hexham, or at the Wetherspoons, but is chosen and paid for by yourselves on the day. Breakfast and lunch will be a selection of lidl pastries, cereal, and self-made sandwiches, which is supplied by yours truly. I will try and keep costs for this as low as possible, the final amount you owe is added to your website debt at the end of the trip.

Accomodation: We camp on Hexham green for the duration of the weekend. Tents and sleeping bags can be provided, but are in limited supply so if you have your own kit please do use it! If you have not camped before that’s completely fine, just please message an exec member and we can ensure you have appropriate equipment.

Cost: The ticket for the event costs £35 (required as a deposit to secure your place) and with fuel and food on top, it should be roughly £50, which is really good value for a weekend away!!

I think that is all there is to tell you, more details will be released once signups close. However if you have any questions please ask in the general group chat or message me (Devon).

Hope to see you there!!
Devon - Trip Officer. 

Extra Spaces for Tyne Tour

An additional 8 spaces for Tyne Tour. Sign-ups open 18:00 Friday 23rd Oct. 

Sunday Canoe Polo

This session is open to those interested in trying out canoe polo. Whether you have played before or never heard of the sport, feel free to come and give it a go! (It's really fun)

Start time: 11am

All paddling kit is provided. Please make sure you bring sufficient clothing to wear on the river (you may get wet, so bear this in mind!). We suggest non-cotton thermal base layers and fleeces. Make sure you also bring a towel and warm dry clothes to change into afterwards. We'll aim to be off the water by 1.

If you have any questions, please drop a message on the group chat or message a member of our exec. See you there!

Climbing social

Chill sober social going climbing at the local centre. 

BUCS Whitewater Race

BUCS Whitewater Race. 

14th-15th November, team selected by Maddie.

Interested in competing next year? Speak to a member of the exec when the weather is warmer and we can get you out in one of the boats we race in (subject to ability levels).

The Wine and Cheese Social

CHEESE!!! Everyone will bring their own cheese (bad cheese may be refused entry) and together we will make an epic cheese board. We will then attempt to consume all of said cheese, along with some chill games. Not an evening to miss.