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Friday 2nd October 2026 07:00 at Maiden Castle Boathouse
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. Swimming is not permitted. Faff also not permitted or else I will miss my 08:20 bus to work.
Will be called off if river is too high. Please keep an eye on the groupchat.
We will have a pleasant start time at 7am, do try and be on time.
Freshers please message Devon (other exec members are available) or the general group chat before signing up. This is purely because everyone paddles at their own pace, so I won't be around to fish people out if they capsize and need to be comfortable letting people paddle on their own. Not because this is an intense or remotely competitive training session as I am neither of these things.
Thursday 1st October 2026 15:00 at Maiden Castle Boathouse
Thursday 1st October 3.00pm - 4.30pm
Welcome to Durham University Canoe Club!
Come join us for a chill paddle on the River Wear! This session is suitable for complete beginners so don't worry if you've never paddled before.
We provide all of the kayaking kit and the session is completely free. All you'll need is a spare change of clothes (just in case you get wet), some trainers to wear on the water, and a towel. Hopefully it will be nice and warm, but consider bringing an extra layer too. Where possible, try to come to your session in what you intend to wear on the water.
Please come to the boathouse 15 minutes early so we can get you kitted up and choose a boat. We meet at the boathouse behind Maiden Castle next to the river (see the about tab for more info on where to find us). There's also a handy pinned post on our instagram telling you where we are.
If you have any questions, drop us a message on Instagram.
We can't wait to see you on the water!
Saturday 27th June 2026 12:00 at Maiden Castle Boathouse
A post term paddle. Take whatever boat you are comfortable in.
Please bring enough warm clothes for on the water (not jeans). Bring a spare change of warm clothes and shoes for afterwards as well as a towel.
Meet at the boathouse at 12:00. We should be off the water by 14:00.
Please message Matthew (Vice-Captain) if you have any questions.
Thursday 25th June 2026 12:00 at Maiden Castle Boathouse
A post term paddle. Take whatever boat you are comfortable in.
Please bring enough warm clothes for on the water (not jeans). Bring a spare change of warm clothes and shoes for afterwards as well as a towel.
Meet at the boathouse at 12:00. We should be off the water by 14:00.
Please message Matthew (Vice-Captain) if you have any questions.
Tuesday 23rd June 2026 12:00 at Maiden Castle Boathouse
A post term paddle. Take whatever boat you are comfortable in.
Please bring enough warm clothes for on the water (not jeans). Bring a spare change of warm clothes and shoes for afterwards as well as a towel.
Meet at the boathouse at 12:00. We should be off the water by 14:00.
Please message Matthew (Vice-Captain) if you have any questions.
Wednesday 17th June 2026 18:00 at Maiden Castle Boathouse
FINAL CHILL PADDLE OF THE YEAR!!
Another evening chill paddle. Take whatever boat you are comfortable in.
Please bring enough warm clothes for on the water (not jeans). Bring a spare change of warm clothes and shoes for afterwards as well as a towel.
Meet at the boathouse at 18:00. We should be off the water by 20:00.
Please message Matthew (Vice-Captain) if you have any questions.
Sunday 14th June 2026 18:00 at Maiden Castle Boathouse
We will paddle to the pub, have a chat, and paddle back. Meet at the boathouse 6:00pm. Bring a means of payment and id if you're alcoholically inclined.
Thursday 11th June 2026 18:00 at Maidens Castle boathouse
Another evening chill paddle. Take whatever boat you are comfortable in.
Please bring enough warm clothes for on the water (not jeans). Bring a spare change of warm clothes and shoes for afterwards as well as a towel.
Meet at the boathouse at 18:00. We should be off the water by 20:00.
Please message Matthew (Vice-Captain) if you have any questions.
Sunday 7th June 2026 18:00 at Maiden Castle Boathouse
We will paddle to the pub, have a chat, and paddle back.
Meet at the boathouse 6:00pm. Bring a means of payment and id if you're
alcoholically inclined.
Tuesday 2nd June 2026 06:00 at River Wye - Wales
Celebrate the end of the exams and the beginning of day drinking with 4 days flatwater touring on the river wye in Wales, camping for 3 nights.
This trip is from the 2nd June to the 5th. Kit can be provided. If you have a space please fill out this google form ASAP and pay the £35 deposit for the campsites. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Axz4NnH9rm.
Expected total price to be around £100, but this may change depending on price of fuel and Mr Trump’s mood.
Sign ups open 4th April 1pm, be there or be square. Initially there will only be 15 spaces. We are waiting on TD to confirm whether we can have a TD car, once this is done we will give some notice before opening up an expected 7 more spaces.
Sunday 31st May 2026 18:00 at Maiden Castle Boathouse
Another evening chill paddle. Take whatever boat you are comfortable in.
Please bring enough warm clothes for on the water (not jeans). Bring a spare
change of warm clothes and shoes for afterwards as well as a towel.
Meet at the boathouse at 18:00. We should be off the water by 20:00.
Please message Matthew (Vice-Captain) or Ryan (Training Officer) if you have
any questions.
Sunday 31st May 2026 10:00 at Maiden Castle Boathouse
Must be able to comfortably paddle a wavehopper or racing boat.
Session will be 56 minute pyramid:
8 x 30s on 30s off
4 x 1 min on 1 min off
2 x 2 min on 1 min off
1 x 4 min on 2 min off
Then back down.
Saturday 30th May 2026 14:00 at Maiden Castle Boathouse
DUCC annual BBQ social. Meet at boathouse at 2pm. Bring your own drinks, and we will make our way to the racecourse for a relaxed afternoon. Some may also go onto the pub afterwards.
Friday 29th May 2026 18:00 at Maiden Castle Boathouse
5km (to prebends and back)
Meet at 8am
Must be confident and comfortable in a polo boat or wavehopper (no safety
provided)
If you have any questions message Ryan or Sam
Thursday 28th May 2026 18:00 at Maiden Castle Boathouse
Another evening chill paddle. Take whatever boat you are comfortable in.
Please bring enough warm clothes for on the water (not jeans). Bring a spare
change of warm clothes and shoes for afterwards as well as a towel.
Meet at the boathouse at 18:00. We should be off the water by 20:00.
Please message Matthew (Vice-Captain) or Ryan (Training Officer) if you have
any questions.
Monday 25th May 2026 18:00 at Maiden Castle Boathouse
This weather is too nice to not procrastinate on my summatives. Meet at the boathouse at 6pm. Chill paddle.
Monday 25th May 2026 08:00 at Maiden Castle Rowing Tank
Erg session for all.
Bring a water bottle, and see you there!
Sunday 24th May 2026 18:00 at Maidens Castle Boathouse
Thursday 21st May 2026 18:00 at Maidens Castle Boathouse
Monday 18th May 2026 08:00 at Maiden castle rowing tank
Ergs for all!
Bring a water bottle.
Starting 8:05 at the latest
Sunday 17th May 2026 18:00 at Maiden Castle Boathouse
Another evening chill paddle. This is a great way to relax
during the exams period, take whatever boat you are comfortable in.
Please bring enough warm clothes for on the water (not jeans). Bring a spare
change of warm clothes and shoes for afterwards as well as a towel.
Meet at the boathouse at 18:00. We should be off the water by 20:00.
Please message Ryan (Training Officer) if you have
any questions.
