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 14:30, we will be off the water by 16:00

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

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.

Intro to ergs

Ergs are a good way for a fun and easy full body workout. 

These sessions will improve your general fitness as well as your paddling technique.

Beginners are welcome.

If you have any questions message either Ryan (Training Officer) or Matthew (Vice Captain).

Bring a water bottle, and see you there!

Boathouse Pizza

To welcome everyone back, and new freshers, we will be having pizza at the boathouse and then we will head to a pub/spoons. 

This is a good way to meet everyone if you are new, or have a catch-up if you're already a DUCCer. 

Meet at 18:00, veggie and vegan will be catered for.

Sign up before 16:00 Sunday 4th Oct so we know how much pizza to provide.

If you have any further dietary requirements please message Devon or the canoe club Instagram and we will sort you out. 

Please bring £5 cash for the pizza. This can also be transferred on the day.

Fresher’s Week Session 4

Sunday 4th 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!

Fresher’s Week Session 3

Saturday 3rd 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!

Fresher’s Week Session 2

Friday 2nd 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!

Friday morning 5km

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.

Fresher’s Week Session 1

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!

Post Term Chill Paddle 3

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.

Post Term Chill Paddle 2

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.

Post Term Chill Paddle 1

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 Evening Chill Paddle

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 Paddle to the Pub

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 Evening Chill Paddle

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 Paddle to the Pub

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. 

Wye Touring Trip

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 Evening Chill Paddle

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 Morning Fitness

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.

BBQ social

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 Morning 5k

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