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Booking
How To Book
The frequency between trips can be a bit variable (to fit in with the availability of our trip leaders) but we always aim to offer a varied and action packed programme of events.
Some trips maybe subject to minimum or maximum numbers or need a certain level of ability to participate.
For the time being for all bookings please email chairman@croydonactivepaddlers.org See our facebook group to see what we've been up to recently https://www.facebook.com/groups/231679889
Sunday 26th June
River Adur - Go With The Flow!
A lovely trip - we ride the outgoing tide through the Sussex Downs out of the Estuary until we hit the Sea then play the waves off Shoreham Beach.
Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd July
North Wales - Whitewater & camping Trip - 2
A few of the trip leaders are doing their White Water Leader training, but if you’d like to join them camping at Ty Isaf near Bala and have a paddle - the Tryweryn is just down the road...
Friday 15th - Sunday 17th July
Norfolk Broads Canoe & Kayak Weekend
A leisurely weekend on the Broads with an opportunity to try canoeing.
Sunday 24th July
River Thames, St Patrick’s Stream, River Loddon and Hennerton backwater.
One of our favourite summer trips over this four-water figure of eight circuit.
Weekend 29th - 31st July
North Wales - Summer Whitewater Trip - 3
It’s back to our perennial Summer Whitewater Fun spot!
Sunday 7th August
River Thames and Abbey River
Join our expedition through the Jungle, bash our way through the Jungle growth popping out below Chertsey Weir, maybe some Weir Bashing fun for some, even a chance to meet the famous swan! A fun “expedition” for all, always enjoyed!
Weekend 26th - 28th August
Lee Valley Wild Camping Weekend
Camp at a lovely Riverside Wild Camping site, see the stars by firelight, some Lee Valley Whitewater paddling, maybe some coaching for the less experienced, maybe become the crew of CAP’s “Exclusive Raft” as we descend the Olympic Rapids, and a flatwater day trip with a surprise tunnel and a fun drop! A brilliant way to spend the end of summer Bank Holiday weekend!
Sunday 11th September
CAP Beach Fun at West Wittering
Join us on the lovely sandy beach, swim, sunbathe, have fun, Kayak surf the waves of the incoming High tide!
Sunday 18th September
Nene Whitewater Course, Northampton
Join us for another taste of the baby of Whitewater Courses developing your Whitewater skills. A great place to practise and have fun before our Whitewater weekend at the end of October. The Nene can’t confirm until a Month before, so event & actual date are tentative!
Weekend 21st - 24th October
Whitewater Weekend .. Location to be decided!
Join us for another Whitewater Kayaking weekend. Three days of Whitewater Kayaking amongst beautiful scenery. Drive down late Friday then paddle on Saturday, Sunday and Monday!
Sunday 6th November
River Wandle
That brilliant GEM of an urban paddle, swift water, paddling under a house, over a pipe, avoid the shopping trolleys and descend into the darkness of the 700 metre long Tunnel, will you come out the other end?
Sunday 27th November
Chelmer Navigation
Chelmer Navigation .. Beautiful Essex scenery, enjoy shooting up to five differently shaped weirs and riding the fast waters below, A CAP adventure
Our boats and kit
We have a range of club boats, paddles, spray decks and cagoules that you’re welcome to use on any club trips. This isn’t exhaustive, but here’s a list of kit you may need on trips. Ask the trip organiser in advance if you’re not sure what to bring or don’t have a piece of kit that you think you’ll need:
- Buoyancy Aid
- Helmet
- Kayak
- Paddle
- Spray deck
- Cagoule
- Footwear (e.g. wetsuit boots. Trainers are not recommended)
- Wet / Dry suit (dependent on season and activity / personal preference)
- Spare clothes (in a dry bag if you have one)
- Food & drink (a thermos flask of hot drink is ideal in colder weather)