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 13th September
Basingstoke canal to Odiham Castle
The beautiful Basingstoke canal including translucent waters en route to Odiham Castle
18th - 20th September
A Camping & Bushcraft weekend
NEW a Camping & Bushcraft weekend based in a woodland location close to the Basingstoke Canal, so not far to drive to escape civilisation !
Saturday 26th September
Moonlit paddle
MOONLIGHT PADDLE, It’s a HARVEST FULL MOON so join us for a spooky, dark, illuminated, atmospheric glide along the silky waters
Sunday 4th October
River Thames and Weir channel. Walton to Thames Ditton
Past Hampton Court Paddle with the flow, hopefully shoot a Weir and along a bubbly backwater.
Sunday 18th October
River Medway …. Teston to Addington,
A different section of the Medway, Starting off descending a Canoe chute then gliding thru the Kent countryside
23rd - 27th October
White Water Weekend - Lake District
Four day weekend to Yorkshire and/or The Lake District.
Challenging Whitewater or Lakes paddling in Beautiful National Park surroundings. Includes opportunity to stay on (27th-30th October) and also to join The Lake District Open Canoe Symposium 30 Oct-01 Nov
23rd - 27th October
White Water Weekend - Lake District
Four day weekend to Yorkshire and/or The Lake District.
Challenging Whitewater or Lakes paddling in Beautiful National Park surroundings
Sunday 1st November
River Chelmer..
We paddle through the Essex countryside hopefully down up to to five assorted types of Weir on route. A fun challenging trip for the experienced but the less confident can portage around the Weirs. This trip is Water dependent but if not water levels not suitable we’ll substitute an alternative location/trip.
Weekend 13th - 15th November
Mid Wales White Water
White water weekend in beautiful mid Wales
29th November
River Wandle - London
RIVER WANDLE . A brilliant twisty flowing Urban River, paddle under a house, limbo under or climb over big pipes, dare you enter the long pitch dark tunnel , One of our favourites, a unique character, a trip not to be missed !
11th - 13th December
Dartmoor
Our Final Whitewater trip of the year to Dartmoor. Classic WW paddling on the rugged Moor. Differing Rivers will be paddled depending on each group’s ability
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)
