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 24th May
The Burpham Loop
A club favourite, lovely countryside from Burpham to Send.
Weekend 22nd-25th May
Canoefest
Canoefest, Cirencester. Join the Open Canoe Association for a long weekend of leisurely and very sociable Camping and Canoeing.
Sunday 7th June
River Wey Pyford Lock to Brooklands
If enough water we'll paddle this twisty narrow backwater trip. If insufficient water then Byfleet to Weybridge
Weekend 12th-14th June
The Canche, France
A two day trip to Northern France paddling the River Canche Riverside camping, mainly Grade 1 or 2 flowing water with rapids and shoots.
Sunday 28th June
Thames, St Patricks Stream, Loddon and Hennerton
Our favourite Summer trip! Paddling four waterways on a figure of eight route. Ranging from narrow streams to wide rivers with lots of boating, a beautiful Summer trip.
Sunday 12th July
River Adur
Bramber Village to Shoreham Beach … Riding the outgoing tide thru the South Downs, finishing on Shoreham Beach where you can play in the waves
Saturday 15th August
West Wittering
Join us for a day on this glorious sandy beach, we’ll be there for high tide where you can enjoy riding the curling waves into the shore.
21st - 23rd August
North Wales
More details to follow on weekend in North Wales - watch this space
Sunday 13th September
Basingstoke canal to Odiham Castle
The beautiful Basingstoke canal including translucent waters en route to Odiham Castle
Saturday 16th 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
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)