The following links are provided to be of assistance to those look for further information on kayaking & canoeing in Sussex & throughout the UK. The links on this webpage may let you leave the Brighton Canoes website. The linked sites are not under the control of Brighton Canoes and we are not responsible for their content. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement or recommendation of any organisation or website by Brighton Canoes.
Sussex is lucky to be the home of a number of excellent canoe & kayaks clubs. Canoe clubs are a great place to learn kayaking and canoeing skills as well as being a great place to meet fellow paddlers. The majority of local canoe clubs run the BCU Star Award Schemes and various other training courses throughout the year. In addition to paddling in home waters many of the local canoe clubs organise trips to locations throughout the UK and some even abroad.
The following list shows links to local canoe clubs near Brighton Canoes:
Location: Shoreham - River Adur
The Adur Canoe Club's main activities are based on the River Adur, Shoreham-by-Sea. The club's main sessions are run on the River Adur most Sunday mornings at 10am throughout the year. During the summer months the club run a Tuesday evening session at 6.45pm.
For more information visit: www.adurcanoeclub.org.uk
Location: Lancing - Lancing College Pool
Arun Canoe Club meets every Sunday evening at Lancing College Pool. The club also organises & runs various trips throughout the year including day trips on the River Arun. Membership to the club includes free training & assessment by the clubs BCU qualified coaches.
For more information visit: www.aruncanoeclub.org.uk
Location: Chichester - Chichester Canal Basin
The club operates from April to October and is based on the Chichester Canal Basin. Members have the opportunity to access high quality coaching, trips and paddling in a relaxed social environment. The club in also linked to The Hunston Project aimed at providing kayaking for junior paddlers.
For more information visit: www.chichestercanoeclub.co.uk
Location: Exceat near Seaford - River Cuckmere
The Cuckmere Valley is a beutiful setting for any activity particularly kayaking. The CVCC offers coaching & training for both beginners & experienced kayakers. The club also runs various away trips to other local rivers such as the River Rother & Medway as well as various whitewater rivers further afield.
For more information visit: www.cvcc.org.uk
Location: Hastings - St Leondards Beach
Hastings Canoe Club in situated on the beach on the far west side of St Leonards. The club offers guidance and tuition to newcomers as well as running a number of trips including exotic places such as Uganda! The club also run pools sessions for those looking to learn in a warmer environment.
For more information visit: www.hastingscanoeclub.org.uk
Location: Brighton - Madeira Drive Arches
Martlet Kayak Club is a small but lively members Club based in Brighton, which provides facilities, equipment and training to promote and encourage the participation in kayaking and canoeing. The club offers coaching & training as well a running various trips.
For more information visit: www.martletkayakclub.info
Location: West Hendon
Phoenix Canoe Club are based at the North Circular Sailing Club on West Harp Reservior in NW London. The club run regular BCU coaching courses and welcome new paddlers.
For more information visit: www.phoenixcanoeclub.co.uk
Photo - Members of Phoenix Canoe Club at the River Dart, Devon.
Another option for training & tuition in kayaking & canoeing skills is outdoor centres & commercial operators. If clubs really aren't your thing or you are looking for more instant, intensive or specially tailored training then commerical providers could be a good choice.
The following list shows links to local outdoors centres & commercial coaching services near Brighton Canoes:
Location: Shoreham - River Adur
The Adur Outdoor Activities Centre, situated on the banks of the River Adur at Shoreham, offers a wide range of outdoor and adventure activities including Canoeing/Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Indoor & Outdoor Climbing, Raft- Building, Orienteering and much more.
For more information visit: www.aoac.org.uk
Location: Exceat near Seaford - River Cuckmere
The Seven Sisters Canoe Centre offers sessions in canoeing, kayaking and rafting for school groups, groups with special needs, families and businesses in the beautiful surroundings of the Seven Sisters Country Park. All groups are accompanied by a fully qualified British Canoe Union instructor.
For more information visit: www.eastsussex.gov.uk/...
Location: Kayak courses & training throughout Sussex
The Kayak Coach operates throughout Sussex offering personal and group tuition in kayaking & canoeing. The kayak coach run BCU Star Award courses training & assessment as well as kayak fishing experiences, local river trips and birthday, hen and stag parties.
For more information visit: www.thekayakcoach.com
Location: Beaulieu, Hampshire
Liquid Logistics are an outdoor activity centre based in the beautiful setting of the New Forest in Hampshire. They run a variety of kayak and canoeing courses & trips throughout the UK. They also run a number of non water-based activities such as archery, cycling & more.
For more information visit: www.liquidlogistics.co.uk
