Basingstoke & Deane Canoe Club

About

The Basingstoke & Deane Canoe Club (BADCC) is a friendly, sociable community where you can learn, develop, and experience kayaking, canoeing, and Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP).

BADCC operates from two primary locations: our clubhouse at Colt Hill (adjacent to the Basingstoke Canal in Odiham) and the Queen Mary’s College (QMC) Sports Centre swimming pool in Basingstoke.

Regular Sessions: regular member paddling sessions at Colt Hill Wharf and Newbury Wharf on the River Kennet and Kennet & Avon Canal.
• Saturday Mornings: these year-round sessions are led by the club's coaches and volunteers. They typically include paddles along the Basingstoke Canal alongside coaching and individual tuition. The boat store opens at 09:30 for equipment hire (charges apply), with paddles starting at 10:00 and returning between 12:00 and 12:30. At least one qualified coach or leader is always available for support.
• Summer Evenings: During the summer, the club meets at Colt Hill Wharf on Wednesday evenings for a social paddle at 18:45 to be on the water by 19:00, finishing by 21:00 (daylight permitting).
• Winter Evenings: During winter, these Wednesday sessions move to the QMC pool. Full details are available on the website.

Beyond our local waters, the club organises white water, SUP, and sea kayaking trips across the UK and abroad.

Membership New to paddling? You are welcome to take out a temporary membership to "try before you buy" before committing to a full membership. Our members come from all walks of life, including many with links to local youth groups such as the Scouts and Guides. Please visit our website for the latest membership fees.

Coaching and Courses - the club's team of qualified Paddle UK coaches and trip leaders provide a wide range of activities for all abilities, including Paddle Awards, First Aid training, and Safety and Rescue courses. Visit the website or email the Club to find out more.

About Basingstoke & Deane Canoe Club

The Basingstoke and Deane Canoe Club encourages family membership and many non-canoeing family members and friends take part in trips and social activities. Members come from all walks of life and include many people from youth groups such as the Scouts and Guides. They have two youth workers as members of their Club. The Club is run by a group of about twenty volunteers. They have fully qualified BCU coaches in several of the canoeing disciplines and can organise courses and activities to cater for a wide range of abilities, including BCU 3 Star, BCU Aquatic First Aid and Foundation Safety and Rescue Training.

The club has two "homes"- the Club House at Colt Hill Wharf on the Basingstoke Canal in Odiham and the QMC Sports Centre Swimming Pool, Basingstoke. The main Club night is Wednesday evening and is either at Colt Hill (summer) or QMC (winter). Thoughout the year, when there are no other Club activities organised, there is the club paddle at Colt Hill on Saturday mornings.

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User Cost/Charge Information
See website for the full range of membership charges.