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Club Social and Catch-up
Everyone is welcome to join us for a Club Social to be held on Monday 18th January at 8:30. It would be great to see all club members, friends and family for a catch up over Zoom. Please drop in and say "hi" as we would love to see everyone!Zoom login codes will be...
British Canoeing Introduction to Paddlesport interactive pages
British Canoeing have introduced a handy Introduction to Paddlesport webpage. You can find it here
Get Ready For Go Membership!
On the 1st October, all club members will need to renew their membership using the new GoMembership system. Please make sure you have your GoMembership account set up and ready to go for the 1st October. If you have any questions, a GoMembership "help desk" will be...
Latest Jack Petchey Award!
Well done to Ellie and Harry who are the latest winners of the Jack Petchey Award. Hard work, supporting other members and working towards GCSE PE have made up the nominations from the youth membership. Well done!!
Are you ready for GoMembership?
The General Committee is looking forward to membership renewals taking place on GoMembership in October. All members must ensure they have their GoMembership account linked to Bromley Canoe Club. If you are not sure what to do, please contact a member of the General...
Get Ready For GoMembership!!
In October, club members will need to renew their annual Bromley Canoe Club membership using GoMembership. As detailed at the 2020 AGM, the club is shifting away from WebCollect and upgrading to GoMembership, which will offer new features and functions to support the...
2020 Club weekend trips update
It is with regret that the committee have taken the decision to postpone all remaining 2020 weekend trips due to the Covid situation. Weekend trips involving Bunk Houses creates a risk to our members and paddlers, which cannot be accepted by the club. However, there...
Safeguarding Course For All Coaches, Adult Volunteers and Club Members
It is essential that everyone has at least a basic understanding of what behaviour is appropriate, how to identify a safeguarding concern and be confident about how to respond, as well as being clear about how to access support. Bromley Canoe Club is committed to the...
Covid 19 symptoms – important notice
During this Covid19 pandemic, please ensure that you do not book or attend any paddling activities if you suspect that you, a member of your household or anyone you have been in contact with has any of the Covid19 symptoms. Please follow all government and British...
Sport England Grant Funding
After applying for a Sport England Support Funding Grant, BCC has been kindly awarded a grant of £610 to support our youth training activities at Chipstead Lake. During the Covid19 pandemic, Sport England have been providing grants to clubs to sporting activity....
COVID 19 Corona Virus Update
Dear all, I hope everyone is safe and well during this time and that the recent lifting of the lock down restrictions have allowed everyone to get out and about a little more often? The General Committee of the club have been working hard over the last few weeks...
Quiz Results
Here are the results from the second club quiz. Well done everyone who took part!
Club Quiz and Social – Monday 20th April
On Monday 20th April, there will be a online virtual club quiz and social. Start time of 8pm. If you would like to join the quiz and did not play last time, you will need a QR code. If you have your QR code from the last quiz, you can you this code again. To play,...
Club Virtual Social – Tonight at 8pm
Club virtual social is taking place tonight on Zoom. Download Zoom onto a smart phone, tablet or just use your laptop. Login code will be sent later tonight for a 8pm start!
Virtual Club Quiz – Monday 20th April
The next Virtual Club Quiz will take place on Monday 20th April. Whilst we cannot meet at the club, please join the virtual club quiz and Zoom to keep up with everyone from the club. This time, there will be general knowledge, music, films, quotes and challenge...
Quiz Results!
Well done to everyone who took part in the Monday night club quiz. There was general knowledge, music, TV, Disney and rivers rounds. Look out for the next Monday night club quiz. Here are the results:
Virtual Club Quiz – Monday 6th April – 8pm
Monday Night Club Quiz Update: If you would like to join the quiz starting at 8pm, please make sure you have the following: A QR code - you will need this to answer your questions by showing the code to your webcam. You will see that there are 4 letters around the...
Corona Virus Update – 24th March
24th March Just a quick note to confirm the current position in our paddling world: Government and British Canoeing advice The Club fully supports the Government and British Canoeing advice and will not be organising any club day trips or weekend trips until we are...
Go Membership Needs Your Input
Calling all club members, the Go Membership system is currently being set up ready for us to manage our membership database. If you are a member of British Canoeing, we need you to sign into your BC account and update your profile with the an emergency contact detail...
Sunday 8th March Medway Paddle MOVED TO SUNDAY 15TH MARCH
The Medway paddle for Sunday 8th March has had to be cancelled due to flooding. We are hoping to do the paddle on Sunday 15th instead- talk to Bridget for more information.
Club AGM – Saturday 1st Feb
Calling all club members....... The club AGM is taking place on Saturday 1st February. Please make sure you have booked using the club website so we know who is coming. We hope to see you all there!
Club rash vests now available
We have a limited supply of club rash vests available, first come come served, click here to purchase.
Club Christmas (and nearly NY) Medway paddle
The Christmas and New Year Medway paddle will be taking place on Sunday 29th December. Come and join us for a festive paddle before the new year!
Club Christmas Curry – Sunday 29th December
The Club Christmas Curry is now available to book on the club website. We are booking the Sonargaon Tandoori in West Wickham and plan to meet at The Swan for 6pm. Dinner from 7pm onwards.
Club Annual General Meeting – Saturday 1st February
Club members are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday 1st February 2020. Further details to follow.
Christmas Party Bookings are Now Open!
Christmas Party - Saturday 14th December. Bookings now open on the club website! Hot food, dancing and live DJ to celebrate the night away. Booking is essential on the club website
Medway Day Trip
A Medway River day trip is being planned for this coming Sunday (22/09/19), please get in touch with Bridget if you wish to go or would like more information.
Last few days to book for the Lee Valley Trip on Saturday 7th September!
There are only a few days left to book onto the Lee Valley club trip taking place on Saturday 7th September. Make sure you have got your booking secured so you can enjoy a great day out!
South Wales Trip is now open for booking!
The South Wales trip is now up and running for bookings. Running over the weekend of 16th and 17th November, club members should check the trip details and pay particular attention to the rivers and grades to see if they are suitable. If you have any doubt, please...
Booked on Lee Valley yet?
Saturday 7th September - book here
28/29th September North Wales Trip Open for Booking
Click here to book on
Free Style Kayaking
On Monday 22nd July, there is a free style session running at the pool with a top free style coach and demo boats. Come along for the 9pm session to try some free style action!
Save the date!! Exe and Barle is on the 19th and 20th October!
A classic paddling trip for club members who are new to white water, experienced at grade 4 and social paddlers, the Exe and Barle has everything to offer! Bookings open on the 1st July and there are limited spaces, so don't delay and book asap!
New Chipstead Dates Have Been Added!
Don't miss out on the opportunity to take part in the Friday Night Chipstead Paddle events with new dates being released in July and August! Everyone is welcome to join us for a paddle around the lake and a drink and dinner afterwards. Check out the Whats On section...
Friday Chipstead Paddle is open for booking
Bookings are now open for Friday's Chipstead paddle. Please ensure you book and pay online to reserve your place!
No Pool Session on Monday 22nd April
This Monday is Easter Bank Holiday Monday. Therefore, there is no pool session. We look forward to seeing everyone the following Monday at the pool. Don't forget, there is a river Medway paddle on Bank Holiday Monday and everyone is welcome to attend. Please contact...
Classic dart trip
Last weekend, there was as classic dart trip with members paddling the Loop and Upper Dart on Saturday. Sadly, not enough water for Sunday but walking, dinosaurs and hiding in the forest made up for the lack of kayaking with some of the youth members!
Annual ‘Yellow Shirt’ training session – Monday 28th Jan 2019
The annual yellow shirt training session is due to take place on Monday 28th January 2019 starting at 8pm. All club members are encouraged to attend this annual training session to gain new skills and awareness of the vital 'yellow shirt' duty. PLEASE NOTE, THERE IS...
Time to book for the AGM!
Have you book onto the AGM yet? All club members and friends are invited to the annual general meeting to discuss club matters, vote in the new committee and enjoy a meal and social night. To book, please follow this link: We look forward to seeing you all on the...
Monday 7th Jan
First pool session of 2019 on Monday 7th Jan! See you all there!
Bookings are now open for the AGM!
Bookings are now being taken for the AGM meal. A hot meal is available to all members and guests attending the AGM. After the formalities and meal, there will be the usual quiz and fun and games!
First pool session of 2019 – Monday 7th January
We are looking forward to wishing everyone a happy new year at the first pool session of 2019 on Monday 7th January. See you all then!
No Pool Session On Monday 31st December!
Don't forget, there is no pool session on Monday 31st December due to NYE. We wish everyone a happy new year and best wishes for 2019! The next pool session will be on Monday 7th January 2019.
No Pool Session on the 24th and 31st December
Don't forget, there is no pool session on Monday 24th December (Christmas Eve) and Monday 31st December (NYE). A very merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Club Chair!
Christmas meal added to the calendar
We've decided to have a Christmas meal instead of a Christmas party this year. We'll probably be having a Chinese meal in West Wickham so hold the date...... The booking will be available shortly here https://www.bromleycanoeclub.org.uk/event/christmas-meal/ Talk to...
Nene flat water paddle and whitewater course open for bookings – 8th September 2018
Click here to go to the trip page https://www.bromleycanoeclub.org.uk/event/the-big-aquapark-trip-jack-petchey-achievement-award/
Chipstead Paddle Cancelled
The Chipstead lake paddle this Friday (07/09/18) has been cancelled. Sorry for any inconvenience. BCC Committee
Bookings now been taken for the Lee Valley Club Paddle!
Books are now been taken for the Lee Valley Club trip. Make sure you are signed into the website before making your booking! Check out the "whats on" pages and find the Lee Valley event on the 29th September! Please indicate if you need to borrow any club kit and what...
Wey Navigation Sunday 19th August 2018
A day trip on the Wey Navigation (see National Trust site for information). £2 per person. Booking open...
Additional Help Needed At The Pool
The Monday night pool sessions are becoming more popular with our growing youth membership. This means that the 8pm to 9pm session has a large number of youth members paddling and using the swimming lane. We are asking club members to help out with a 'Green shirt'...
Club BBQ (and bring and buy) – Saturday 21st July 2018
Last chance - we need your bookings for the BBQ by this Wednesday 18th July. Fun starts at 4pm. Click here for more information. You must order food beforehand, and let us know if you need to borrow any equipment. Remember to bring your old kit for the bring and buy...
Monday Night Youth Session Update
As you probably noticed it’s been really busy in the Monday night youth session so we’re going to change our approach slightly for the next few weeks up to the school holidays when we traditionally have a lull in numbers. This is to try to make it fairer for everyone...
Bookings are now open for the River Medway Flat Water Paddle – Sunday 29th July
On Sunday 29th July, there is a flat water paddle on the river Medway starting at Hartlake Road Bridge for the 'get in' and finishing at Yalding. Check out the 'Whats On' pages to book onto this trip! Meet at the 'get in' for 11:00. If you need to borrow any club kit...
River Medway Flat Water Paddle – Sunday 29th July – Bookings are now being taken!
On Sunday 29th July, there is a flat water paddle on the river Medway starting at Hartlake Road Bridge for the 'get in' and finishing at Yalding. Meet at the 'get in' for 11:00. If you need to borrow any club kit or a boat, please email at...
Safety Advisory: Defective Throwlines
A product warning has been issued by The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) into defective throwlines supplied by Riber Products Ltd. It has been found that a number of throwlines have been made in sections where the polypropylene rope has been fused...
AGM Minutes available from the Secretary
The minutes from the last AGM are now available to all club members. Please email secretary@bromleycanoeclub.org.uk if you would like a copy
Friday Night Chipstead Paddle – 22nd June
NON-MEMBERS - you must let us know if you are coming so we can organise enough - please email treasurer@bromleycanoeclub.org.uk. Don't forget, Friday night is Chipstead Lake paddling night for opens and kayaks. Meet at 6pm and get out on the water for a relaxing...
Save the date – Club BBQ – Saturday 21st July
Save the date for more paddling fun and lots of food. Kick off about 4pm, but keep an eye on the events page for info. Talk to Debs, Birky, Bridget or Tony for more info.
Well done to the LYG Team!!
Well done to all those who took part in the London Youth Games last weekend. We came 4th in the Sprint and 11th in the Slalom. And a big thanks to the coaches and parents for getting everyone there and organised!! Top effort everyone 🙂
Good Luck To The LYG Team!
This Saturday, the London Youth Game Sprint and Slalom team are competing at the Royal Victoria Docks. Good luck to all the youth members taking part and the volunteers who are supporting the team! Results to follow!
Thanks to the Chipstead Team
A massive thank you goes to the team who took part in the paddling taster sessions at Chipstead Sailing Club today. With a massive 28 degrees of sunshine and over 100 people on the water in just over two hours, the day was a great success! We hope to see as many new...
Did you join us at Chipstead Sailing Club for our taster paddling sessions?
If you took part in the Chipstead Sailing Club canoe and kayaking paddling session, it was great to see you on the water! With amazing sunshine and paddling, we meet at West Wickham Pool every Monday (except the Bank Holiday) from 8pm and at various Friday nights at...
No Pool Session – Bank Holiday Monday – 28th May
Don't forget, there is no pool session this coming Monday 28th May due to the Bank Holiday.
Taster Sessions Taking Place At Chipstead Sailing Club
On Bank Holiday Monday 7th May, the club is offering new participants the chance to try canoeing and kayaking at Chipstead Sailing Club. Sessions are running between 12:00 and 2:00pm with everyone welcome to try paddle sports and experience what BCC has to offer! Club...
Friday night Chipstead Paddles Dates
The dates for the Friday night Chipstead Lake paddling sessions have been released. All club members are encouraged to come down to Chipstead Lake and enjoy a Friday evening paddle and enjoy the end of the working week. Coaches are also encouraged to volunteer their...
Medway Cleanup – 29/04
Meet 10.00 at Hartlake Bridge, Tonbridge. We as a club are clearing from there down toward Yalding. The organiser, Andy Garlick has provided us with large onion sacks for the rubbish, which will be collected by the Environment Agency at Yalding. I will bring...
Easter Monday
Please note, there is no pool session due to the Bank Holiday Monday (2nd April 2018). We will return to the pool on Monday 9th April! See you then!
Exe & Barle Images
Our latest trip to the Exe & Barle was a little on the brrr side, check out some of the photos on the link below. If you went on the trip and have more photos please let Rob know and he'll upload them. Exe & Barle 03 2018 Images
Pool Closed Tonight
West Wickham Leisure Centre have just informed us that, because of technical issues, the pool is closed. As a consequently there will be no pool session this evening. We will advise later in the week should this not be a one-off closure and of any further developments...
AGM – Update
Thank you to everyone who attended the AGM on Saturday 24th February. A massive thanks goes to everyone who prepared the food and all the arrangements for the night. Minutes to be available soon!
Exe and Barle White Water Weekend Trip
The Exe and Barle trip is now open for booking. A trip to a favourite venue with special encouragement to our younger members and those new to moving water. Grade 2 suitable for those new to whitewater, but not new to paddling (as always dependant on water conditions...
Annual General Meeting – 24th Feb 2018
24 February, 2018 @ 18:30 - 23:00 Updated - Bring all your old kit, boats, equipment for the AGM bring and buy sale. Also, don't forget to bring a bottle(s) for the social side of the AGM! The General Committee of Bromley Canoe Club would like to invite all club...
Pool Rota Duties Are On DutyMan
Look out for your duty allocation from DutyMan. New duties for the next six months have been sent out. Please remember to 'confirm' yout duty if you can attend. It makes life much easier when we everyone knows the pool duties are confirmed. If you cannot make your...
Yellow Shirt Training Session
A massive thank you to all the club members who took part in the Yellow Shirt Training session on Monday 29th January. We now have a strong team of members ready to support the pool sessions on a Monday night. Please look out for your Duty Man email with the dates of...
Chipstead Evening Paddle – Friday 25th August
25/08/2017 - 18:00-21:00A gentle paddle on Chipstead Lake. Very relaxed!We will generally go to the Bricklayers Arms Pub after for dinner or snack.• Please let the organiser know if you are going to the lake• If you require any equipment please let the organiser know...
British Canoeing First Aid Policy for Coaches and Leaders
British Canoeing believes that First Aid is an essential skill for all Paddlesport Coaches and Leaders and that they have a responsibility to maintain a current first aid award to ensure they can look after paddlers in their care. In October 2013, HSE stopped...
London Youth Games Results 2017
Bromley Canoe Club send their congratulations and many thanks to all participant, parents and supporters for their input to this years games and the outstanding results that have been achieved. The Results are: Kayak Slalom ;- 5th - Junior (m) - Josh Lyddon 9th -...
Foundation Safety & Rescue Course
16th, 23rd & 30th June We are glad to announce that club Members Nick and Craig are able to offer club members the British Canoeing Foundation Safety and Rescue Training course. This course will be run at chipstead lake over three Friday evenings 16th, 23rd &...
Extra Chipstead Paddle
Friday 26th May Who else fancies a paddle at Chipstead Lake this Friday (26th) evening? An extra Chipstead Lake paddle this Friday has been organised, same time, place & cost. Please let Tony/Bridget/Rob know if you need any equipment. See you on the water. Click...
Overnight Medway Expedition
24th - 25th June 2017 Meeting at Tonbridge at the start of the Medway Canoe Trail, we will have a leisurely paddle down to Yalding, where we will camp the night with a BBQ in the evening. Sunday we will continue our journey down to Allington Lock, the end of the...
2 Star Ward
Congratulations to Julian De Charentenay for passing his 2 Star award!! Looking forward to seeing you out on the water!!
B’s Birthday Bimble
Sunday 26th February Meet at 10.30 at Hartlake Road, Tonbridge TN11 Short leisurely trip down the Medway River from Hartlake Bridge down to Yalding which will include three shoots. Helmets required. Meet at Den at 9am for kit and car share. Please let me know if you...
North Yorkshire Trip
3rd – 5th March 2017 Whitewater Intermediate Grade 3/4 Whitewater Rivers: Rivers to be determined on the weekend, subject to weather conditions. Possible rivers are the: Kent Lune Clough Ribble Tees (if desperate for water) (As always suitability is dependent on water...
New Year’s Paddle
Monday 2nd January Not Quite, New Year’s Day Paddle Flat Water Paddle River: River Wey, GUILDFORD. Meeting Points (Equipment Collection or Get-In): We will be meeting at Sparrows Den at 09.30 or at the Row Barge Inn in Guildford at 11:00 – postcode GU1 1LW. This pub...
Christmas Party 2016
Saturday 10th December The committee are please to announce the long awaited details of our 2016 Christmas Party, As a change to our normal Christmas dinner on our December trip we have decided to hold a family friendly Christmas party at Chipstead Sailing Club. Our...
Lake District Weekend Trip
3rd - 4th December This is our annual December/Christmas trip, bad jokes expected and silly jumpers are a probability. Unlike our normal Christmas trip we will NOT be having Christmas Dinner on the Saturday night, as we have a separate Christmas event planned at...
Exe & Barle Trip Report
22nd - 23rd of October A small group of paddlers set off to Exmoor for the weekend knowing that there was not much water and no rain expected. Water levels were the lowest we had seen them for a long time, but that did not put a damper on the weekend. Most people...
BCU Level 2 Coach
Bromley Canoe Club have a new Level 2 coach..... Congratulations to Nikki King on passing her BCU UKCC Level 2 coaching course. Looking forward to seeing you in action.
Malcolm Mathews
It is with much sadness we heard that Malcolm lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday 17th August. As a long standing club member since August 1992, he will be much missed.
Dragon Boat Racing – Chipstead Lake
Bank Holiday Monday – 29th August 2016 Participate in this fun event which is being held at Chipstead Lakes on the Bank holiday Monday in aid of Leonard Cheshire Disability and other charities.We will be participating in at least 4 races and maybe more if we progress...
River Wey
24th July 2016 River Wey 2016 By Rob Hole-Thomas A few of the members went on a paddle on Sunday 24th July on the River Wey. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves, with only a couple of "casualties" one being a dog getting to close to the edge and slipping in. The...
Training Opportunities
Dear members, We have some structured coaching taking place over the summer! The courses, venues & participate numbers are as follows: Chipstead Lakes (6 participants per day): Saturday 6 August - Paddlepower. For youth members aged up to 12 years old Sunday 7...
BCU UKCC Level 2
Bromley Canoe Club have a new Level 2 coach..... Congratulations to Bridget Huggett on passing her BCU UKCC Level 2 coaching course. Looking forward to seeing you in action.
Balfour Beatty London Youth Games
After nine months of intense competition, this weekend the Balfour Betty London Youth Games came to an end and we are excited to announce Team Bromley came…. FIRST PLACE!!! After a nail biting final Team Bromley were able to secure 5 gold medals, 2 silver & one...
Pool Sessions At West Wickham Leisure Centre
To all members: West Wickham Leisure Centre is going to be completing some much needed improvements to the pool changing facilities over the next few weeks, to both the female & male changing areas. The pool and the changing areas will remain open for the...
Letter from the Mayor
We received the following letter from the Mayor of Bromley for our participation in the 2016 London Youth Games. Well done all that were involved!!! May I take this opportunity to congratulate you and the members of the Bromley Canoe Club, for the excellent results at...
BCU UKCC Level 1
Bromley Canoe Club have some new Level 1 coaches.... Congratulations to Donna Rivers, Sue Daragon, Kim Storey, John Merrett and Tony Rivers on passing their BCU UKCC Level 1 coaching course. Looking forward to seeing you in action.
2016 Balfour Beatty London Youth Games – Congratulations
Bromley Canoe Club send hearty congratulations and many thanks to all participant, parents and supporters for their input to this years games and the outstanding results that have been achieved. The Results are... Kayak Slalom: 2nd - Junior (m) - Conor Matthews -...
Nene Whitewater Centre – 2016
Youth and Adult Trip To The Nene White Water Course Saturday 9th July Check out the event page for more information here
Summer BBQ 2016
This years club BBQ will take place at Chipstead Sailing Club on Saturday 25th June 2016. Therefore the committee would like to invite all members and their families to join us for a paddle round the lake followed by the BBQ. Paddling will be available from 4.00pm...
Course Bursaries 2016
To all club members, we have an amazing opportunity that has been kindly given to us from our paddling buddies over at Surry Canoe Club. They have a limited number of bursaries for the following courses: 4 Star Sea Assessment | 21st-22nd May | Barrow- in- Furness |...
Sprint Boat Session – Cancelled
***Plans for our sprint training session today (Sunday 03/04/2016) have been cancelled*** We're going to run another sprint session on Sunday, at Chipstead. It'll be sprint boats only.. Meet from 3.30pm for a 4 start. We should have the changing facilities - but...
Important Notice from British Canoeing
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Following Storm Katie over the Easter weekend the water levels in all rivers in the South East region have risen. Advise to all paddlers is to stay away from rivers in the South East until water levels return to normal, then exercise caution & go...
Trip Dates for 2016
Head over to our Events page as we have potential trip dates for the rest of 2016!!! Keep checking the website for up-to-date news on each trip, as dates/times/locations may change in the lead up to the trip.
We Have Launched A New Website!!
After several years we thought it was finally time to retire the old Bromley Canoe Club website and replace it with a slicker, more advanced responsive website. So what’s new? We've refreshed the website content, as well as introducing a "Latest News section", so that...
Dartmoor
20th-21st February 2016 Weather was a little iffy, rain was in the air and the wind was biting! Temperature for this time of year was quite mild, however being used to warmer temperatures made the few who dunked in the water gasp! With the 28 paddlers, smaller groups...