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Date for your calendar - Club AGM is taking place on Saturday 9th October at Chipstead Lake. There will be an afternoon paddling session before the meeting and a social evening after the meeting! Members, friends and family are welcome to join us!

Don’t forget, there is no pool session this Bank Holiday Monday. We will be back to the pool on Monday 6th September.

On Saturday 4th September, the annual Lee Valley White Water trip will be taking place to the Olympic White Water Centre. With a one year break due to COVID in 2020, we have the Legacy White Water course booked for the club and club members who have some experience of...

Our Monday night pool night is returning on Monday 21st June at West Wickham Pool. Following all the COVID guidance, we are planning on following all the guidance so we can safely get on the water in the swimming pool. More details to follow.....

All club members are invited to join the Nene White Water trip on Saturday 3rd July. The annual Nene trip is back for 2021 with club members who have paddling experienced able to try white water paddling in a safe and controlled environment. Perfect for both adult and...

Well it looks like things are starting to move in terms of our return to West Wickham. I have spoken to the pool and they have assured us our slot is still ours. For the full return this 'looks' like it might be from Phase 3 (17th May 2021) and we're working on how we...

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...

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...

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!!

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Here are the results from the second club quiz. Well done everyone who took part!

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 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!

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...

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:

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...

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...

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...

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.

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!

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!

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 members are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday 1st February 2020. Further details to follow.

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

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.

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!

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...

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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!

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!

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...

Bookings are now open for Friday's Chipstead paddle. Please ensure you book and pay online to reserve your place!

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...

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!

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...

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...

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!

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!

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.

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!

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...

Click here to go to the trip page https://www.bromleycanoeclub.org.uk/event/the-big-aquapark-trip-jack-petchey-achievement-award/ 

The Chipstead lake paddle this Friday (07/09/18) has been cancelled. Sorry for any inconvenience. BCC Committee

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...

A day trip on the Wey Navigation  (see National Trust site for information). £2 per person.  Booking open...

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'...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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 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 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 🙂

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!

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...

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...

Don't forget, there is no pool session this coming Monday 28th May due to the Bank Holiday.  

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...

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...

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...

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!

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

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...

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!

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Congratulations to Julian De Charentenay for passing his 2 Star award!! Looking forward to seeing you out on the water!!

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.    

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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. 

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 -...

Youth and Adult Trip To The Nene White Water Course Saturday 9th July Check out the event page for more information here

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 |...

***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: 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...

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.

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...