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Welcome to the Blackwater Valley Canoe Club
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We are a friendly canoe club, catering for all ages, interests and abilities. Our Club was founded in 1986 and now has almost 100 members. More details about our club can be found here.
Club Meetings
We host a weekly meeting each Wednesday evening.
Please visit our club meeings page to find out more about our paddling locations throughout the year.
You are welcome to come and try it.
Courses
While we are paddling on the Aldershot Lido, the BVCC offer a range of BCU Star courses.
More information can be found on our courses page or, alternativly, you can to request information and register your interest.
Trips
We run canoeing trips all year round, although, in general, the whitewater season is over the winter and the summer trips tend to involve surfing. Trips are a great way to get to know the club members and practice your skills.
Dates and details can be found on the forthcoming trips page.
Indoor Pool Sessions
Whether you are a beginner wanting to gain confidence in capsizing, or an expert learning to roll with you hands behind your back, our indoor pool sessions are ideal.
Mainly run during the winter, the event calendar page has details of forthcoming sessions.