Welcome to Castle Canoe Club

The Castle Canoe Club is an open and friendly adult canoe and kayak club. We welcome everyone from beginners to the more experienced paddler. Experienced paddlers are on hand at regular sessions and we organise various courses throughout the year. Our active canoe polo group train and play each club session. We also run trips (including whitewater and sea kayaking) throughout the year.

We’re based at the West Reservoir Centre just off Green Lanes in Stoke Newington (N4 2HA). We have access to a large selection of equipment and excellent modern changing facilities.

You must either be a member of our club or sign up to one of our induction session to paddle here. We’re open Sundays 10:00-13:00 and Tuesdays 18:00-20:00. Members can also paddle at other times for £10 if available – call (020) 8442 8116.

Upcoming trips and other events in the coming month

Sat
31
Aug

Saturday 31st August to Sunday 1st September: Slalom Trip
: Naomi is organising a trip to Bedford for a beginners slalom event on Saturday 31st August/Sunday 1st September. No previous slalom experience necessary, beginners to paddling welcome along with those with experience wishing to try a new discipline. You do not need to roll, but you would need to have done a capsize drill. Boats can be hired from the reservoir, you do not need a slalom boat to compete at novice level, if you have a white water or polo boat you can enter with one of these. If you are interested or would like more information please email us.

Sun
01
Sep

Sunday, 1st September: Induction for new paddlers (book here)
10:30: If you’re new to our club, you’ll need to come to an induction session where we’ll show you the ropes. The session will cost £10 and includes a couple of weeks paddling whilst you decide whether to join our club. Booking recommended as we can only take 20.

Sun
08
Sep

Sunday, 8th September: Follow on Course
10:30-15:30: These courses are aimed at CCC paddlers that would like some tuition. It can be tailored, for training towards BC Explore/Discover, rolling sessions, or rescues. A group of members can email John.Rowlinson@gll.org with a request for these dates, or they can be left as open sessions. It costs £40 (or £60 for non-members) and is run by the West Reservoir Centre. Please call them on 020 8442 8116 to book your place or visit reception. Courses may be cancelled if there are no bookings, so do register your interest early.

Sun
15
Sep

Sunday, 15th September: Induction for new paddlers (book here)
10:30: If you’re new to our club, you’ll need to come to an induction session where we’ll show you the ropes. The session will cost £10 and includes a couple of weeks paddling whilst you decide whether to join our club. Booking recommended as we can only take 20.

See our Calendar for the full list.