Starter Sessions
Go Canoeing is a nationwide initiative run by Canoe England, with the aim of providing a simple pathway of opportunities for you, your friends and your family to get out on the water and discover the variety and enjoyment canoeing has to offer.
Regardless of your age and ability there is a range of Go Canoeing activities to suit you.
Over the last few years Canoe England’s Go Canoeing Days have been very successful; increasing in popularity and demand. Thanks to the help and support from clubs and centres nationwide, last year over 100 events provided the opportunity for more than 5500 people to be introduced to canoeing.
Led by BCU coaches, the sessions will provide a good introduction to the sport in a fun, social and managed environment. The starter sessions are for those new to, or returning to the sport. Please see below for a list of current Starter Sessions.
Interested in attending or to find out more please contact the Starter Session Organiser via email.
Go Canoeing 2012 Starter Sessions
North West
13th May 10.00-15.00 Wilderness Canoe Lancashire BB9 7NA email website
14th May 10.00-15.00 Wilderness Canoe Lancashire BB9 7NA email website
27th May 11.00-15.00 Macclesfield & District CC Macclesfield email website
9th June 10.00-15.00 Wilderness Canoe Lancashire BB9 7NA email website
16th June 10.30-17.00 Oakwood Youth Club Pennington Flash WA3 1BQ email website
18th August 10.00-15.00 Wilderness Canoe Lancashire BB9 7NA email website
19th August 10.00-15.00 Wilderness Canoe Lancashire BB9 7NA email website
1st September 10.00-15.00 Wilderness Canoe Lancashire BB9 7NA email website
2nd September 10.00-15.00 Wilderness Canoe Lancashire BB9 7NA email website
North
11th May 8.15-9.15 Tyne Valley CC Northumberland NE42 5DQ email website
18th May 20.15-21.15 Hexham CC Northumberland email website
18th May 21.15-22.00 Adults Hexham CC Northumberland email website
18th May 19.00-20.00 Duchess's High School CC Northumberland NE66 2JH email website
18th May 20.00-21.00 Duchess's High School CC Northumberland NE66 2JH email website
10th June 9.30-15.30 Hexham CC Northumberland email website
11th June 18.00-20.00 Tyne Valley CC Northumberland(10-16years) NE425DQ email website
15th June 8.15-9.15 Tyne Valley CC Northumberland NE42 5DQ email website
15th June 20.15-21.15 Hexham CC Northumberland email website
15th June 21.15-22.00 Adults Hexham CC Northumberland email website
15th June 19.00-20.00Duchess's High School CC Northumberland NE66 2JH email website
15th June 20.00-21.00 Duchess's High School CC Northumberland NE66 2JH email website
16th June 10.00-16.00 Tyne Valley CC Northumberland NE42 5DQ email website
17th June 10.00-16.00 Tyne Valley CC Northumberland NE42 5DQ email website
20th June 18.00-20.00 Tyne Valley CC Northumberland(10-16years) NE425DQ email website
20th July 19.00-20.00 Duchess's High School CC Northumberland NE66 2JH email website
20th July 20.00-21.00 Duchess's High School CC Northumberland NE66 2JH email website
20th July 8.15-9.15 Tyne Valley CC Northumberland NE42 5DQ email website
20th July 20.15-21.15 Hexham CC Northumberland email website
20th July 21.15-22.00 Adults Hexham CC Northumberland email website
31st Aug 8.15-9.15 Tyne Valley CC Northumberland NE42 5DQ email website
Yorkshire
5th May 9.30-16.30 River Mountain Experience DL10 6AP email website
6th May 9.30-16.30 River Mountain Experience DL10 6AP Ladies only email website
21st July 9.30-16.30 River Mountain Experience DL10 6AP email website
4th Aug 9.30-16.30 River Mountain Experience DL10 6AP email website
18th Aug 9.30-16.30 River Mountain Experience DL10 6AP email website
East
7th May 10.00-16.00 Mepal Outdoor Centre Ely CB6 2AZ email website
7th May 14.00-17.00 Leighton Buzzard CC Bedford LU7 2AE email website
4th June 10.00-16.00 Mepal Outdoor Centre Ely CB6 2AZ email website
15th Aug 10.00-11.00 Clacton CC Clacton-on-Sea CO15 6DB email website
15th Aug 11.00-12.00 Clacton CC Clacton-on-Sea CO15 6DB email website
22nd Aug 10.00-11.00 Clacton CC Clacton-on-Sea CO15 6DB email website
22nd Aug 11.00-12.00 Clacton CC Clacton-on-Sea CO15 6DB email website
24th Aug 10.00-11.00 Clacton CC Clacton-on-Sea CO15 6DB email website
24th Aug 11.00-12.00 Clacton CC Clacton-on-Sea CO15 6DB email website
27th Aug 10.00-16.00 Mepal Outdoor Centre Ely CB6 2AZ email website
West Midlands
29th April 10.00-15.00 Edgbaston Water Sports Birmingham B16 0AA email website
Throught Out Summer 10.00-16.00 Top Barn Activity Centre Worcester WR6 6NH email Website
5th May 10.00-13.00 Drummond Outdoor email website
26th May 14.00-15.30 Hereford Kayak Club HR4 0BE email website
2nd June 10.00-13.00 Drummond Outdoor email website
3rd June 10.00-16.00 Royal Leamington Spa CC CV32 5AH email website
4th June 9.30-16.30 Upton Warren Outdoor Education Centre Worcestershire B61 7ER email website
5th June 9.30-16.30 Upton Warren Outdoor Education Centre Worcestershire B61 7ER email website
5th June 10.00-15.00 Edgbaston Water Sports Birmingham B16 0AA email website
30th June 14.00-15.30 Hereford Kayak Club HR4 0BE email website
7th July 10.00-13.00 Drummond Outdoor email website
1st Sept 10.00-13.00 Drummond Outdoor email website
16h Sept 10.00-15.00 Edgbaston Water Sports Birmingham B16 0AA email website
6th Oct 10.00-13.00 Drummond Outdoor email website
3rd Nov 10.00-13.00 Drummond Outdoor email website
East Midlands
6th May 10.00-13.00 Northampton Canoe & Kayak NN4 7NA email website
19th May 10.00-15.00 Newark CC Thurlby Lake LN6 9QF email website
19th May 10.00-16.00 Slea Paddlers Sleaford NG34 7TW email website
20th May 10.00-15.00 Newark CC Thurlby Lake LN6 9QF email website
19th May 10.00-17.00 Leicester Outdoor Pursuits LE4 5PN email website
20th May 10.00-17.00 Leicester Outdoor Pursuits LE4 5PN email website
3rd June 10.00-13.00 Northampton Canoe & Kayak NN4 7NA email website
8th July 10.00-13.00 Northampton Canoe & Kayak NN4 7NA email website
5th Aug 10.00-13.00 Northampton Canoe & Kayak NN4 7NA email website
2nd Sept 10.00-13.00 Northampton Canoe & Kayak NN4 7NA email website
7th Oct 10.00-13.00 Northampton Canoe & Kayak NN47NA email website
South East
7th May 9.30-17.00 Longridge Activity Centre Bucks SL7 1RE email website
20th May 9.45-16.00 Surrey Canoe Club TW18 1SS email website
27th May 9.30-17.00 Longridge Activity Centre Bucks SL7 1RE email website
4th June 9.30-17.00 Longridge Activity Centre Bucks SL7 1RE email website
24th June 9.30-17.00 Longridge Activity Centre Bucks SL7 1RE email website
10th July 9.30-17.00 Longridge Activity Centre Bucks SL7 1RE email website
22nd July 9.45-16.00 Surrey Canoe Club TW18 1SS email website
27th July 9.30-17.00 Longridge Activity Centre Bucks SL71RE email website
8th Sept 9.45-16.00 Surrey Canoe Club TW18 1SS email website
London
28th April 10.00 Ealing CC Grand Union Canal UB6 7PQ email website
South
12th May 11.00-16.00 Milton Keynes CC Milton Keynes MK7 8NE email website
19th May 13.00-14.40 Nomad Kayak Club Hertfordshire WD3 1NB email website
19th May 15.00-16.30 Nomad Kayak Club Hertfordshire WD3 1NB email website
20th May 11.30-13.00 Nomad Kayak Club Hertfordshire WD3 1NB email website
20th May 15.00-16.00 Nomad Kayak Club Hertfordshire WD3 1NB email website
23rd May 18.00-19.00 Nomad Kayak Club Hertfordshire WD3 1NB email website
27th May 10.00-12.00 Nomad Kayak Club Hertfordshire WD3 1NB email website
2nd June 11.00-12.00 Reading CC Berkshire RG4 7TH email website
4th June 10.00-16.15 Reading CC Berkshire RG4 7TH email website
6th June 10.00-16.15 Reading CC Berkshire RG4 7TH email website
7th June 10.00-16.15 Reading CC Berkshire RG4 7TH email website
11th June 16.00-17.00 Reading CC Berkshire RG4 7TH email website
23rd June 14.00 Isle of Wight CC Appley Beach Ryde email website
23rd June 11.00-16.00 Milton Keynes CC Milton Keynes MK7 8NE email website
21st July 9.30-16.00 Bewl CC Tunbridge Wells TN3 8JH email website
South West
9th May 19.00-20.30 Thameswey CC Cotswold Water Park GL7 6DF email website
12th May 13.00-16.00 Bath CC BA1 5DD email website
12th May 10.00-17.00 Salisbury CC Wilthshire SP2 7QA email website
13th May 10.00-17.00 Salisbury CC Wilthshire SP2 7QA email website
16th May 19.00-20.30 Thameswey CC Cotswold Water Park GL7 6DF email website
20th May 12.00-17.30 Exeter CC EX2 8DP email website
2nd June 12.00-17.00 Stroud Valley CC Gloucestershire GL5 4HE email website
3rd June 12.00-17.00 Stroud Valley CC Gloucestershire GL5 4HE email website
4th June 12.00-17.00 Stroud Valley CC Gloucestershire GL5 4HE email website
4th June 10.00-17.30 Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team Wiltshire BA13 4EH email website
7th June 18.00-19.30 Bradford & Avon CC Bradford on Avon BA15 1LF email website
9th June 13.00-16.00 Bath CC BA1 5DD email website
13th June 19.00-20.30 Thameswey CC Cotswold Water Park GL7 6DF email website
20th June 19.00-20.30 Thameswey CC Cotswold Water Park GL7 6DF email website
4th Jully 19.00-20.30 Thameswey CC Cotswold Water Park GL7 6DF email website
11th July 19.00-20.30 Thameswey CC Cotswold Water Park GL7 6DF email website
14th July 13.00-16.00 Bath CC BA1 5DD email website
19th July 18.00-19.30 Bradford & Avon CC Bradford on Avon BA15 1LF email website
11th Aug 13.00-16.00 Bath CC BA1 5DD email website
Channel Isles
1st May 18.30-20.30 Jersey Canoe Club email website
12th May 14.00-17.00 Jersey Kayak Adventure Jersey JE2 6FW email website
14th July 14.00-17.00 Jersey Kayak Adventure Jersey JE2 6FW email website
All kit is provided.