The Club Open Evenings are an opportunity for non-members to visit the club. There is no coaching on these evenings, but a club member will be at the club to show you round, tell you about the club and assist you to get on the water.

Club Open Evenings

Once a month Regents Canoe Club has an Open Evening for non-members to come down and find out about the club. There is no formal coaching on these evenings, but a club member will be at the club to show you round, tell you about the club and assist you to get on the water if needbe. Cost £5 per session. Each session is limited to 12 visitors. Should you wish to come again, you will need to join the club.

Please note that no refunds can be given unless the Open Evening is cancelled by Regents Canoe Club. The evenings start at 6.30pm at the club.

What you need to wear
Please arrive wearing clothes that you do not mind getting wet, such as an old tracksuit or woolly jumper. Jeans and other heavy cotton clothes are not suitable. Footwear, such as old trainers or plimsolls, is a must and, if it is cold, a woolly hat and a lightweight nylon jacket or cagoule would also be useful. Changing rooms (and showers) are available if you need to change your clothes.

You will need to bring a towel, a change of dry clothing for after paddling and a plastic bag (for your wet gear).

Please click here to read a notice about paddling at the club.

Dates for 2010 are as follows:

• Monday 1st March 2010 - full
• Monday April 12th - full
• Monday May 10th 2010
• Monday June 7th 2010
• Monday July 5th 2010
• Monday August 2nd 2010
• Monday September 6th 2010
• Monday October 4th 2010
  

Booking a place on Club Open Evening

There are three steps.

Step 1) Click here to read participation statement

Step 2) Use the PayPal buttons below to pay £5.00 for the evening you have selected. If your chosen evening is booked up, please select another date. You will receive an automatic confirmation of your payment which also confirms your place on this course. As all courses are run by volunteers we cannot guarantee to send any further confirmation. In the highly unlikely event of a course being cancelled we will contact you in advance and arrange a refund or allow you to select another date.

Monday 1st March 2010		Full
Monday 12th April 2010		Full
Monday 10th May 2010
Monday 7th June 2010
Monday 5th July 2010
Monday 2nd August 2010
Monday 6th September 2010
Monday 4th October 2010

Step 3) Once you have made payment, click here to open and complete the application form. This can be submitted electronically.

If you have any problems with the forms or payment for the Open Evenings, please contact ian.white@regentscanoeclub.co.uk

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Other organisations offering professional instruction
Westminster Boating Base - charitable trust teaching young people and adults to sail, canoe and kayak on the River Thames.
Plas Y Brenin - National Mountain Centre - www.pyb.co.uk
Plas Menai - National Watersports Centre - www.plasmenai.co.uk
Glenmore Lodge - Scotlands National Outdoor Adventure Centre - www.glenmorelodge.org.uk
Kayakojacko - www.kayakojacko.co.uk

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Slalom / fitness sessions on Thursday evenings

The club holds regular slalom / fitness sessions on Thursday evenings throughout the winter. These are open to all members and are free to attend.

The sessions are open to all members, whether you have been paddling white water for years or only started paddling this summer. Slalom is a great way to learn new strokes, refine your paddling technique and keep fit. All welcome - the more the merrier! Further info from Dan (dan@regentscanoeclub.co.uk).

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Introduction to White Water courses

The Regents Canoe Club Introduction to White Water Kayaking course is designed for adults (18+) who have little or no previous experience of paddling kayaks, but want to get out onto moving water by the end of the course. You begin by learning how to control your boat on the relative calm of the Regents canal, quickly progressing to moving water and ultimately your first taste of white water!

Regents will run two or three beginner's courses in the spring and summer of 2010. Dates have yet to be finalised and these courses are not available for pre-booking. If you would like to register an interest in these courses, please email web@regentscanoeclub.co.uk and we will let you know when the courses become available.