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Canoe
and kayak club in Islington, London N1
Regents is
a very active and friendly adult club based in Islington, London. The
club runs beginner's courses and organises regular trips to white
water rivers as well as the occasional trip to gentler flat water
locations.
Some members also participate
in slalom and river racing events and occasionally head off to the
coast in search of surf.
Club nights
The club meets
on Monday evenings from 6:30pm to 8:30pm and on Thursday evenings from 7.00pm to 9.00pm on the City Road
Basin of the Regents canal at Graham Street, London N1. For details
of pool sessions see club calendar.
The club is not usually open on Bank Holidays.
New opening times on Thursdays
On Thursdays, the club will now open at 7.00 pm and we will close at 9.00 pm.
Monday opening times will remain 6.30 – 8.30 pm. |
Facilities
Boats, paddles and bouyancy
aids are available for use on club nights, changing rooms and hot
showers are also available. The club owns a good deal of equipment
which can be hired outside of club hours by club members. A slalom
course is set out on the City Road Basin. Members have free use
of all equipment and facilities during club opening hours.
How to find us
The club is based at 16-34 Graham Street, London N1 8JX. This is roughly ten minutes walk from Angel tube station (Islington) or Old Street tube station (both on the Northern Line). From Angel head south east on City Road, towards the City. From Old Street head north west along City Road, towards Islington. Graham street is about 1/2 mile from both stations. The club is 500m along Graham street on the right. The club shares the facilities of Islington Boat Club.
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Visiting the club
Non-members
Each month the club offers opportunities for non-members to visit the club.
Our Open Evenings provide non-members with an opportunity to be shown around the club and given access to the water. Please note that no formal instruction is given on these evenings.
Club Taster Evenings are two hour sessions which are aimed at non-members who have no previous experience of kayaking, but who want to have a go at paddling under the guidance of experienced volunteers, in a safe, fun and friendly environment.
You must be able to swim and aged over
18. Bring a change of clothes for paddling in, trainers or sandals
for wearing when on the water and a towel. All sessions start at 6.30pm.
See courses for dates, costs and booking information.
Once you have attended an Open Evening or Taster session you will need to join the club to continue paddling. See membership.
Non-members may also visit the club during opening hours to have a look around, but cannot use the facilities or access the water. More information.
Members
Members of RCC are able to paddle on the canal every Monday and Thursday evening at no additional cost. Members may introduce guests to the club on these evenings, providing that they take personal responsibility for the guest(s) and accompany them on the water.
This includes ensuring they only use a spraydeck if you are satisfied that they have had previous experience of using one and that they have completed a capsize test with spraydeck. If in doubt do not provide them with one. Encourage them to join the club and do a capsize test with spraydeck at the canal or a pool session.
The cost to the guest is £5, payable to the Duty Officer or a committee member. Guests must sign the Casual User Form, available from the Duty Officer.
Joining the club
If you would like to become a member of Regents Canoe Club please visit the membership section. Fill in your details on the membership form and return it to the address on the form, together with a cheque made payable to Regents Canoe Club.
You can also bring the completed form and payment to the club when it is open, or to a pool session, and join immediately. You can then start to paddle straight away.
Children / teenagers
To visit or join Regents Canoe Club you must be over 18 years old.
Children and teenagers wishing to kayak can contact Islington
Boat Club who are based at the same address as Regents. The nearby Pirate Castle also caters for children, as does Westminster Boating Base in west London.
Boat hire
The club does not hire boats out to non-members. See links page for public canoe and kayak hire options near London.

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