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Regents Canoe
Club Based at the Regents canal, Graham Street, London N1 |
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Regents Canoe Club is a member of the BCU (number 598) |
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.
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.
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.
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.
Non-members 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 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 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.
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Regents Canoe Club, based at Regents canal, 16-34 Graham Street, London N1 8JX
Published 06/05/2010