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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.

Club nights

The club meets Monday and Thursday nights from 6:30 to 8:30pm 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 .

On Thursdays throughout the winter slalom / fitness sessions are held for club members. Come down for some stamina / fitness training around the basin to keep in shape, and some slalom gate-work to brush up your skills. More info.

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

You will find us 10 minutes walk from Angel Tube (Islington) or Old Street Tube (both on Northern Line); From Angel head south east on City Rd, 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 50 yds 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 Introduction to Paddlesport evenings are two hour sessions which are aimed at those who have no previous experience of canoeing or kayaking, but who want to have a go at paddling under the guidance of experienced volunteers, in a safe, fun and friendly environment. Instruction is given (e.g. how to hold the paddle, forward and backward strokes, turning).

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.

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 Introduction to Paddlesport session you will need to join the club to continue paddling. See membership.

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. 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.

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Children
To visit or join Regents Canoe Club you must be over 18 years old. Children and teenagers wishing to kayak should contact Islington Boat Club who are based at the same address as Regents.

Boat hire
The club does not hire boats out to non-members. See links page for selected boat hire options near London.