Canoe London http://canoelondon.com Kayak clubs, canoe clubs and paddling in London Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:19:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 White Water South Alps guidebook – 65 classic kayaking runs in France, Italy and Switzerlandhttp://canoelondon.com/white-water-south-alps-guidebook/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=white-water-south-alps-guidebook http://canoelondon.com/white-water-south-alps-guidebook/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:05:52 +0000 Ian Tokelove http://canoelondon.com/?p=3155 Every year thousands of British kayakers head for the South Alps, in search of white water and excitement. Whether you are an old hand or an ‘Alps virgin’ – there is one guidebook which all white water kayakers turn to – White Water, South Alps. Now in its third edition, the guidebook is packed with [...]

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]]> http://canoelondon.com/white-water-south-alps-guidebook/feed/ 0 Shepperton Canoe Slalom – 22/23 June 2013http://canoelondon.com/shepperton-canoe-slalom-june-2013/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shepperton-canoe-slalom-june-2013 http://canoelondon.com/shepperton-canoe-slalom-june-2013/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:44:00 +0000 Ian Tokelove http://canoelondon.com/?p=3138 Shepperton Canoe Club are hosting a canoe slalom competition over the weekend of 22nd and 23rd June, with some slalom coaching on the Saturday morning. This is a Division 4 (entry level) and Division 3 event. This is a great event for newcomers to come and try canoe slalom. There will be lots of opportunity [...]

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]]> http://canoelondon.com/shepperton-canoe-slalom-june-2013/feed/ 0 Mind the faff – a classic Alps kayaking maphttp://canoelondon.com/mind-the-faff-alps-kayak-map/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mind-the-faff-alps-kayak-map http://canoelondon.com/mind-the-faff-alps-kayak-map/#comments Sat, 08 Jun 2013 15:34:21 +0000 Ian Tokelove http://canoelondon.com/?p=3104 Every year a unique migration takes place across the UK. White water kayakers take flight for warmer climes, heading south in search of sunshine and crystal clear, snow melt water. For many, their destination will be the small French town of Briançon, nestled high in the Haute Alpes. Here, four Alpine valleys converge to produce [...]

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]]> http://canoelondon.com/mind-the-faff-alps-kayak-map/feed/ 0 Canoe London newsletter 31st May 2013http://canoelondon.com/newsletter-31st-may-2013/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newsletter-31st-may-2013 http://canoelondon.com/newsletter-31st-may-2013/#comments Fri, 31 May 2013 13:56:38 +0000 Ian Tokelove http://canoelondon.com/?p=3068 A quick round up of news for canoeists and kayakers in the London region. Follow Canoe London on Facebook or Twitter for regular updates. You can view the original newsletter at http://eepurl.com/AeTo1 Sailing and canoeing on a summer’s day On Sunday 9th June the North London Sailing Association and Castle Canoe Club, in partnership with GLL, [...]

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]]> http://canoelondon.com/newsletter-31st-may-2013/feed/ 0 Sailing and canoeing on a summer’s dayhttp://canoelondon.com/sailing-and-canoeing-on-a-summers-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sailing-and-canoeing-on-a-summers-day http://canoelondon.com/sailing-and-canoeing-on-a-summers-day/#comments Thu, 30 May 2013 12:12:53 +0000 Ian Tokelove http://canoelondon.com/?p=3061 On Sunday 9th June the North London Sailing Association and Castle Canoe Club, in partnership with GLL, bring you free jazz, sailing and canoeing at the West Reservoir Centre, Green Lanes N4. Free sailing and canoeing sessions are available between 10-11am and 2-3pm, with jazz from the Ted Emmett Quartet from midday. Organic barbeque from [...]

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]]> http://canoelondon.com/sailing-and-canoeing-on-a-summers-day/feed/ 0 Lee Valley Freestyle Kayaking Event 30th June 2013http://canoelondon.com/lee-valley-freestyle-kayaking-event-30th-june-2013/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lee-valley-freestyle-kayaking-event-30th-june-2013 http://canoelondon.com/lee-valley-freestyle-kayaking-event-30th-june-2013/#comments Tue, 28 May 2013 16:42:54 +0000 Ian Tokelove http://canoelondon.com/?p=3054 GB Freestyle Kayak are providing a day of freestyle competition at the Lee Valley White Water Centre on 30th June, with exclusive use of the Legacy white water course. The competition is open to all, you don’t need previous experience to take part. The competition will use one white water feature for Novice to Youth [...]

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]]> http://canoelondon.com/lee-valley-freestyle-kayaking-event-30th-june-2013/feed/ 0 London Canoe Sprint Regatta, Sunday 21st July 2013http://canoelondon.com/london-canoe-sprint-regatta-2013/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=london-canoe-sprint-regatta-2013 http://canoelondon.com/london-canoe-sprint-regatta-2013/#comments Sat, 25 May 2013 14:45:43 +0000 Ian Tokelove http://canoelondon.com/?p=3043 Do you feel the need for speed? This one-day Canoe Sprint regatta in London’s Docklands will provide nail-biting racing, inter-club competition and a great opportunity for paddler development. The all-you-can-race entrance price is just £12 per head. This event is open to all paddlers in Junior and Veteran Canoe Sprint classes, Canoe Sprint novices and Senior B, [...]

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]]> http://canoelondon.com/london-canoe-sprint-regatta-2013/feed/ 0 Wild water racing at Lee Valleyhttp://canoelondon.com/wild-water-race-lee-valley/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wild-water-race-lee-valley http://canoelondon.com/wild-water-race-lee-valley/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 10:27:28 +0000 Ian Tokelove http://canoelondon.com/?p=3019 Canalside Activity Centre are organising a series of Wild Water Races at the Lee Valley White Water Centre on Sunday 28th July. The event will take place on the Legacy course, providing 160 metres of grade two and three water. Competitors get two runs each, fastest time wins. £15 for seniors, £10 for juniors. Practice [...]

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]]> http://canoelondon.com/wild-water-race-lee-valley/feed/ 0 Canoe slalom: learn the basics of teaching canoe slalomhttp://canoelondon.com/canoe-slalom-coaching/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=canoe-slalom-coaching http://canoelondon.com/canoe-slalom-coaching/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 16:37:29 +0000 Ian Tokelove http://canoelondon.com/?p=3005 The GB Canoeing Legacy Project Team are aiming to deliver part one of a BCU Discipline Specific Module for Canoe Slalom, under the guidance of Canoe England. In this one day module you will learn the basics of teaching Canoe Slalom to paddlers starting out on a Slalom pathway. The module is ideal for canoe [...]

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]]> http://canoelondon.com/canoe-slalom-coaching/feed/ 0 Beginners kayak course with Meridian Canoe Club, May 2013http://canoelondon.com/kayak-course-meridian-2013/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kayak-course-meridian-2013 http://canoelondon.com/kayak-course-meridian-2013/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 11:50:59 +0000 Ian Tokelove http://canoelondon.com/?p=2994 Here is a great opportunity to get three days of kayak training for beginners, including a river trip, for just £25! Meridian Canoe Club are offering three days of kayaking-related skills development on the 18th, 26th and 27th of May 2013. Please note, this course is targeted at adults, but under 16s are welcome on [...]

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