Club Events

Join us for upcoming paddles, training sessions, and social events

Upcoming Events

Bucklers Hard to Lepe Beach
19
Sept

Bucklers Hard to Lepe Beach

Saturday 19 September 2026

Led by Dan Cantrell

A river trip from Bucklers hard to the beach at Lepe

Experience Level

Progressing
🔒 Members Only
✓ 6 spaces available
The Great Brit Valley Rotary Duck Race - Helpers Needed
20
Sept

The Great Brit Valley Rotary Duck Race - Helpers Needed

Sunday 20 September 2026

Help us support the Brit Valley Rotary Club’s annual Duck Race! 🦆 We’ll paddle from West Bay at around 1pm to the Brewery, where we’ll position ourselves around the weir to help catch around 1,000 rubber ducks after the 3pm race. Suitable for members with some paddling experience. No real ducks will be harmed!

Experience Level

Progressing
🔒 Members Only
✓ Spaces Available
Pool Sessions at Bridport Leisure Centre - October
3
Oct

Pool Sessions at Bridport Leisure Centre - October

Saturday 3 October 2026

Led by Paula Bates

Pool Kayak Sessions to develop water confidence and technique as well as roll training for paddlers progressing.

Experience Level

Total Beginner
✓ 20 spaces available
Swanage to Old Harry Rocks Sea Trip
18
Oct

Swanage to Old Harry Rocks Sea Trip

Sunday 18 October 2026

Led by Dan Cantrell

Autumn paddling at its finest! Join us as we take on the classic route from Swanage out to the magnificent chalk stacks of Old Harry Rocks.

Experience Level

Competent
🔒 Members Only
✓ 7 spaces available
Pool Sessions at Bridport Leisure Centre - November
7
Nov

Pool Sessions at Bridport Leisure Centre - November

Saturday 7 November 2026

Led by Paula Bates

Build water confidence and develop technique, support strokes, rescues, capsize practice, rolling practice

Experience Level

Total Beginner
✓ 20 spaces available

Past Events

9/11/2026

Club Annual General Meeting and BBQ

AGM & Elections: and BBQ Social All Members Welcome

8/16/2026

Wareham Frome River Trip is back

Swap the sea for the river! We’re heading inland to Wareham for a scenic, easy going trip along the water. It’s the perfect spot for a relaxed paddle and a catch-up with the group.

8/8/2026

Charmouth to Lyme Regis - Sea Trip

Explore the spectacular Jurassic Coast from the water! We are putting in for a brilliant sea trip connecting Charmouth and Lyme Regis. Expect stunning cliff views and great company.

7/25/2026

Wareham River

Looking for a change of pace? We are heading inland for a beautiful scenic river trip along the Wareham. This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy some relaxed paddling and catch up with fellow members.

7/18/2026

Durdle Door - Sea Kayaking

Paddle one of the most iconic stretches of the Dorset coast! Join us for a magnificent sea trip out to the famous limestone arch of Durdle Door.

6/21/2026

Father’s Day Paddle

Father’s Day paddle for members dads can bring family or family bring dads (doesn’t have to be theirs). 10am-12pm This is a members event so one person needs to be a club member. £-Free

Experience Level Key

Total Beginner

Never paddled before

Beginner

Paddled a bit — sit-on but not enclosed

Progressing

Comfortable paddling on sheltered water (sit-in)

Intermediate

Basic Sea and Moving water

Competent

Comfortable with rescue techniques

Advanced

Instructor, leader level

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