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Strong winds shortened our planned paddle, but heading downstream with the wind and tide behind us made for an enjoyable trip. Along the way we spotted jumping fish, egrets, oystercatchers and, best of all, a group of seals lazily watching us pass.
From peaceful riverbanks near Wareham to the vibrant quayside of Poole’s Purbeck waters, a club kayak trip along the River Frome offered newly trained paddlers the perfect blend of practical coaching and lively navigation. Under the watchful eye of coach Paula, the group tackled winding bends, overhanging branches, and local wildlife, pausing on a gravel bank for pasties and an impromptu poetry reading. Basking in glorious sunshine, the day wrapped up with a refreshing dip, swift gear packing, and well-earned drinks outside The George back in West Bay. - Report by Annette Atkinson
Discover the magic of paddling along England’s only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site with Heritage Coast Canoe Club. Based in West Bay, Bridport, our supportive community offers the ultimate pathway to sea kayak Dorset—starting with beginner-friendly taster sessions on the calm waters of the River Brit and building your skills week by week until you're ready to explore the stunning cliffs, sea coves, and marine life of the Jurassic Coast
Early starts, calm seas, and good ice cream—the three Amigos take on the Jurassic Coast, paddling from Charmouth past the famous Cobb to lunch at Humble Point.
28 July and 4th August
The paddles are ready... but is the raft? 🛶🏴☠️ The Heritage Coast Canoe Club is officially entering a team in this year’s legendary West Bay RNLI Raft Race! We are trading our sleek canoes for a custom-built, homemade raft, and we need you on the riverbank to cheer us on.
HCCC Recognised for community work.
Well done everyone!
For this year’s Paddle UK’s – Big Clean Up, we had five ‘intrepid’ paddlers in assorted craft cleaning up the River Brit on Saturday 24th May.
Bridport FC members embraced their inner Loch Ness monsters for the 2024 RNLI Raft Race in West Bay.
Watch live views of West Bay and our paddling area
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