We are a totally inclusive family friendly canoe club with bases in Basingstoke and Odiham. Our members can make use of our swimming pool sessions at QMC over the winter months, and our equipment and paddling sessions on the Basingstoke Canal at Odiham all year round. Our club-house isn't finished yet, but we are working on it! We have an enthusiastic team of British Canoeing / PaddleUK qualified volunteer coaches and paddle-sport leaders so we can cater for a wide range of abilities from absolute beginner upwards, and a range of disciplines including touring canoe and kayak, sea kayak, white water and most recently, SUP. We can also run group activities for Scouts, Guides and similar organisations. Please contact us if you would like more information - we'd love to hear from you.
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