Based in Abingdon-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, Kingfisher Canoe Club is a friendly Club with few rules whose members paddle for enjoyment. Kingfisher was formed in 1974 as a club for over-18’s. In late 2016 Kingfisher formally merged with its sister organisation Pathfinder Youth Canoe Club. Now known as the Pathfinders Youth Section it provides  progressive development canoe and kayaking activities for the 11-18 age group.A lot of regular paddling happens in the Abingdon/Sutton Courtenay area. Throughout the year we paddle from the club hut in Abingdon, Wednesday evenings around 6.00pm in summer (late May to October) and 9am on Sundays in winter (October to May). Sunday morning paddles do occur through the summer but not as regularly. In addition to the local paddling of the Thames and its weirs and backwaters there are indoor pool sessions in winter and a number of annual trips to rivers further afield. Rivers in Dartmoor, Wales and Scotland are regularly paddled.There are also a numerous ‘ad-hoc’ trips arranged by members during the year such as canoe surfing, and trips to various rivers in the UK and further afield. There aren’t many parts of the world that a member of KCC hasn’t  paddled and the general rule of thumb is that if you fancy paddling somewhere new or exotic, just ask. Someone in the club is bound to have been there or fancy joining you in your adventure.