Bromley
Canoe Club have been paddling for over 25 years. It is an extremely
well established club, affiliated to the British Canoe Union, currently
having around 100 members. We meet every Monday night from 8.00pm till
10pm at West Wickham Swimming pool (except bank holidays) for training
sessions.
The Main emphasis of the club is enjoyment and leisure but SAFETY
AND RESPONSIBILITY are
also very high on our philosophy, both on and off the water. The club
currently has over 15 Instructors (canoe and kayak).
As the club has its own Instructors, once on poolside, all you have to do is ask
for help or tuition. Training is very important in the club and it is taken very
seriously along with safety.
We welcome new members (there is no need to join straight away). You will be asked to swim 50 metres and be shown how to exit a capsized kayak safely.
The
British Canoe Union star tests are also taught and examined by our own
and other club Instructors. These can lead you to becoming an Instructor
yourself in the future.
Training is done both in the pool and on specially organized training
days at various venues. More serious trips are organized from September
to May to allow for White Water Training. Places visited in the last
12 months include The River Dart, River Exe, Teesdale the Treweryn and
the Lyn. We have also visited both the Cardiff and Nene Whitewater centers
recently. Day trips often include Cuckmere Haven, near Eastbourne, the
Medway, the Wey Navigation and the Thames. Club memebrs also organize
smaller "non-club" trips to areas such as the French Alps
and further a field.
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