Forthcoming Events
Experience the thrill of moving water
10th-11th March 2012
Moving water beginners course on the rivers of Dartmoor.
White Water 2012
Hot off the press - the newly published Whitewater Development Plan for 2012.
All the details, requirements and dates for the current year are here.
Opportunities for everyone, from beginner to expert. Read it here
Pool Sessions at Pentewan Seahorse Centre
Starting Thursday 3rd November
Times: Session1, 6.30pm-7.30pm. Session2, 7.30pm-8.30pm
Cost: See Membership Page for costs.
Contact: Mark Fowler to book your place.
Canoe England South West Newsletter
Monthly newsletter with details of various events for paddlers and coaches in the south west area. View Latest Newsletter
Past Events
Whitewater Trip River Fowey
CANCELLED
NOT suitable for complete novices
Meet: 10.00am at Tesco carpark Holmbush or 10.45am at the Halfway House pub.
Phone Rob on the number below to book a place.
Contact no: 01726 68935 Rob Smith
Important: To be confirmed, so check the website Friday evening / Saturday morning for confirmation of this trip.
Sea Trip from Maenporth Beach
Sunday 4th Dec 10.30am on the water
Sea Boats Only
May be windy...check website before you set off for changes / cancellations.
Arrive 10.00 ready to go at 10.30
Contact no: 07976 272353 Lee Franklin
Location: Maenporth beach nr Falmouth grid ref 791296
The plan: Weather dependent but I hope to head south towards the Helford then make it up as we go!
Bring lunch and warm drink.
Off the water about 14.00
HW 12.04
End of Season Social Evening and Buffet
Saturday 22nd October 7.30pm for 8.00
Come along to our end of season Social Evening and Buffet at the Pentewan Seahorse Centre. The cost for the buffet will be £7 per head (how cheap is that?) and includes pasties, sandwiches, quiches, salads and choice of 2 gateaux.
Arrive 7.30pm for 8.00pm.
Phone Julie ASAP(16th Oct abs. latest) to book your place and select your choice of either cheese or meat pasty.
Contact: Julie on 01726 70477
Night Paddle Golant
Thursday 29th September 6.00pm
Night Paddle from Golant to Lerryn and back (with stop off at Lerryn pub for a drink etc). Meet at Golant 6pm. Bring your own boat and equipment unless you’ve pre-arranged for hire of equipment via Mark Fowler. Remember to bring money for parking, pub and lighting for you and your boat. Avoid white lighting for when you’re on the water ie use glow sticks etc (white light ie head lights/torch ok for when off the water). Should be a good night!
Falmouth Swim Support
Sunday 29th May
Castle to Castle swim for the RNLI. Experienced Sea Kayakers needed to help with the swimmers. BBQ at the end for all.
Further details: Brian Sheen
3 Star Surf Training and Assessment
An opportunity to take part in a 3* surf training and assessment next weekend at Gwithian. Details here
Ozzell Bowl Social Evening
Saturday 16th April 8.00pm
After the great success of our January evening, another . . .
St Austell Ten-Pin Bowling
£5.00 per person - 16 places available (2 teams)
2 Lanes are reserved for us to show off our skills, or lack of.
Ring Ali now on 01208 872681 to reserve a place.
Ozzell Bowl Christmas Social Evening
Friday 21st January 8.00pm
St Austell Ten-Pin Bowling
£5.00 per person per hour - 16 places available (2 teams)
2 Lanes are reserved for us to show off our skills, or lack of, so ring Ali now on 01208 872681 to reserve a place.
New Year Paddle at Percule
Sunday 2nd January 10.00am
First paddle of the year. Details here
Contact: Dave Clare
Club Night Paddle Golant to Lerryn
Thursday 30th September 6.30pm on the water
Our annual night paddle from Golant to Lerryn will take place on Thursday 30th September. We will be on the water at Golant at 6.30pm (Sunset 7.00pm).
Lights are required for all paddlers, but no white lights please. Glow Sticks are fine.
Non Star paddlers must be with a competent paddler.
Visit to MRCC Falmouth
Tuesday 28th September 7.45pm
Dave Clare has organized a get-together with the Maritime Rescue Co-Ordination Centre at Falmouth.
Meet at the coast guard office at Pendennis at 19:45 with a brief from the MRCC team commencing at 20:00 finishing at 21:30. There are three places left, so Sea kayakers names to Dave to attend this brief.
Cremyll Sea Trip
Saturday 4th September 10.30am on the water
Sea Trip from Cremyll (Plymouth Sound near Mount Edgecumbe).
For 3 Star or above, or by arrangement with Dave Clare.
Fowey Harbour Swim
Sunday 5th September 9.00am on water town quay
Swimmer support required for the Fowey Harbour Swim in aid of the NSPCC. 9.00am swimmers in at Town Quay.
Party at Darren's House
Saturday 17th July 6.00pm onwards
All members are invited to Darren's for a party. Food, drink, entertainment, plus a field to camp the night if you wish.
Porthpean Sailing Club Sail/Kayak and BBQ Disco
Saturday 19th June 2.00pm onwards
All members are invited to Porthpean Sailing Club for the chance to sail on Saturday afternoon and also for a BBQ and Disco in the evening at the Midsummer Party. Sailing club members will in return get the chance to try a kayak or canoe.
BBQ and pudding cost is £5.00 per person
Disco with "invisible" Martin
If you will be partaking of the evening food, then please let Kay know by Wednesday 16th June - Tel: 01726 69951 or email: kfecc@aol.com.
For the other events, just turn up and enjoy.
BCU Foundation Safety & Rescue
Saturday 24th April and 15th May 9.30am
Meet at Porthpean club car park at 9.30am for training.
Please bring food and hot drink for the day and your canoeing kit. You will be getting very wet.
Book a place with Dick Hobba on 01726 70477
White water trip at Lostwithiel River Fowey
Saturday 21st January 10.30am
Ideal for beginners
Social Evening - Bowling at St Ozzell Bowl
Saturday 21st January 7.30pm
St Austell Ten-Pin Bowling - 16 places available (2 teams)
2 Lanes are reserved for us to show off our skills, or lack of.
Ring Julie on 01726 70477 to reserve a place.
Sea Trip Marazion
Sunday 27th Nov 11.00am on the water
This is weather dependent so please check website on the day for cancellations if it looks rough, or ring me 07976 272353. If it's blowing a hooley . . . it's off!
Location: Marazion
Sea boats only please (due to open water nature of trip)
Skill level: As long as you are happy in a sea boat in a force 3 to 4, can paddle approx 20km at a leisurely pace and have appropriate winter clothing come along.
Meeting: Jordan's cafe on long rock road Marazion.
Arrive 09.30 on the water at 10.00, grid ref 515310, post code TR17 0AA
Directions: Down the A30 through Crowlas, next roundabout take 2nd exit, T junction turn left, carpark 150m on your right. Cafe is in the carpark (not sure of the parking costs). Bring a packed lunch and a warm drink. Please be prepared for cold weather no matter what the conditions.
The plan: Depends on the weather, but ideally cross the bay to Newlyn and follow the coast along past Mousehole and to Lamorna, possibly lunch there. Return on the rising tide to circumnavigate St Michaels mount.
Off the water approx 15.00
HW 18.00
Lee
Cornwall Clubs Surf Weekender
Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th October
Campsite near St Eval
Contact: Rob Smith
Cremyll Sea Trip
Wednesday 24th August 10.30am on the water
Sea Kayak Trip from Cremyll (near Millbrook)
Contact: Dave Clare
AGM
Thursday 21st April 7.00pm
Venue: Porthpean Sailing Club
All members are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting.
The meeting will include the annual election of club officers. Any members wishing to stand for election for the 2011/2012 season are free to do so.
In addition to the usual annual reports and business, our very own Rob Smith will be giving a presentation.
River Paddles on the Fowey at Trago
Sunday 27th February and Sunday 20th March
Meet at 10.00am at Two Waters Foot (185 649 ) in the layby.
The trip is for 2 star paddlers who can roll if water levels are low, and 3 star if water levels are high. I can take 10 paddlers on the water, booking is on first come first go paddling.
Please ring me to book a place on 01726 70477. Dick Hobba
Christmas Party
Saturday 11th December 7.30pm
Come along to Porthpean Sailing Clubhouse and make merry at our Kayak Club Christmas party. Details here
Contact: Ali on 01208 872681
Cornwall Clubs Surf Weekend
Saturday 9th & Sun 10th October
Camping and surfing weekend based at St Eval. Details here
Contact: Rob Smith
FRCC Marathon Race Support
Sunday 3rd October 12pm on the water
Support required for the Fowey River Canoe Club's annual Marathon Race. Details here
End of Season Club Dinner
Saturday 2nd October 6.30pm
Come and join us for an end of season Club Dinner at the Seahorse Centre Pentewan.
Book by 29th September. Details here
Roadford Lake Swim
Saturday 25th September 8.00am - 5.00pm
Swimmer support required for the Roadford Lake 1 mile Swim in aid of Hospiscare. Free camping for 2 nights, breakfast & lunch provided. Details here
Fowey Triathlon Swim
Sunday 12th September 8.15am
Swimmer support required for the Fowey Triathlon Swim.
8.15 am on the water, 9.00am first swimmers in.
St Eval Camp Weekend
Friday 27th - Monday 30th August
Camping and paddling weekend hosted by Peter Frost at his country estate in St Eval.
Isles of Scilly Trip 2010
Friday 23rd July - Friday 30th July
A week long camping holiday on the beautiful Isles of Scilly. Not just for paddlers, but for family and friends as well. See details here and booking form.
River Paddles on the Fowey at Trago
Sunday 28th February and Sunday 28th March
Meet at 10.00am at Two Waters Foot (185 649 ) in the layby.
The trip is for 2 star paddlers who can roll if water levels are low, and 3 star if water levels are high. I can take 10 paddlers on the water, booking is on first come first go paddling.
Please ring me to book a place on 01726 70477. Dick Hobba
New Year Paddle
Saturday 2nd January 10.00am Fowey
Launch Caffa Mill slipway (parking at the library available)
Kayaks and Canadian Canoes all welcome.
The club kayaks will not be available for this event, so you will need your own boat. If you want to paddle a Canadian however, then contact Darren to arrange. Please arrive in plenty of time to be on the water at 10.00am.
Contact Dave Clare