Scarborough and District Canoe Club

Getting started with the club

For beginners the club holds “come and try it” pool sessions and training sessions at Bramcote school in the winter (mid September to mid April, fortnightly) and coaching sessions at Wykeham lakes in the summer (May to July). At these sessions novices are coached through the basics of paddling, rolling and various safety and rescue procedures. The basic requirements for these sessions are the ability to swim and appropriate clothing (swimming costume and t-shirt for the pool, wet suit and shoes for the lakes). All other equipment will be supplied.

Membership

Full membership – over the age of 18 years old (see C below) £15 per year.
Family membership – the spouse and/or children of a full member £35 per year.
Junior members – under the age of 18, unless unemployed, disabled, or in full time education £10 per year.

Those under 14 years of age will only be admitted when one or both parents are members. Each junior member under the age of 14 years of age must have a parent or guardian, who is responsible for that member, present at each session or trip.

Membership package

Access to club equipment
Access to BCU qualified club instructors
Regular information to keep you up to date with what is going on
Opportunities for regular paddling
Opportunities to put forward your own ideas for paddling with support from qualified instructors
High level of safety and safety cover ar all regular club events
BCU club affiliation
Club introductory booklet for new members
Club Log Book for beginners
Website

Hire of equipment
Basic equipment (other than clothing or wetsuits) is available to hire as a club member. For cost and terms and conditions please refer to your club membership booklet.

For more competent boaters contact us either by telephone or via the email contact board on the contact us page.