Meridian Canoe Club

Bedford Hasler Race, Eastern Region
2016-05-01 | Viking Kayak Club, MK40 1QS
Hasler Races
The Hasler race series can be raced in any K1, K2 or C1.
The races have 9 divisions and the lower divisions (7 to 9) race between 4 to 5 miles, the middle divisions (6 to 4) race between 6 to 8 miles and the top divisions (1 to 3) race 12 miles approx.).
Lightning Races:
These are for paddlers under the age of 12 and they use the plastic lightning K1.
These races are usually about 2 miles in length.
More information about racing can be found on the Marathon Racing website: http://www.canoeracing.org.uk

Beginners Kayaking Course - Day 3
2016-04-30 10:30 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Danson Lake, DA6 8HL, United Kingdom
Meridian Canoe Club is pleased to be able to offer a kayaking course.
The Beginners Course will be will be based at Danson Park on the lake, the home of Meridian Canoe Club. We will also invite you to attend one of our pool sessions so we can help you build confidence with exits in a warm environment. For the final day of the course we will travel to the river Medway for a day on the river.
Please note, this course is primarily targeted at adults, but under 16’s are more than welcome on the course providing they are accompanied by an adult who is either taking part in the course or staying on site while the training is taking place.
Please further note that whilst the minimum age for the club is 8 years old we insist that children under the age of 10 are accompanied on the water by a family member during the course.
Date Day Description Start End
16/04/2016 Saturday Full day 1030 1600
17/04/2016 Sunday Afternoon 1300 1600
13/04/2016,20/04/2016 or 27/04/2016 Wednesday Pool session 2015 2115
30/04/2016 Saturday Morning 1030 1300
01/05/2016 Sunday River trip on the Medway 0930 1900
The course is aimed at developing the skills of any potential members prior to them joining the club, or to give any new members the chance of gaining skills to help them be more involved in club activities as an active member.
The cost of the course £65 which includes a year’s membership to Meridian Canoe Club allowing the participants the opportunity to practice and develop the skills they have gained on the course. For further information, please email enquiries@meridiancanoeclub.com. Discounts are available for family groups and couples.
The Course will only go ahead if there is sufficient interest so please share the details of the course with any friends or family members you think may be interested.
Please complete this form and return to enquiries@meridiancanoeclub.com.

Danson Lake - General Paddling Session
2016-04-30 10:00 - 12:30, 2016-04-23 10:00 - 12:30, 2016-04-16 10:00 - 12:30, 2016-04-09 10:00 - 12:30, 2016-04-02 10:00 - 12:30, 2016-03-26 10:00 - 12:30, 2016-03-12 10:00 - 12:30, 2016-03-05 10:00 - 12:30 | Danson Lake, DA6 8HL, United Kingdom
General Paddling session at Danson Lake.

Pool Session - Crook Log.
2016-04-27 19:00 - 22:30, 2016-04-20 19:00 - 22:30, 2016-04-13 19:00 - 22:30, 2016-04-06 19:00 - 22:30 | Crook Log Pool, DA7 4HH
19:00 – 20:15 Development Polo Session
20.15 – 21.15 General Pool Session
21.15 – 22.30 Senior Polo Session
Crook Log Leisure Centre
Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 4HH

Guildford Hasler race. London & South East Region.
2016-04-24 | Wey Kayak Club, GU1 1LW

London Youth Games training.
2016-04-23 10:30 - 12:30 | Danson Lake, DA6 8HL, United Kingdom
London Youth Games training session.
NOTE:- This session timing is preliminary and may be subject to change. Check with the event organiser before attending.

Beginners Kayaking Course - Day 2
2016-04-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Danson Lake, DA6 8HL, United Kingdom

London Youth Games training.
2016-04-17 10:30 - 12:30, 2016-04-10 10:30 - 12:30, 2016-04-03 10:30 - 12:30 | Danson Lake, DA6 8HL, United Kingdom
London Youth Games training session.

Beginners Kayaking Course - Day 1
2016-04-16 10:30 - 16:00 | Danson Lake, DA6 8HL, United Kingdom

Committee Meeting
2016-04-04 19:30 - 22:00 | The Boathouse, DA6 8HL
Committee Meeting at Danson Boathouse 19:30 to 22:00.

Pool Session - Crook Log
2016-03-30 08:00 - 17:00

Pool Session - Crook Log
2016-03-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2016-03-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2016-03-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2016-03-02 19:00 - 22:30 | Crook Log Pool, DA7 4HH

Cambridge Hasler race. Eastern Region.
2016-03-20 | Cambridge Canoe Club, CB23 3PN

General Paddling session at Danson Lake.
2016-03-19 10:00 - 12:30 | Danson Lake, DA6 8HL, United Kingdom

Thames trip - Greenwich to Battersea
2016-03-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Greenwich, SE10 9NW
Andy Garlick and Tim Harlow are planning a Thames Trip on Sunday 8th May 2016.
It will be from The Queen’s Steps, Park Row, Greenwich SE10 9NW to either Westminster Boating Base (WBB), Grosvenor Road, SW1V 3JY or St Mary’s Church Slipway, Battersea Church Road, SW11 3NA . This is a tidal trip of either 7.63 miles land miles (WBB) or 10.06 miles (Battersea); the final destination will be decided either whether we have access to WBB and or the experience of the group. The tide will be with us throughout the trip. Paddlers should be of a 2* standard or working towards this award.
Timetable.
Meet at boathouse at 08.30 to load boats and equipment.
Leave by 09.00.
Arrive at Park Row, Greenwich and unload.
Drivers (max 5) for shuttle leave by 9.30.
Arrive at either Westminster Boating Base, Grosvenor Road, SW1V 3JY or St Mary’s Church Slipway, Battersea Church Road, SW11 3NA and park by 10.30.
I will then take the 5 drivers back to Greenwich, park and we launch by 11.30.
Tides.
LW Greenwich Pier 10.03
Launch 11.30
HW Chelsea bridge 16.55.
If you would like more information, speak to either Andy at the pool, or Tim at the lake.
