Hello there paddlers! A reminder that weekly sessions continue to run to our winter schedule:
🍰 Saturday & Sunday (09.30 arrival, on the water for 10am) – Paddle up to Hurley and back. Remember your own flask and snack, now the tea shop is closed. Keep an eye on the Facebook page for updates on river conditions and potential cancellations.
For those who still want their midweek fix, we’re still running monthly night paddles. Scroll down to ‘Dates for your diary’ for more info.
🗞️ Club News
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📅 AGM: Awards, Photo Competition, and Invitation to Join the Committee
Save the date for our AGM on Monday 3rd Feb, held at Marlow Sports Club this year – there’ll be a bar (oooooh!) and finger sandwiches (ahhhh!).
📢 We welcome interest in all positions on the committee, but are actively looking for people to fill the roles of Secretary, Sea Officer, and Touring Officer so do let us know if you’re interested and/or would like more details – big thanks to Carsten, Andrew, David, and Ian for this year!
🏆 This is also a call for award nominations for Volunteer of the Year, Swimmer of the Year, and Most Improved Paddler. Drop your nominations in an email to Tim. (If you feel someone is deserving of an award that doesn’t fit into one of these categories, feel free to put them forwards.)
📷 Got any good pics from your various trips and club sessions this year? Send them to Charlie and we’ll try to display them at the AGM – we may even turn it into a little competition!
❄️ Marathon Paddling: Training, Events & Advice
Marathon paddling is preparing for the Devizes to Westminster with several training events:
https://reading-canoe.org.uk/thamesides/
https://www.newburycanoeclub.co.uk/waterside-series-home
Due to cold temperatures, use caution on lively rivers and avoid solo paddling. Carry warm, dry kit. Longer one-way trips (16-20 miles) for Marathon boats will be advertised in February.
🥁 Maidenhead Canoe Cavalcade: Call for Volunteers
Get involved with the Maidenhead Canoe Cavalcade on Saturday, June 14th, from 9:00-12:00 along York Stream in Maidenhead town centre! Celebrate paddling with a canoe, kayak, and paddleboard parade, coaching sessions, time trials, and more. Volunteers are needed for safety kayaking, playboat skills display, and event support. Get involved! Contact Dominic Hurst if you can help.
📕 Paddling Our Own Canoe: The Thames from Source to Teddington
Five years ago, MCC members Phil and his friend set off on a 12-day canoe journey from the source of the Thames to Teddington Lock, raising money for UNICEF. After 25 years, Phil’s book, Paddling Our Own Canoe, recounts their adventure. Available from Shieldcrest, Amazon, and Waterstones. Visit his website for more details!
🌉 Bridge Works & Clubhouse: A quick update
Thanks for your patience on the ongoing clubhouse plans. Alex, Steve, and Tim are beavering away liaising with the Council and architect on designs and various permissions, but come end of Feb/March time we’ll be putting together a bit of an action plan for our relocation.
When the time comes, we’ll be grateful to have all hands on deck to help move boats/kit etc, so keep your eyes peeled for updates.
📰 🚣 Recent Highlights
Bryn came prepared!
📅 Dates for your diary…
Below is a list of all of our upcoming paddles and trips. Click on the arrows for more information and booking details.
JANUARY
Tues 14th Night paddle (on water for 7pm)📍 MCC, Marlow
A leisurely paddle upstream or downstream. Like our midweek summer paddles – just in the dark! Bring hats and glowsticks. Book your space on Spond.
FEBRUARY
Sat 1st Pool Session📍 Chalfont Leisure Centre 18.30+
Great opportunity to practice skills in clean water! Sign up on member mojo.
Mon 3rd AGM📍 Marlow Sports Club, SL7 2AE 19.30+
Our 2025 Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday 3rd Feb at Marlow Sports Club, starting at 19.30.
The meeting will follow the rules set out in our constitution. The meeting must be attended by at least 20 members.
The meeting agenda includes:
- Minutes of the last meetings
- Reports from the Chair and Treasurer
- Adoption of accounts and appointment of the auditor
- Membership fees
- Appointment of the trustees
- Amendments to the constitution
- Election of the committee
- Annual club awards
Tues 11th Night paddle (on water for 7pm)📍 MCC, Marlow
A leisurely paddle upstream or downstream. Like our midweek summer paddles – just in the dark! Bring hats and glowsticks. Book your space on Spond.
Sat 15th – Sun 16th Whitewater Trip (UK)📍 Location TBC
New to whitewater? Get in touch with Dave if you’re keen to get started. Frequent paddlers, sign up on the Spond App and email our equipment officer to reserve a club boat.
MARCH
Thurs 20th Night paddle (on water for 7pm)📍 MCC, Marlow
A leisurely paddle upstream or downstream. Like our midweek summer paddles – just in the dark! Bring hats and glowsticks. Book your space on Spond.
Sat 22nd – Sun 23rd Whitewater Trip (UK)📍 Location TBC
New to whitewater? Get in touch with Dave if you’re keen to get started. Frequent paddlers, sign up on the Spond App and email our equipment officer to reserve a club boat.
APRIL
Sat 12th – Sun 13th Whitewater Trip (UK)📍 Location TBC
New to whitewater? Get in touch with Dave if you’re keen to get started. Frequent paddlers, sign up on the Spond App and email our equipment officer to reserve a club boat.
MAY
JUNE
Sat 14th Maidenhead Canoe Cavalcade (09.00-12.00)📍 York Stream
Get involved with the Maidenhead Canoe Cavalcade on Saturday, June 14th, from 9:00-12:00 along York Stream in Maidenhead town centre! Celebrate paddling with a canoe, kayak, and paddleboard parade, coaching sessions, time trials, and more. Volunteers are needed for safety kayaking, playboat skills display, and event support. Get involved! Contact Dominic Hurst if you can help.
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