🚣 Sep-Oct 2025 🍂

Keen to practise your sea kayaking skills in a warm, clean environment?! If there’s sufficient interest (8 or more people), Simon will organise a pool session on Saturday 25th October. Please accept the invite on Spond to register interest.

To sign up for and arrange lifts for club trips (from sea kayaking day trips, to white water overseas adventures…) you’ll want to download Spond.

1. Search for ‘Spond’ on the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android)
2. Download the app – the icon looks a bit like a red tennis ball.
3. Paste this link to join MCC’s area: https://group.spond.com/DOLJL

“There’s no such thing as bad weather – just the wrong kit!
Even as nights draw in, kayaking continues at MCC, though evening sessions finish next week. In tougher conditions we may have to be selective about who we take out, but rarely turn people away.

The secret to winter paddling is warmth and the right clothing.

Modern gear makes a huge difference. A dry cag with twin waist is ideal, with latex or neoprene seals to keep water out. Add neoprene trousers or, better still, a full drysuit for total protection. Layer thermals underneath – pukka kayaking kit if you like, but Decathlon basics do the job. For feet, think wetsuit boots or wetsuit socks with old trainers. If using a drysuit, add thick socks plus neoprene socks inside boots.

Hands and heads suffer most, so go for neoprene mitts or pogies – never Marigolds! Top off with buoyancy aid, helmet or beanie, and you’re set. Always paddle in threes, check weather, carry hot drinks, snacks, and phone, and leave a plan with someone.

MCC runs winter trips to help you build skills and confidence safely. Join us and learn to enjoy the river, whatever the season. See you out there!” Tim.

Pop it in your diaries! We’ll be having our Christmas *YES WE SAID THE ‘C’ WORD!* social on Saturday 13th December at Marlow Sports Club. More details to come.

Marlow Canoe Club is turning 50! 

To mark our 50th anniversary, we’re inviting you to take part in our 50 PADDLE CHALLENGE!

 From July 2025 to July 2026, we’re aiming to record 50 unique paddle trips from our members – one trip per person, anywhere in the UK or the world.

 Whether it’s a quiet local stretch or an overseas adventure, we want your story on the water!

 The chosen 50 paddles will be collated into a commemorative book for the occasion, and displayed at our half century social in the summer of 2026.

So what are you waiting for?! Get planning those paddles! 

📢👉 DOWNLOAD A SUBMISSION FORM HERE! 👈📢

Great opportunity to practice skills in clean water! Sign up on member mojo.

[UPDATE: FULLY BOOKED] Weather permitting, Simon will aim to run a club trip to Lulworth Cove. This will be no longer than a 9 mile paddle to give an opportunity to explore the rocks, caves, and coves. Details TBC once weather picture is clear. Suitable for those with some sea experience who are happy in slight swell and small waves. Sign up on the Spond app.

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.

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.

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.

Save the date for our annual Christmas shindig! More info to come.

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.