Welcome to our club
New Members - Join St Austell Canoe Club, and you will get . . .
- A free 4 week trial, with all equipment provided at no cost
- Training and support provided by our team of British Canoeing qualified coaches
- A range of boats and equipment available for you to use
- Club paddles every Thursday evening at Porthpean throughout the summer
- Regular paddles at various locations around the coast of Cornwall at weekends
- Children welcome - minimum age academic year 6 onwards
* Just come along to Porthpean any Thursday evening at 6.30pm for a free trial *
About our canoe club
We are an active group of members who meet regularly to go paddling and develop our skills. We are a friendly group, who welcome both new and experienced paddlers to the club.
Paddling opportunities include sea, surf, and white water . . . Read More >
Club Nights
In the summer months, Porthpean Beach is the venue for our weekly evening paddle sessions, all led by our team of BC qualified coaches.
The club owns a number of kayaks plus gear, available for use by members and prospective members . . . Read More >
The coastline of Cornwall is made up of stunning cliffs, golden beaches, historic ports and harbours, plus amazing wildlife.
A sea kayak offers a unique opportunity to explore all this in a safe way within the club environment. Various club trips are organized throughout . . . Read More >
Surf and White Water
Cornwall has some of the best surf beaches in the UK, and Devon has some great white water rivers.
Surf Kayaking can be enjoyed all year round, and White Water Kayaking is perfect in the winter months with plenty of water in the rivers . . . Read More >
Club News (see News & Events above for the complete listing)
We have been asked to support the swimming races during Fowey Royal Regatta week. The races will take place on Tuesday 21st August at approximately 6.45pm. The time may be moved back slightly as there is a cruise ship due to leave the harbour at 6.30pm.
Meeting on the water at Caffa Mill (where the car ferry leaves from) at 6.20pm ready to paddle down to Town Quay for the briefing. Parking will be available from 6pm in the library car park.
The races are normally finished by 7.45pm - this may change depending on when the cruise ship departs.
Paddlers will need to have their own boats.
A trip up the river Camel to Wadebridge for a Fish & Chips treat.
Details to follow.
As part of the marine conservation society this club night will be a beach clean night
Sunday 16th September
Cremyl sea trip (sea boats only)
Explore the sound of Rame
Bring appropriate clothing/food & drink
and money for parking & a pint afterwards in the pub
Evening trip from Golant to Lerryn in the dark.
Details to follow.