Welcome to our club
New Members - Join St Austell Canoe Club, and you will get . . .
- A free 2 week trial, with all equipment provided at no cost
- Training and support provided by our team of Paddle England 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
- NEW MEMBERS - Just come along to Porthpean on any Thursday evening club night. Click the link below for full information.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Club News (see News & Events above for the complete listing)
Isles of Scilly camping/kayaking trip 2026
Paddle in good company around the beautiful coastline of St Mary's, cross over to the Eastern Isles and see the amazing wildlife: seals, seals and more seals, razorbills, guillemots, maybe even a puffin too. Circumnavigate St Martins and Tresco, have a picnic on Bryer, maybe even paddle over to St Agnes or go rock hopping on Men-a-vour. Can you do all of this in a week - yes you can, and some!
Seeking expressions of interest for a week's kayaking and camping on St. Mary's in 2026
Dates: Saturday 8th to Saturday 15th August 2026
Cost: £350-£400 estimate to include ferrys, transport of kayaks, kit and camp fees (exact amount will be confirmed once numbers are set).
Who for: SACC Club members, club members and partners
Following successful weeks on the St Mary's in 2023 and 2024, we are once again hoping to visit the IOS again in August 2026.
If you are intestested, please email me via treasurerstaustellcanoeclub@gmail.com
John