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 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)
Availability update:
3rd Nov - 2 slots available
10th Nov - fully booked
17th Nov - 4 slots available
24th Nov - 8 slots available
All remaining sessions 1st Dec to 23rd Feb - 8 slots available
Winter Pool Sessions 2026
Tuesday evenings, 7pm–8pm
Piran Meadows Resort, White Cross, Newquay TR8 4LW
Dates
Weekly sessions from 3 November 2026 to 23 February 2027.
Membership
You must be a St Austell Canoe Club member to attend pool sessions.
If you are not already a member, you can purchase a Pool Membership at a reduced rate, which allows you to book and attend sessions. Please check that spaces are available before purchasing a Pool Membership.
Booking
You can book as many sessions as you wish.
Spaces are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Each person must make and pay for their own booking. You can use the same email address for family members.
Bookings are non-refundable, but you can transfer a booking to another club member.
Children
Children must be in Academic Year 6 or above.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or other known adult, who must remain at the pool but does not need to paddle.
Cost & payment
£17.50 per session, payable via PayPal.
You do not need a PayPal account to pay. Payments are processed securely through the PayPal website.
Venue information
The site barrier code is included in your recent Pool Information email.
The resort's spa, bar, children's play area and pool viewing area will be available to us, so non-paddling partners are welcome and can enter free of charge.
Boats & equipment
Kayaks, paddles and spray decks are provided at the venue. Do not bring your own kayak.
Night Paddle
Saturday, 24th October 2026
Venue: Caffa mill Fowey
This years night paddle will be caffa mill Fowey
Parking at Caffa Mill is £1.30 for 1hour and free after 1600.
Saturday 24Oct.
Park at 1500.
On the water by 1530. "SHARP"
Arrive Lerryn 1630.
Eat 1700.
Depart 1800.
Back at Caffa Mill 1900.
So it will be going dark as we paddle back.
the usual boat decorations are welcome,
glow sticks, fairy lights, etc,
No white lights on the water,
The meal will be at the Ship Inn, please see the menu and attendance choice on face book
high water 1707, sunset 1811,
if you require club boats to attend speak to Andrew Quigley who will help with kit,
Contact: Lee Flanagan