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)
We've recently emailed everyone who on this trip. If you're expecting to be on this trip and didn't receive it, please get in touch as soon as possible.
Trip dates & travel times:
Saturday 8th August – Saturday 15th August 2026
Location:
Pelistry Campsite, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly
• Outbound ferry: 06:45 from Penzance (Saturday 8th August)
• Return ferry: 09:00 from Hugh Town (Saturday 15th August)
Numbers & accommodation:
We currently have 25 confirmed places, filling 11 of our 12 tents. That leaves:
• One empty tent – suitable for a couple or up to three people (same gender)
• One spare space in a tent currently shared by two males
It would be great to fill these remaining spots, as this will help reduce the overall cost per person.
Estimated cost:
Based on previous trips, we're expecting the cost to be in the region of £350–£370 per person.
If you're interested in joining, please get in touch as soon as possible.
Thanks,
John & Vicky
treasurerstaustellcanoeclub@gmail.com
As the new season approaches, membership fees are due for payment.
Existing Members – Go to the Renew Membership page.
New Members – Go to the Join page to join the club.
St Austell Canoe Club
Swanpool
sea kayaks
TBC nearer date
Porthoustock / manacles
sea kayaks
TBC near date
Portmellon to Chapel Point
sea Kayaks 10:30am
possible out to Gwineas (mid tide)
lunch at Gorran or Vault
TBC nearer the time
23/24 or 30/31