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The coastline of Cornwall is made up of stunning cliffs, golden beaches, historic ports and harbours, plus some amazing wildlife.
A kayak offers a unique opportunity to explore all this in a safe way within the club environment. Various club trips are organized throughout the year which cater for all levels of experience. These are all led by our team of BC qualified club coaches.
Availability update as of 25th October:
3rd Nov - 1 slot available
10th Nov - fully booked
17th Nov - 4 slots available
24th Nov - 8 slots available
1st Dec - 8 slots available
8th Dec - 8 slots available
15th Dec - 7 slots available
22nd Dec - 7 slots available
All remaining sessions 5th Jan to 23rd Feb - plenty of 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.