St Austell Canoe Club

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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.

 

Pre season club nights (members only)
Thursday, 4th April 2024
Venue: Porthpean

Pre season club nights in April

this year we will be trialling club nights in April

these will be for fully paid up members only

members with their own boat and kit preferred

this is to reduce shed time as we estimate only

an hour to hour and half of daylight

 Thursday April 4th 7pm

also expect to park in the car park (pay)

as the field is very wet and boggy

Contact: Lee Flanagan
Posted by: Lee.Flan 15-03-2024
Annual General Meeting (raising motions for discussion)
Thursday, 25th April 2024
Venue: Porthpean Sailing Club at 7.00pm


The AGM will take place at Porthpean Sailing Club starting at 7.00pm.

Any members wishing to raise motions for discussion should follow the procedure detailed on the following web page:
https://staustellcanoeclub.org.uk/club-constitution.html

The Officer Duties document can be downloaded for reading here:
https://staustellcanoeclub.org.uk/downloads.html

The agenda for this meeting has now been sent out to all members.

All current paid up members of the club are entitled to attend this meeting.

Contact: Ian Greenhill
Posted by: Pete.E 30-03-2024
1st club night of 2024
Thursday, 2nd May 2024
Venue: Porthpean

1st club night of 2024

Porthpean

all details are on the website 

Posted by: Lee.Flan 25-03-2024
Sea kayak trip
Saturday, 6th July 2024
Venue: Caerhays (porthluney)

saturday 6th July Sea kayak trip

meet at Caerhays 0930, 

on the water 1000 / off water 1400

brink food and drink

dress appropriately for several hours paddling

it may be raining and windy

bring helmets if you have one and want to go rock hopping

also they keep your head warm

lunch stop at Port Loe before return

and remember it's a pay and display car park

 

Contact: Lee Flan
Posted by: Lee.Flan 05-07-2024
Charlestown Regatta
Saturday, 20th July 2024
Venue: Charlestown

Kayak safety support for morning Triathlon and afternoon raft races.

Timings TBC.

Contact: Ian Greenhill
Posted by: Pete.E 08-05-2024
Cremyl sea kayak trip
Saturday, 17th August 2024
Venue: Cremyl

Saturday 17th August 0900am

Cremyl / Plymouth sound sea trip, 

"SEA KAYAKS ONLY"

dress for a days paddling and bring a packed lunch,

we will explore Plymouth sound, Drakes island,

Plymouth breakwater, as the weather/sea allows, 

Meet 0900, OTW as soon as, 

W3W- crops.luck.goes

PL10 1HX

OS SX453535

directions, 

Trerulefoot roundabout (A38 diner)

take A374 to Torpoint

turn off at Antony, take B3247 to millbrook

follow B3247 to Cremyl 

carpark is on the left before the Pub (edgecombe arms)

 

Contact: Lee Flan
Posted by: Lee.Flan 09-08-2024
Night Paddle
Thursday, 19th September 2024
Venue: Golant

Next Thursday Club night paddle,

Thursday 19th September.

Meeting at Golant at 6pm on the water by 6.30pm.
Paddle up to The Ship INN in Lerryn along the River Fowey.
Enjoy a drink and a bight to eat then the return paddle back to Golant in the dark.

High tide is 7.26pm

Bring money for the car park at Golant and for a drink/food at the pub.

Please come prepared with glowsticks/lights for the return journey.(feel free to get creative)
NO white lights or torches please. Either coloured lights or glow sticks are required for all paddlers!

Club kit can be borrowed by arrangement with Kevin Bray on 07850 161895.

If I can get a reply so can gauge numbers and let the pub know how many to expect.

(Car sharing as much as possible would be great as limited parking)

Contact: Lee
Posted by: Lee.Flan 15-09-2024
Sea trip
Saturday, 19th October 2024
Venue: Hannafore (west Looe)

Sea kayak trip, Saturday 19th October,
Hannafore (west looe) to Seaton & Return,
"WEATHER PERMITTING"

Meet at 0930 (or before) on the water 1000 at the latest,
W3W branched.remainder.bachelor
OS grid, 255 523
Meet at the coastguard building on Marine drive hannafore,
park on side of road, ( not sure on if you have to pay,
Dress appropriately and for the days weather and time of year,
bring food and drinks (preferably hot)

I will post a go-no go, on Friday afternoon,

Cheers Lee

Contact: Lee Flan
Posted by: Lee.Flan 15-10-2024
AGM 2025
Thursday, 30th January 2025
Venue: Porthpean Sailing Club - 7:00pm

The AGM will take place at Porthpean Sailing Club starting at 7.00pm.

Any members wishing to raise motions for discussion should follow the procedure detailed on the following web page:
https://staustellcanoeclub.org.uk/club-constitution.html

Full details of this meeting have been sent out by email to all members.

All current paid up members of the club are entitled to attend the meeting.

Contact: Ian Greenhill
Posted by: Pete.E 29-11-2024
Porthpean Field Access

ALL MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE . . .

There has been a cliff fall below the SWCP/access track close to the bottom gate of the field.

Therefore, under no circumstances can vehicles use the bottom access to the field. We can walk on this part of the road with kayaks and canoes.

At this point in time, the top gate must be used for all vehicle entry and exit.

This instruction will continue until further notice.

Contact: Dave Clare (Safety Offcer)
Posted by: Pete.E 18-02-2025
Club Coaches meeting
Thursday, 27th March 2025
Venue: Carclaze pub

Club Coaches pre season meeting

Thursday March 27th 7pm

at the Carclaze pub St Austell

Agenda will be emailed

Contact: Lee Flanagan
Posted by: Lee.Flan 31-01-2025
1st club night of 2025
Thursday, 1st May 2025
Venue: Porthpean

1st club night of 2025

Thursday May 01st

meet at 6:30pm for 7pm start

we look forward to seeing everyone 

Contact: Lee Flanagan
Posted by: Lee.Flan 31-01-2025