LOCATION: Brentford Boating Arch, Kew Bridge: https://www.chelseakayakclub.co.uk/about-the-club/club-locations/
What3Words: Jelly.Probe.Cards. Please do not enter the arch nearest the water via the gym if a class is being held. Wait for the Thames Leader to open the other end (facing the pub) to gain access to the toilets and changing room.
NON-MEMBERS & GUESTS: Non members and guests are welcome when conditions and skills allow. If you are not a member, please email beforehand to confirm you can attend, so that your name is not removed from the list below. Please send an email to: info@chelseakayakclub.co.uk. The session fee for a non-member/guest is £15. When you have a confirmed place please transfer £15 to the club bank account (this is a “business” bank account): HSBC Bank, Account name: Chelsea Kayak Club, Sort code: 40 02 32, Account number: 71526596.
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT: Please keep eye on forecast and bring your own cag or waterproof jacket if you have one, water, and a snack for a mid-paddle break.
GROUP SIZE: Max number is the Leader plus 6 but depending on the group this might change to more. The minimum number of people is the Leader plus 2. Email the Thames Leader or info@chelseakayakclub.co.uk if the list is full but you would like to join the paddle.
TIMINGS: Please arrive on time so we can be on the water at the scheduled start time. If you are running late or need to cancel please message (not email) the session leader at least an hour before the meeting time. This is important as the trip may need to be cancelled if we go under the minimum group size.
Thursday 19th September 2024 – No paddle this week
SESSION TIMINGS: Meet at tbc; On The Water (OTW) at tbc. Aiming to be off the water by tbc.
TIDES: Kew Bridge HW 16:40 and LW 01:10 (+1) – see Admiralty Easy tide for further details if required.
SUNSET: 19:05 – please bring lights for this trip (e.g. put white bike lights into two plastic milk containers and bring some string to attach them).
GRADE: B (Explore and above, see here for more details: Trip Guidelines « Chelsea Kayak Club )
LEADER: tbc
Please sign-up by 16:00 on Wed 18 Sep 2024, if you would like a place and will require use of boats and equipment.
Thursday 26th September 2024
SESSION TIMINGS: Meet at 18:30; On The Water (OTW) at 19:00; Aiming to be off the water by 21:30.
TIDES: Kew Bridge LW 17:30 and HW 22:40– see Admiralty Easy tide for further details if required.
SUNSET: 18:50 – please bring lights for this trip (e.g. put white bike lights into two plastic milk containers and bring some string to attach them).
GRADE: A (Discover and above, see here for more details: Trip Guidelines « Chelsea Kayak Club )
LEADER: Mike L
Please sign-up by 16:00 on Wed 25 Sep 2024, if you would like a place and will require use of boats and equipment.
Total Attendees: 1| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1. | Gilly |
Thursday 3rd October 2024
SESSION TIMINGS: Meet at 6.30pm; On The Water (OTW) at 7pm ; Aiming to be off the water by 9.30pm.
TIDES: Kew Bridge HW 16.20hrs LW 00.20hrs (+1)- see Admiralty Easy tide for further details if required.
SUNSET: 18.33 hrs – please bring lights for this trip (e.g. put white bike lights into two plastic milk containers and bring some string to attach them).
GRADE: B (Explore and above, see here for more details: Trip Guidelines « Chelsea Kayak Club )
LEADER: Liza
Total Attendees: 0| # | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| No attendees found. | ||
Thursday 10th October 2024
SESSION TIMINGS: Meet at tbc; On The Water (OTW) at tbc; We will go upstream with flow & see where we get to, put our lights onto kayaks & then come back at slack with the flow. Aiming to be off the water by 10pm & put away by 10.15pm.
TIDES: Kew Bridge LW tbc HW tbc – see Admiralty Easy tide for further details if required.
SUNSET: tbc – please bring lights for this trip (e.g. put white bike or camping lights into two plastic milk containers and bring some string to attach them).
GRADE: A (Discover and above, see here for more details: Trip Guidelines « Chelsea Kayak Club )
LEADER: tbc
Please sign-up by 16:00 on Wed 9 Oct 2024, if you would like a place and will require use of boats and equipment.
Total Attendees: 0| # | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| No attendees found. | ||
PLEASE NOTE
- These sessions are not suitable for people with no or limited paddling experience, you must meet our minimum prerequisites: Trip and Session Guidelines.
- Please make sure you read the Port of London Authority’s (PLA’s) Basic Principles of Navigation/Paddling on Upper Tideway (For more complete information see Paddling on the Tideway – A Code of Practice for Paddling on the Tidal Thames 2017 ). See also The River Thames Recreational Users Guide – Teddington to Sea Reach
- Also useful for tides and events on the river see PLA Boating on the Thames page .
- LIGHTS ARE REQUIRED WHEN PADDLING AFTER DARK. Please bring your own waterproof torches if you have them, or place white bike lights in two milk cartons and bring some string to attach them to the kayak.
- Follow any specific instructions that are given by the session leader, such as getting on the water and group management.
- Neoprene spray decks and BA/PFD’s are available.
- Please look after any kit that is borrowed – treat it with care and as if it is your own.
- Even when in a group with an experienced paddler, everyone on the river is responsible for their own safety, keeping a look out and navigating in a correct manner to avoid collisions or causing a collision, etc.
- Failure to comply with PLA rules can result in you being fined £5,000.
