March to September 

Monthly taster sessions will be run from Colt Hill Clubhouse on the Basingstoke Canal in Odiham throughout the summer.

Friday Evenings Children's Paddles will re-start in May

During the spring and summer the Club runs a fun session for younger paddlers on the Basingstoke Canal each Friday evening from 6.00 to 7.30pm each week.  These sessions will re-start in May 2022.


Basingstoke CanalDuring the summer when we are paddling on canals and rivers and have a couple of months away from the confines of the pool, it is important that we pay particular attention of the abilities and requirements of the whole group. Here are a few ground rules:

A brief reminder that a licence is required for most local rivers and canals: this includes the Basingstoke Canal. See requirements below for local waterways

Basingstoke CanalBe sure to:

  • Leave the environment as you find it. 
  • Take your litter home with you.  
  • Keep noise to a minimum.  
  • Do not damage bankside vegetation when launching or landing.  
  • Where possible keep to any designated paths or launching points.  
  • Canoe a safe distance away from wildlife