Welcome to Bideford Canoe Club

Bideford canoe club is an active family friendly canoe club based in North Devon. We make the most of our local facilities with regular kayak surfing, white water paddling as well as coastal and flat water river touring. The club is active throughout the whole year and is always keen to welcome new members. Our main activities are kayak and wave-ski surfing, sea kayaking and both flat and white water river trips. Levels range from absolute beginners to expert.

The club welcomes members of all ages, with a general minimum of nine years, as anyone younger does not fit the equipment we have on offer. Family membership is always a popular choice.

If you are a beginner member we can offer training throughout the year, introductory work is done with winter indoor pool sessions, summer evening courses and weekend trips throughout the year. Many people are willing to help bring on your skills and confidence, done through training on both a formal and informal basis.

Unfortunately, due to our club insurance, we are unable to rent out equipment to non-members nor offer taster sessions.

If you would be interested in joining us why not get in touch or explore the website further to find out a bit more about who we are and what we do.

Northern Ireland 2024….The Causeway Coast

Pete Thorn’s account of another sea kayaking adventure! We woke to hear the small tents flapping and considered briefly getting out into the cold morning. Another challenging day lay ahead for sea kayaking in Northen Ireland. It was June, heading towards the longest day but it was still winter there …

The Magnificent Severn/Seven

 Report by Mike Clarke Last Saturday morning, June 22nd, a group of us set off …

Paddling the Margins Film Premiere

Last summer one of our members Jack Hampton embarked on an epic journey the length …

Shetland Isles 2023….The Fantasy Coasts

Pete Thorn’s account of an incredible adventure, with photos from Pete, Maria and Joe. Every …
Surf kayaker riding wave.

World Surf Kayaking Championship 2022

Congratulations to BCC members Toryn Pett & Emma Fishleigh for helping England win a team …