Introduction Course dates and booking form

The Tamar Canoe Association is based at Jubilee Green Saltash Cornwall, the club is a members run club and caters for many disciplines and all abilities regardless of if you are a beginner, intermediate or experienced paddler who wishes to join a group of like minded paddlers. The club meets on Thursday evenings at 19.00hours throughout the summer starting in April and continues until the end of September with many weekend trips planned for those wishing to take part. The club caters for sea kayaking, surf kayaking, river kayaking, white water kayaking and canoeing or if you wish for a social paddle with like minded friends The Tamar Canoe Association is the place for you.

During the Summer season coaching sessions are held following the British Canoe Union 1-3 Star Award's scheme. There are total beginner's courses which last for 6 weeks before you join the main groups. If you are above 11 years old Tamar Canoe Association welcomes you to join us. Once you have become a member you are welcome to use the clubs equipment under the supervision of a qualified coach during Thursday evening club nights or beginners courses. All you need to turn up with is suitable clothing - kayak or canoe, helmet, buoyancy aid, helmet and paddle will be supplied if you are early enough!

All of our coaches are volunteers and dedicate their time for others to enjoy their sport. During the winter months members are welcome to join in pool sessions which are held throughout the winter (time table is normally released in September prior to the summer season ending) whether you wish to improve your skills in general, practice Eskimo rolls the warm water is welcoming. The club has social events throughout the year and every club member is welcome, if you need to discuss or wish to receive any further information please contact the membership secretary, any of the coaches or committee.

The club has a membership of approximately 120 members, you can join as an individual or as a family. When you have joined the club all club run training is free (please remember coaches are volunteers), equipment on a Thursday evening is free for club members to use providing equipment is not already taken on the night by other members who get there earlier- so make sure you are there early!! Members get up to a 15% discount at Kayaks and Paddles

In 2008 The Tamar Canoe Association was awarded a Lottery grant of approximately £9,000 which went towards many externally run training courses for club members plus new equipment.

If you wish to join Tamar Canoe Association please click on the link "Membership" where you can download the membership form.