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Sussex is lucky to be the home of a number of excellent canoe & kayaks clubs. Canoe clubs are a great place to learn kayaking and canoeing skills as well as being a great place to meet fellow paddlers. The majority of local canoe clubs run the BCU Star Award Schemes and various other training courses throughout the year. In addition to paddling in home waters many of the local canoe clubs organise trips to locations throughout the UK and some even abroad.

The following list shows links to local canoe clubs near Brighton Canoes:

Adur Canoe Club

Location: Shoreham - River Adur

The Adur Canoe Club's main activities are based on the River Adur, Shoreham-by-Sea. The club's main sessions are run on the River Adur most Sunday mornings at 10am throughout the year. During the summer months the club run a Tuesday evening session at 6.45pm.

For more information visit: www.adurcanoeclub.org.uk

Arun Canoe Club

Location: Lancing - Lancing College Pool

Arun Canoe Club meets every Sunday evening at Lancing College Pool. The club also organises & runs various trips throughout the year including day trips on the River Arun. Membership to the club includes free training & assessment by the clubs BCU qualified coaches.

For more information visit: www.aruncanoeclub.org.uk

Chichester Canoe Club

Location: Chichester - Chichester Canal Basin

The club operates from April to October and is based on the Chichester Canal Basin. Members have the opportunity to access high quality coaching, trips and paddling in a relaxed social environment. The club in also linked to The Hunston Project aimed at providing kayaking for junior paddlers.

For more information visit: www.chichestercanoeclub.co.uk

Cuckmere Valley Canoe Club

Location: Exceat near Seaford - River Cuckmere

The Cuckmere Valley is a beutiful setting for any activity particularly kayaking. The CVCC offers coaching & training for both beginners & experienced kayakers. The club also runs various away trips to other local rivers such as the River Rother & Medway as well as various whitewater rivers further afield.

For more information visit: www.cvcc.org.uk

Hastings Canoe Club

Location: Hastings - St Leondards Beach

Hastings Canoe Club in situated on the beach on the far west side of St Leonards. The club offers guidance and tuition to newcomers as well as running a number of trips including exotic places such as Uganda! The club also run pools sessions for those looking to learn in a warmer environment.

For more information visit: www.hastingscanoeclub.org.uk

Martlet Kayak Club

Location: Brighton - Madeira Drive Arches

Martlet Kayak Club is a small but lively members Club based in Brighton, which provides facilities, equipment and training to promote and encourage the participation in kayaking and canoeing. The club offers coaching & training as well a running various trips.

For more information visit: www.martletkayakclub.info

Another option for training & tuition in kayaking & canoeing skills is outdoor centres & commercial operators. If clubs really aren't your thing or you are looking for more instant, intensive or specially tailored training then commerical providers could be a good choice.

The following list shows links to local outdoors centres & commercial coaching services near Brighton Canoes:

Adur Outdoor Activity Centre

Location: Shoreham - River Adur

The Adur Outdoor Activities Centre, situated on the banks of the River Adur at Shoreham, offers a wide range of outdoor and adventure activities including Canoeing/Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Indoor & Outdoor Climbing, Raft- Building, Orienteering and much more.

For more information visit: www.aoac.org.uk

East Sussex Canoe Centre

Location: Exceat near Seaford - River Cuckmere

The Seven Sisters Canoe Centre offers sessions in canoeing, kayaking and rafting for school groups, groups with special needs, families and businesses in the beautiful surroundings of the Seven Sisters Country Park. All groups are accompanied by a fully qualified British Canoe Union instructor.

For more information visit: www.eastsussex.gov.uk/...

Hatt Adventures

Location: Based in Sussex - Will Operate Anywhere

Hatt Aventures run various Kayak & Canoe Experience days as well as the BCU Star Award Schemes training & assessment courses. Hatt Adventures also offer personal tution courses in kayaking and canoeing that can be tailor made to your requirements. They also offer a variety of other outdoor pursuits.

For more information visit: www.thehatt.co.uk

The Kayak Coach

Location: Courses & training throughout Sussex

Brighton Canoes team member Adrian operates his own independent business offering personal tuition in kayaking & canoeing. Adrian offers sessions to both groups & individuals as well as offering BCU Star Award courses training & assessment.

For more information visit: www.thekayakcoach.co.uk