Links to, & addresses of, other useful sites
There are many UK canoeing and outdoor recreation links - I've tried to select those likely to be useful to our members, including ones I myself check or use regularly. I try to keep them checked, but links do move - so please do let me know of any problems or errors - or if you have a favourite, "undiscovered" link you'd like added to my list - just email secretary@civilservicecanoeclub.org.uk... I've tried to highlight Clubs, suppliers etc in the London/South East area at the top of relevant sections. For further information on other CSSC activities look at the CSSC London or the CSSC web sites.
Note: the Civil Service Canoe Club is not responsible for the contents or reliability of the linked web sites. Listing should not be taken as endorsement of any kind. We cannot guarantee that these links will work all of the time and we have no control over the availability of the linked pages.
Contents
- Bulletin Boards
- "Key Links Lists"
- Governing Bodies, BCU Regions/Access
- Disciplines
- Clubs and personal pages
- Manufacturers, Suppliers etc
- Centres, Magazines, Adverts etc
- Weather and other useful info
- Other useful stuff
Bulletin Boards
The best resource for day-to-day kayaking news and gossip in the UK is the set of "bulletin boards" available in the "Community" section via The UK Rivers Guidebook where people can post questions, find information, and discuss relevant issues.
The Song of the Paddle is a similarly useful resource for open boating (Canadian canoeing).
Governing bodies, Access etc
| The UK Rivers Guidebook | Excellent UK Rivers on-line guidebook and more (bookshop, articles, worldwide links, discussion board etc), managed by Mark Rainsley - with contributions from anyone who'll write them!! |
| How to contact the British Canoe Union, Welsh Canoeing Association, Scottish Canoe Association | Or go straight to the BCU WEB SITE |
| Port of London Authority | |
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Useful site for local tide tables: |
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Information on London's Thames bridges: see www.touruk.co.uk/london_bridges/london_bridges.htm |
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| www.canoewales.com - WCA's in-depth guide to paddling in Wales | |
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Disciplines etc
| Canoe Slalom UK - Nick Penfold's excellent source site for up to date slalom info! | |
| Wild water racing | |
| Devizes-Westminster Race | |
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Clubs and personal pages
London area |
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| Regents Canoe Club | North/West central London |
| Battersea Canoe Club | South/West central London |
| Shepperton Canoe Slalom Club | South-West of London |
| Bromley Canoe Club | South London |
| Purley Canoe Club | South London |
| Meridian Canoe Club | South East London |
| Marlow Canoe Club | West of London |
| Blackwater Valley Canoe Club | Aldershot based |
| Castle Canoe Club | A small friendly canoe club based at the West Reservoir Centre in Hackney, North-east London. |
| Tower Hamlets Canoe Club | A big club based at Shadwell basin near Wapping |
| Chiswick Pier Canoe Club | Our neighbours |
| Canoe London | Canoe London is an independent website which promotes canoeing and kayaking in the London region. |
Miscellanous sites |
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| Playak.Com | "The Playspot Portal" |
| Shoulder Dislocation: The Paddlers Perspective | Don't read this if you are a nervous disposition! |
Manufacturers, Suppliers etc
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Supplier of most of CSCC's boats & equipment |
 (near Sevenoaks) |
 New shop, based in Newhaven (10 minutes from Brighton) |
UK (Sheffield) manufacturer of outdoor jackets - great for the post-paddle warm-up. |
 Plymouth-based store |
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Kayak manufacturer |
UK (Runcorn) manufacturer of kayaks |
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Makes some of their gear in Cornwall, UK, e.g. their top end decks, cags & throwlines |
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Manufactures kayaks in UK |
UK rights to sell Lendal paddles are now owned by Celtic Paddles and most are apparently now made in Anglesey, Wales |
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UK (Twickenham) paddle manufacturer |
store.aquapac.net UK (London) manufacturer of waterproof bags for your wallet, car keys etc. |
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UK (Devon) manufacturer of kayaking waterproofs |
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UK manufacturer of canoes & kayaks |
 Cardiff: independent canoe shop with all major brands |
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Nottingham & online retailer of kayaking gear |
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UK (Yorkshire) manufacturer of sleeping bags & outdoor clothing - perfect for a canoe camping trip! |
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The website for Nigel Dennis sea kayaks - made in Anglesey, Wales |
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UK (Nottingham) manufacturer of neoprene decks |
Retailer of UK manufactured pogies (paddling gloves) & throwbags |
| Playboater/System X | RoughStuff Paddles |
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UK (Kendal) manufacturer of outdoor gear, including some massive kit bags |
Kirton Kayaks |
 Helpful "catalogue and retail" suppliers of outdoor equipment, many useful links. |
 The other major "catalogue and retail" supplier of all sorts of outdoor gear. |
| Paddleworks (based near the Tryweryn) |
UK (Warwickshire) manufacturers of kayak & canoe paddles
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Centres, Magazines, Adverts etc
| Nene Whitewater Centre (Northampton) |
The venue for the 2012 Olympics slalom & open to the public for white water paddling. |
| Longridge |
The Welsh National Watersports Centre |
 TYF Adventure, Pembrokeshire: for sea kayaking, rock hopping, surfing and Bitching - includes Bitches info & Tide Table |
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| River Dart Country Park | |
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Foremost outdoor training centre including canoe/kayak courses |
Woodmill Outdoor Centre (Southampton) - local courses etc, plus white water and sea kayaking trips/courses in Spain |
| Braich Goch Inn, Corris, Nr. Machynlleth Run by paddlers, with paddlers in mind |
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Canoe Focus Magazine |
| Pesda Press Books - Franco Fererro's publishing venture | Rivers Publishing - Pete Knowles's publishing venture |
Weather, tides and similar information
| The Met Office | Not much "free" information, but things like current shipping forecasts, some links, and access to ... |
| European surf/weather forecast links - from Ric Harwood, Oceanographer! | European forecast charts |
| Boatlaunch.co.uk slipway info etc - may just come in handy... | |
| Surfing links including web cams | Environment Agency pollution, navigation, water levels etc |
Other useful stuff
| Multimap.com - on-line UK street maps and aerial photos | Streetmap.co.uk - on-line UK street maps and aerial photos |