*Membership
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*Junior Paddlers
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*Racing

Banbury & District Canoe Club was founded in 1977, and moved to its current location of Cropredy Wharf in 1988. The clubhouse is situated in pleasant surroundings alongside the Oxford canal.


The Clubhouse is to the left of the bridge in the picture.

The club has been awarded the Sport England clubmark and the British canoe Union's Top Performance Club and Top Community Club awards for the quality of its coaching, and was name BCU Club of the Year 2006.

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The club is privately run and has a warm and friendly atmosphere, welcoming new and prospective members. As well as canoeing, members enjoy a range of social activities organised within the club.

All levels of paddler are catered for and the club welcomes families and youngsters, to introduce them to the activity.  Our coaches are qualified by the British Canoe Union, and we run regular courses for beginners, both adults and children. Beginner Courses 
 

Equipment The club has full equipment for new and prospective members to use, including those taking part in courses offered by the club. New members are encouraged to use club boats, buoyancy aids and paddles, whilst more experienced paddlers may purchase their own. Buoyancy aids must be worn at all times until a high level of proficiency has been reached.

Clothing No special clothing is required, and sweatshirt and bottoms worn with a pair of light trainers or plimsolls are adequate. Paddlers should bring a cagoule in case of inclement weather, a towel and a complete change of clothing.

Competition
The club takes part in two main areas of flatwater competition, marathon and sprint, and as a third discipline, wild water racing. We encourage all members to have a go.
 Marathon           Sprint                   Wild Water Racing

Touring & Social
It's not all competition! Do you fancy a leisurely paddle down a river, perhaps stopping at a pub? Or how about a canoe camping trip?  And it's not all about boats, either. Quiz nights, barbecues, ten-pin bowling, our infamous curry nights: there's always something going on. For more details, click Touring & Social     

Code of Practice
We advise all current and prospective members to read our code of practice.