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=== Accomodation ===
 
=== Accomodation ===
  
;[http://www.riverdart.co.uk/ River Dart - Holne Park]
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* [http://www.riverdart.co.uk/ River Dart - Holne Park] Self-catering chalets, bunk house and camping  
:Self-catering chalets, bunk house and camping  
 
  
;[http://www.budemeadows.com/ Bude Meadows]
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* [http://www.budemeadows.com/ Bude Meadows] Camping nr Bude, Cornwall
:Camping nr Bude, Cornwall
 
  
;[http://www.bentleyhousebude.com/ Bentley House]
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* [http://www.bentleyhousebude.com/ Bentley House] B&B in Bude
:B&B in Bude
 
  
;[http://www.ukparks.co.uk/sleningford/ Sleningford Watermill Camping & Caravan Park ]
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* [http://www.ukparks.co.uk/sleningford/ Sleningford Watermill Camping & Caravan Park ] Camping next to River Ure, Ripon, North Yorkshire
:Camping next to River Ure, Ripon, North Yorkshire
 
  
;[http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/ UK Campsite]
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* [http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/ UK Campsite] Search for campsites in the UK
:Search for campsites in the UK
 
  
;[http://www.stayinwales.co.uk/detail.cfm?i=6098 The Vagabond - Betws-y-Coed]
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* [http://www.stayinwales.co.uk/detail.cfm?i=6098 The Vagabond - Betws-y-Coed] Good and cheap bunkhouse hostel for paddling in N. Wales.
:Good and cheap bunkhouse hostel for paddling in N. Wales.
 
  
;[http://www.kingsheadgower.co.uk Kings Head Hotel]
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* [http://www.kingsheadgower.co.uk Kings Head Hotel] Rather nice hotel rooms attached to the village pub in Llangennith on the Gower.  Not for a budget weekend though!
:Rather nice hotel rooms attached to the village pub in Llangennith on the Gower.  Not for a budget weekend though!
 
  
;[http://www.ffynnonwen.com/bunkhouse.htm Ffynnon Wen Bunkhouse]
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* [http://www.ffynnonwen.com/bunkhouse.htm Ffynnon Wen Bunkhouse] Bunkhouse in great location for the Trywerwyn.  Excellent feedback from club members
:Bunkhouse in great location for the Trywerwyn.  Excellent feedback from club members
 
  
 
=== Campaign groups and forums ===
 
=== Campaign groups and forums ===
  
;[http://www.riversaccess.org/ River Access Campaign]
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* [http://www.riversaccess.org/ River Access Campaign] A campaign funded by the BCU raising awareness of the access issue on inland waterways in England and Wales and also campaigning to bring about a change
:A campaign funded by the BCU raising awareness of the access issue on inland waterways in England and Wales and also campaigning to bring about a change
 
  
;[http://www.thamessewage.com/ Rowers Against Thames Sewage]
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* [http://www.thamessewage.com/ Rowers Against Thames Sewage] Campaigning for clean & safe waters
:Campaigning for clean & safe waters
 
  
;[http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/recreation/1467794/?lang=_e Environment Agency ]
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* [http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/recreation/1467794/?lang=_e Environment Agency ] How to negotiate access to rivers
:How to negotiate access to rivers
 
  
;[http://www.campaigncc.org Campaign Against Climate Change]
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* [http://www.campaigncc.org Campaign Against Climate Change] Campaign to put climate change at the top of the political agenda
:Campaign to put climate change at the top of the political agenda
 
  
;[http://www.mcsuk.org/ Marine Conservation Society]
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* [http://www.mcsuk.org/ Marine Conservation Society] Caring for our seas, shores and wildlife, MCS campaigns for clean seas and beaches, sustainable fisheries, and protection for all marine life
:Caring for our seas, shores and wildlife, MCS campaigns for clean seas and beaches, sustainable fisheries, and protection for all marine life
 
  
;[http://www.fishonline.org FISHONLINE]
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* [http://www.fishonline.org FISHONLINE] Help you identify which fish are from well managed sources and/or caught using methods that minimise damage to marine wildlife and habitats
:Help you identify which fish are from well managed sources and/or caught using methods that minimise damage to marine wildlife and habitats
 
  
;[http://www.buy.at/marineconservationsociety Fundraising for Marine Conservation Society]
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* [http://www.buy.at/marineconservationsociety Fundraising for Marine Conservation Society] Shop online at major retailers and  a donation is made to Marine Conservation Society
:Shop online at major retailers and  a donation is made to Marine Conservation Society
 
  
 
=== Centres and Coaching ===
 
=== Centres and Coaching ===
  
;[http://www.kayakojacko.com Kayakojacko]
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* [http://www.kayakojacko.com Kayakojacko] Coaching and coached holidays
:Coaching and coached holidays
 
  
;[http://www.pyb.co.uk/ Plas Y Brenin]
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* [http://www.pyb.co.uk/ Plas Y Brenin] Outdoor centre in Snowdonia, North Wales
:Outdoor centre in Snowdonia, North Wales
 
  
;[http://www.ukrafting.co.uk/index.htm Canolfan Tryweryn ]
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* [http://www.ukrafting.co.uk/index.htm Canolfan Tryweryn ] National Whitewater Centre - Bala, North Wales
:National Whitewater Centre - Bala, North Wales
 
  
;[http://www.plasmenai.co.uk/ Plas Menai]
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* [http://www.plasmenai.co.uk/ Plas Menai] National Watersports Centre, North Wales
:National Watersports Centre, North Wales
 
  
;[http://www.nationalwatersportsevents.co.uk/ Holme Pierrepont]
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* [http://www.nationalwatersportsevents.co.uk/ Holme Pierrepont] National Watersports Cenre, Nottingham
:National Watersports Cenre, Nottingham
 
  
;[http://www.nenewhitewatercentre.co.uk/ Nene]
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* [http://www.nenewhitewatercentre.co.uk/ Nene] Whitewater Centre, Northampton
:Whitewater Centre, Northampton
 
  
;[http://www.calshot.com/ Calshot]
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* [http://www.calshot.com/ Calshot] Activity Centre, Southapmton
:Activity Centre, Southapmton
 
  
;[http://www.dartaccess.co.uk/ Dart Access]
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* [http://www.dartaccess.co.uk/ Dart Access] Apply for permits for the River Dart
:Apply for permits for the River Dart
 
  
;[http://www.tomparkercoaching.co.uk/ Tom Parker Coaching and guiding]
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* [http://www.tomparkercoaching.co.uk/ Tom Parker Coaching and guiding] White water courses and trips
:White water courses and trips
 
  
;[http://www.iow-seakayaking.co.uk Isle of Whight Sea Kayaking]
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* [http://www.iow-seakayaking.co.uk Isle of Whight Sea Kayaking] Sea kayaking courses, trips and hire
:Sea kayaking courses, trips and hire
 
  
;[http://www.escapetoadventure.com Escape to Adventure]
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* [http://www.escapetoadventure.com Escape to Adventure] Coaching and trips in kayaking, climbing and caving
:Coaching and trips in kayaking, climbing and caving
 
  
;[http://www.andyturton.com/ Andy Turton]
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* [http://www.andyturton.com/ Andy Turton] White water coaching and holidays
:White water coaching and holidays
 
  
 
=== General ===
 
=== General ===
  
;[http://www.bcu.org.uk/bcu/bcu-standardtemplate1.aspx British Canoe Union (BCU)]
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* [http://www.bcu.org.uk/bcu/bcu-standardtemplate1.aspx British Canoe Union (BCU)] Set up in 1936 to send a team to the Berlin Olympics, the BCU is the lead body for canoeing and kayaking in the UK.
:Set up in 1936 to send a team to the Berlin Olympics, the BCU is the lead body for canoeing and kayaking in the UK.
 
  
 
=== Members' Sites ===
 
=== Members' Sites ===
  
;[http://www.zavkhan.co.uk/ Zavkhan Trekking]
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* [http://www.zavkhan.co.uk/ Zavkhan Trekking] Horse riding holidays in Mongolia with the lovely John and Sam
:Horse riding holidays in Mongolia with the lovely John and Sam
 
  
;[http://www.adampope.com/ Adam Pope]
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* [http://www.adampope.com/ Adam Pope] Photographer (when not trying to turn canoes into sailing boats)
:Photographer (when not trying to turn canoes into sailing boats)
 
  
;[http://www.teamhyperactive.com/ Team Hyperactive]
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* [http://www.teamhyperactive.com/ Team Hyperactive] Bunch of mad Swedes (plus Yolanda) doing extreme stuff
:Bunch of mad Swedes (plus Yolanda) doing extreme stuff
 
  
;[http://www.athelstane.co.uk/ Athelstane E-Texts]
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* [http://www.athelstane.co.uk/ Athelstane E-Texts] 19th century literature hosted by Nick Hodson  
:19th century literature hosted by Nick Hodson  
 
  
 
=== Organised Holidays ===
 
=== Organised Holidays ===
  
;[http://www.falco-tours.com/ Falco Tours]
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* [http://www.falco-tours.com/ Falco Tours] Sea kayaking holidays in Croatia
:Sea kayaking holidays in Croatia
 
  
;[http://www.adventure-whitewater.com Adventure Whitewater]
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* [http://www.adventure-whitewater.com Adventure Whitewater] Inspirational journeys throughout the world
:Inspirational journeys throughout the world
 
  
 
=== Other Canoe Clubs and Groups ===
 
=== Other Canoe Clubs and Groups ===
  
;[http://www.freewebs.com/barkinganddagenhamcc/ Barking and Dagenham Canoe Club]
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* [http://www.freewebs.com/barkinganddagenhamcc/ Barking and Dagenham Canoe Club] Racing oriented canoe club in East London
:Racing oriented canoe club in East London
 
  
;[http://www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk/ Chelmsford Canoe Club]
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* [http://www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk/ Chelmsford Canoe Club] River Touring, Canadian, Marathon, Slalom, Sprinting and Wild Water Racing. Membership from small children to OAPs
:River Touring, Canadian, Marathon, Slalom, Sprinting and Wild Water Racing. Membership from small children to OAPs
 
  
;[http://www.chiswickcanoeclub.co.uk/ Chiswick Canoe Club]
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* [http://www.chiswickcanoeclub.co.uk/ Chiswick Canoe Club] West London Thames based club
:West London Thames based club
 
  
;[http://www.castlecanoeclub.org/ Castle Canoe Club]
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* [http://www.castlecanoeclub.org/ Castle Canoe Club] Stoke Newington reservoir based club
:Stoke Newington reservoir based club
 
  
;[http://www.regentscanoeclub.co.uk/ Regents Canoe Club]
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* [http://www.regentscanoeclub.co.uk/ Regents Canoe Club] Islington base club
:Islington base club
 
  
;[http://www.richmondcanoeclub.com/ Richmond Canoe Club]
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* [http://www.richmondcanoeclub.com/ Richmond Canoe Club] Racing oriented club in West London
:Racing oriented club in West London
 
  
;[http://www.batterseacc.org/ Battersea Canoe Club]
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* [http://www.batterseacc.org/ Battersea Canoe Club] Mainly white water and polo oriented club
:Mainly white water and polo oriented club
 
  
;[http://www.bcu.org.uk BCU]
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* [http://www.bcu.org.uk BCU] British Canoe Union
:British Canoe Union
 
  
;[http://www.sesk.co.uk South East Sea Kayakers Association]
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* [http://www.sesk.co.uk South East Sea Kayakers Association] Sea kayaking group for Kent, Sussex and Hampshire
:Sea kayaking group for Kent, Sussex and Hampshire
 
  
;[http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk%20 Song of the Paddle]
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* [http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk%20 Song of the Paddle] Open canoeing group
:Open canoeing group
 
  
;[http://www.newriverrats.org.uk/ New River Rats]
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* [http://www.newriverrats.org.uk/ New River Rats] Lectures on paddling from varied range of interesting speakers
:Lectures on paddling from varied range of interesting speakers
 
  
;[http://hertscanoeclub.org.uk Herts Canoe Club]
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* [http://hertscanoeclub.org.uk Herts Canoe Club] General paddling and organisers of the Ouse Race
:General paddling and organisers of the Ouse Race
 
  
 
=== Paddle spots, river levels and other stuff ===
 
=== Paddle spots, river levels and other stuff ===
  
;[http://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/ The UK Rivers Guidebook]
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* [http://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/ The UK Rivers Guidebook] River and sea guides, reports and general chat
:River and sea guides, reports and general chat
 
  
;[http://www.thamesweirproject.co.uk/ Thames Weir Project]
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* [http://www.thamesweirproject.co.uk/ Thames Weir Project] Thames play spots and other chat
:Thames play spots and other chat
 
  
;[http://www.canoecafe.com Canoe Cafe]
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* [http://www.canoecafe.com Canoe Cafe] Mainly playboating and whitewater chat and good place to buy/sell stuff
:Mainly playboating and whitewater chat and good place to buy/sell stuff
 
  
;[http://www.SeaKayakRoutes.com Sea Kayak Routes]
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* [http://www.SeaKayakRoutes.com Sea Kayak Routes] Sea kayaking information including some routes as podcasts
:Sea kayaking information including some routes as podcasts
 
  
 
=== Paddling and Coaching Tips ===
 
=== Paddling and Coaching Tips ===
  
;[http://www.pyb.co.uk/information/top-tips/top-tips-index.php#5 Tips from Plas-y-Brenin]
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* [http://www.pyb.co.uk/information/top-tips/top-tips-index.php#5 Tips from Plas-y-Brenin] Lots of useful tips from techniques to safety and equipment
:Lots of useful tips from techniques to safety and equipment
 
  
;[http://tollesburysc.co.uk/Knots/Knots_gallery.htm Tollesbury Sailing Club - Knot tying ]
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* [http://tollesburysc.co.uk/Knots/Knots_gallery.htm Tollesbury Sailing Club - Knot tying ] Excellent site on tying knots with great on-screen animations
:Excellent site on tying knots with great on-screen animations
 
  
 
=== Shopping ===
 
=== Shopping ===
  
;[http://www.desperate-measures.co.uk/ Desperate Measures]
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* [http://www.desperate-measures.co.uk/ Desperate Measures] Nottingham
:Nottingham
 
  
;[http://www.canoesforsale.co.uk/ Brookbank Canoes]
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* [http://www.canoesforsale.co.uk/ Brookbank Canoes] Stockport, Lancaster, Warwickshire and Perth
:Stockport, Lancaster, Warwickshire and Perth
 
  
;[http://www.whitewaterthecanoecentre.co.uk/ Whitewater The Canoe Centre]
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* [http://www.whitewaterthecanoecentre.co.uk/ Whitewater The Canoe Centre] Shepperton
:Shepperton
 
  
;[http://www.marsport.co.uk/ Marsport]
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* [http://www.marsport.co.uk/ Marsport] Reading
:Reading
 
  
;[http://www.kentcanoes.co.uk/ Kent Canoes]
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* [http://www.kentcanoes.co.uk/ Kent Canoes] Wrotham, Kent
:Wrotham, Kent
 
  
;[http://www.paddleworks.co.uk/ Paddleworks]
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* [http://www.paddleworks.co.uk/ Paddleworks] Bala
:Bala
 
  
;[http://www.upandunder.co.uk/ Up and Under]
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* [http://www.upandunder.co.uk/ Up and Under] Cardiff
:Cardiff
 
  
;[http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/ Cotswold Outdoor]
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* [http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/ Cotswold Outdoor] 15% discount to BCU members - see BCU site for promotion code
:15% discount to BCU members - see BCU site for promotion code
 
  
;[http://www.seaspecs.com/ Sea Specs]
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* [http://www.seaspecs.com/ Sea Specs] Watersports sunglasses (Promotion: buy 2 pairs and receive Copper Blaze Specs FREE)
:Watersports sunglasses (Promotion: buy 2 pairs and receive Copper Blaze Specs FREE)
 
  
;[http://www.norfolkcoast.co.uk/site/quicktidetablecouk/index.htm Quick Tide]
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* [http://www.norfolkcoast.co.uk/site/quicktidetablecouk/index.htm Quick Tide] Tide tables for sale
:Tide tables for sale
 
  
;[http://www.knoydart.co.uk Knoydart]
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* [http://www.knoydart.co.uk Knoydart] Sea kayaking equipment, Penrith
:Sea kayaking equipment, Penrith
 
  
;[http://www.go2h2o.co.uk GO2H2O]
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* [http://www.go2h2o.co.uk GO2H2O] Ripon, North Yorkshire
:Ripon, North Yorkshire
 
  
;[http://www.nookie.co.uk Nookie]
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* [http://www.nookie.co.uk Nookie] Clothing and accessories
:Clothing and accessories
 
  
;[http://www.extremeproducts.net%20 Extreme Products ]
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* [http://www.extremeproducts.net%20 Extreme Products ] Kayaks, kayaking accessories and XPRO floating eyewear.  Quote reference YAK001 to receive club member discount.
:Kayaks, kayaking accessories and XPRO floating eyewear.  Quote reference YAK001 to receive club member discount.
 
  
;[http://www.canoe-shops.co.uk Canoe-Shops]
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* [http://www.canoe-shops.co.uk Canoe-Shops] Shops in Brighton, Bournemouth, Plymouth, Cornwall, Cheltenham and West Cork
:Shops in Brighton, Bournemouth, Plymouth, Cornwall, Cheltenham and West Cork
 
  
;[http://www.actioncameras.co.uk/ actioncameras.co.uk]
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* [http://www.actioncameras.co.uk/ actioncameras.co.uk] actioncameras.co.uk sells good quality waterproof helmet cameras. THCC members gets 10% disscount (see forums for code).  
:actioncameras.co.uk sells good quality waterproof helmet cameras. THCC members gets 10% disscount (see forums for code).  
 
  
 
=== Tides, Weather and Surf Forecasts ===
 
=== Tides, Weather and Surf Forecasts ===
  
;[http://www.portoflondon.co.uk/display_fixedpage.cfm/id/11/site/recreation Thames Tide Tables]
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* [http://www.portoflondon.co.uk/display_fixedpage.cfm/id/11/site/recreation Thames Tide Tables] Monthly tide tables for River Thames
:Monthly tide tables for River Thames
 
  
;[http://www.pla.co.uk/display_dynamic.cfm/id/5/site/recreation PLA Recreational Users Advice]
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* [http://www.pla.co.uk/display_dynamic.cfm/id/5/site/recreation PLA Recreational Users Advice] Useful information on recreational use of the River Thames
:Useful information on recreational use of the River Thames
 
  
;[http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/broadband/pg_5day.shtml?id=1764#results 5 day weather forecast]
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* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/broadband/pg_5day.shtml?id=1764#results 5 day weather forecast] 5 day weather forecast for Canary Wharf (2 km downstream from the club)
:5 day weather forecast for Canary Wharf (2 km downstream from the club)
 
  
;[http://www.surfhog.com/ Surf Hog]
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* [http://www.surfhog.com/ Surf Hog] Surf forecasts for Cornwall
:Surf forecasts for Cornwall
 
  
;[http://magicseaweed.com/ Magic Seaweed]
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* [http://magicseaweed.com/ Magic Seaweed] Surf forecasts worldwide
:Surf forecasts worldwide
 
  
;[http:///www.metcheck.com MetCheck]
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* [http:///www.metcheck.com MetCheck] Uk weather by post code, nicely interpreted and presented
:Uk weather by post code, nicely interpreted and presented
 
  
;[http://www.wetterzentrale.com WetterZentrale]
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* [http://www.wetterzentrale.com WetterZentrale] Detailed weather charts, updated regularly.  Click on "Weitere Bodenkerten" (bottom left) then BRACKNELL for UK Met Office, SEMBACH for SAF ones (with radar overlays)
:Detailed weather charts, updated regularly.  Click on "Weitere Bodenkerten" (bottom left) then BRACKNELL for UK Met Office, SEMBACH for SAF ones (with radar overlays)
 

Revision as of 18:38, 15 April 2009

Accomodation

  • Kings Head Hotel Rather nice hotel rooms attached to the village pub in Llangennith on the Gower. Not for a budget weekend though!
  • Ffynnon Wen Bunkhouse Bunkhouse in great location for the Trywerwyn. Excellent feedback from club members

Campaign groups and forums

  • River Access Campaign A campaign funded by the BCU raising awareness of the access issue on inland waterways in England and Wales and also campaigning to bring about a change
  • Marine Conservation Society Caring for our seas, shores and wildlife, MCS campaigns for clean seas and beaches, sustainable fisheries, and protection for all marine life
  • FISHONLINE Help you identify which fish are from well managed sources and/or caught using methods that minimise damage to marine wildlife and habitats

Centres and Coaching

  • Plas Menai National Watersports Centre, North Wales
  • Nene Whitewater Centre, Northampton
  • Calshot Activity Centre, Southapmton

General

  • British Canoe Union (BCU) Set up in 1936 to send a team to the Berlin Olympics, the BCU is the lead body for canoeing and kayaking in the UK.

Members' Sites

  • Adam Pope Photographer (when not trying to turn canoes into sailing boats)

Organised Holidays

Other Canoe Clubs and Groups

  • Chelmsford Canoe Club River Touring, Canadian, Marathon, Slalom, Sprinting and Wild Water Racing. Membership from small children to OAPs
  • BCU British Canoe Union
  • New River Rats Lectures on paddling from varied range of interesting speakers

Paddle spots, river levels and other stuff

  • Canoe Cafe Mainly playboating and whitewater chat and good place to buy/sell stuff

Paddling and Coaching Tips

Shopping

  • Sea Specs Watersports sunglasses (Promotion: buy 2 pairs and receive Copper Blaze Specs FREE)
  • Knoydart Sea kayaking equipment, Penrith
  • Nookie Clothing and accessories
  • Extreme Products Kayaks, kayaking accessories and XPRO floating eyewear. Quote reference YAK001 to receive club member discount.
  • Canoe-Shops Shops in Brighton, Bournemouth, Plymouth, Cornwall, Cheltenham and West Cork
  • actioncameras.co.uk actioncameras.co.uk sells good quality waterproof helmet cameras. THCC members gets 10% disscount (see forums for code).

Tides, Weather and Surf Forecasts

  • MetCheck Uk weather by post code, nicely interpreted and presented
  • WetterZentrale Detailed weather charts, updated regularly. Click on "Weitere Bodenkerten" (bottom left) then BRACKNELL for UK Met Office, SEMBACH for SAF ones (with radar overlays)