PPCA logo Paddling in Plymouth Sound
Canoe England Top Club and Club Mark

Port of Plymouth Canoeing Association

Home | About us | Activities | Training | Gallery | Join | Calendar | Contacts | Members forum | Links 

Smeaton's Tower on Plymouth Hoe

The Port of Plymouth Canoeing Association (PPCA) is a friendly club with the advantage of a fantastic location. The club provides training and a full range of activities from gentle paddles to white-water kayaking.  Want to join a thriving and active canoe club? The Port of Plymouth Canoeing Association is the one for you.

Charity Paddle & Club BBQ Sat 18th September

Charity Paddle in Aid of the Samaritans. Plymouth sound and beyond paddle (12 miles approx). General purpose kayaks will be used. Or if you wish to join in for a shorter paddle (2-3 miles approx). The annual club BBQ will also be taking place on Mountbatten beach at approx 14:30. All club members are welcome. Both of the charity paddles will start and finish at Mountbatten, we will all stop at Mountbatten beach for the club BBQ and then finish the paddle back to Mountbatten as one group. More Details & Sponsorship Form.

Introductory courses for 2010

Introductory courses are run every month from April to September. These courses offer the beginner the chance to try canoeing and gain basic skills to 1* award in a friendly and safe environment. The courses run through the summer months. More..

Tues Evening 2 & 3 Star Training

2 & 3 Star training for club members will commence on Tuesday 13th April. Members need to have completed 1* award to attend these sessions.  More...

These sessions start promptly at 18:00, please ensure you are changed & have all equipment ready to paddle by this time. Assessments for both the 2 & 3 Star awards will be programmed in throughout the season; details will be posted in the club newsletter & on the club forum when dates are known. If you have any questions regarding 2 or 3 Star training please contact the Club Leader or the named coach for the training session.

Open Boats (Friday eve)

Open boat evenings for club members will be starting on Friday 9th April. Start time is 18:00, changed & ready to paddle. Open boat sessions are open to all club members not just the regular Open boaters but anyone who wishes to have a go & try this aspect of our sport. Due to the limited number of club boats available you will probably have to double up with another paddler. Any questions, please contact the Club Leader or the named coach for the session.

Saturday Recreational Trips

These continue throughout the coming months with sea kayak trips on the first Saturday of each month. The weather can still be chilly so wrap up warm. See newsletter for details.

Club helpers

Help is always needed from club members on club sessions, particularly in assisting the coaches on 1 Star courses & Paddlepower sessions.

Starting this season all 'Club Helpers' will have to be registered with the club before assisting on sessions. If you want to put something back into your club & wish to help out, please contact the Club Leader for more details or see the topic on the club forum.

Newsletter

All of these events will be published in the newsletter and in the calendar, so remember to keep checking, and keep paddling.


 

 
Google
www www.ppca-canoe-club.org.uk

©2008 Port of Plymouth Canoe Association