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=== Shopping === | === Shopping === | ||
− | * [http://www.survivalkitpro.com/ Survial Kit Pro] Essential survial gear and gadgets operated by Dave Perry | + | * [http://www.survivalkitpro.com/ Survial Kit Pro] Essential survial gear and gadgets operated by Dave Perry. THCC members gets 10% discount (see forums for code). |
* [http://www.desperate-measures.co.uk/ Desperate Measures] Nottingham | * [http://www.desperate-measures.co.uk/ Desperate Measures] Nottingham | ||
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* [http://www.kentcanoes.co.uk/ Kent Canoes] Wrotham, Kent | * [http://www.kentcanoes.co.uk/ Kent Canoes] Wrotham, Kent | ||
− | * [http://www.paddleworks.co.uk/ Paddleworks] Bala | + | * [http://www.paddleworks.co.uk/ Paddleworks] Llangollen and Bala |
* [http://www.upandunder.co.uk/ Up and Under] Cardiff | * [http://www.upandunder.co.uk/ Up and Under] Cardiff | ||
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* [http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/ Cotswold Outdoor] 15% discount to BCU members - see BCU site for promotion code | * [http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/ Cotswold Outdoor] 15% discount to BCU members - see BCU site for promotion code | ||
− | * [http://www.seaspecs.com/ Sea Specs] Watersports sunglasses | + | * [http://www.seaspecs.com/ Sea Specs] Watersports sunglasses |
* [http://www.norfolkcoast.co.uk/site/quicktidetablecouk/index.htm Quick Tide] Tide tables for sale | * [http://www.norfolkcoast.co.uk/site/quicktidetablecouk/index.htm Quick Tide] Tide tables for sale | ||
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* [http://www.canoe-shops.co.uk Canoe-Shops] Shops in Brighton, Bournemouth, Plymouth, Cornwall, Cheltenham and West Cork | * [http://www.canoe-shops.co.uk Canoe-Shops] Shops in Brighton, Bournemouth, Plymouth, Cornwall, Cheltenham and West Cork | ||
− | * [http://www.actioncameras.co.uk/ actioncameras.co.uk] actioncameras.co.uk sells good quality waterproof helmet cameras. THCC members gets 10% | + | * [http://www.actioncameras.co.uk/ actioncameras.co.uk] actioncameras.co.uk sells good quality waterproof helmet cameras. THCC members gets 10% discount (see forums for code). |
=== Tides, Weather and Surf Forecasts === | === Tides, Weather and Surf Forecasts === |
Revision as of 08:51, 26 April 2011
Accomodation
- River Dart - Holne Park Self-catering chalets, bunk house and camping
- Bude Meadows Camping nr Bude, Cornwall
- Bentley House B&B in Bude
- Sleningford Watermill Camping & Caravan Park Camping next to River Ure, Ripon, North Yorkshire
- UK Campsite Search for campsites in the UK
- The Vagabond - Betws-y-Coed Good and cheap bunkhouse hostel for paddling in N. Wales.
- 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
- Tyddyn Bychan bunk house Can accommodate up to 30 with indoor BBQ hut too. Good reasonably priced. Good experience here. About 15 miles north of Bala.
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
- Rowers Against Thames Sewage Campaigning for clean & safe waters
- Environment Agency How to negotiate access to rivers
- Campaign Against Climate Change Campaign to put climate change at the top of the political agenda
- 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
- Fundraising for Marine Conservation Society Shop online at major retailers and a donation is made to Marine Conservation Society
Centres and Coaching
- Kayakojacko Coaching and coached holidays
- Plas Y Brenin Outdoor centre in Snowdonia, North Wales
- Canolfan Tryweryn National Whitewater Centre - Bala, North Wales
- Plas Menai National Watersports Centre, North Wales
- Holme Pierrepont National Watersports Cenre, Nottingham
- Nene Whitewater Centre, Northampton
- Dart Access Apply for permits for the River Dart
- Tom Parker Coaching and guiding White water courses and trips
- Isle of Whight Sea Kayaking Sea kayaking courses, trips and hire
- Escape to Adventure Coaching and trips in kayaking, climbing and caving
- Andy Turton White water coaching and holidays
Members' Sites
- Zavkhan Trekking Horse riding holidays in Mongolia with the lovely John and Sam
- Adam Pope Photographer (when not trying to turn canoes into sailing boats)
- Team Hyperactive Bunch of mad Swedes (plus Yolanda) doing extreme stuff
- Athelstane E-Texts 19th century literature hosted by Nick Hodson
- Survial Kit Pro Essential survial gear and gadgets operated by Dave Perry, even better Dave says "The code THCC09 will get the user 10% off any of the items and I can bring them with me on tuesdays (to reduce postage) if required."
Organised Holidays
- Falco Tours Sea kayaking holidays in Croatia
- Adventure Whitewater Inspirational journeys throughout the world
Other Canoe Clubs and Groups
- Battersea Canoe Club Mainly white water and polo oriented club
- Barking and Dagenham Canoe Club Racing oriented canoe club in East London
- Castle Canoe Club Stoke Newington reservoir based club
- Chelmsford Canoe Club River Touring, Canadian, Marathon, Slalom, Sprinting and Wild Water Racing. Membership from small children to OAPs
- Chelsea Kayak Club Sea kayakers on the Tideway
- Chiswick Canoe Club West London Thames based club
- Herts Canoe Club General paddling and organisers of the Ouse Race
- Laburnum Boat Club Hackney community project
- Leaside Racing club
- Regents Canoe Club Islington based club
- Richmond Canoe Club Racing oriented club in West London
- The Pirate Castle's Pirate Club Camden based club
- BCU British Canoe Union
- New River Rats Lectures on paddling from varied range of interesting speakers
- South East Sea Kayakers Association Sea kayaking group for Kent, Sussex and Hampshire
- Song of the Paddle Open canoeing group
Paddle spots, river levels and other stuff
- The UK Rivers Guidebook River and sea guides, reports and general chat
- Thames Weir Project Thames play spots and other chat
- Canoe Cafe Mainly playboating and whitewater chat and good place to buy/sell stuff
- Sea Kayak Routes Sea kayaking information including some routes as podcasts
Paddling and Coaching Tips
- Tips from Plas-y-Brenin Lots of useful tips from techniques to safety and equipment
Shopping
- Survial Kit Pro Essential survial gear and gadgets operated by Dave Perry. THCC members gets 10% discount (see forums for code).
- Desperate Measures Nottingham
- Brookbank Canoes London, Stockport, Carlisle, Lancaster, Warwickshire and Perth. Ordering direct from a branch gets you friendly service.
- Sues Canoes Lovely service over the phone from over in Norfolk - great place to get canoe paddles from.
- Whitewater The Canoe Centre Shepperton
- Marsport Reading
- Kent Canoes Wrotham, Kent
- Paddleworks Llangollen and Bala
- Up and Under Cardiff
- Cotswold Outdoor 15% discount to BCU members - see BCU site for promotion code
- Sea Specs Watersports sunglasses
- Quick Tide Tide tables for sale
- Knoydart Sea kayaking equipment, Penrith
- GO2H2O Ripon, North Yorkshire
- Nookie Clothing and accessories
- 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% discount (see forums for code).
Tides, Weather and Surf Forecasts
- Thames Tide Tables Monthly tide tables for River Thames
- PLA Recreational Users Advice Useful information on recreational use of the River Thames
- 5 day weather forecast 5 day weather forecast for Canary Wharf (2 km downstream from the club)
- Surf Hog Surf forecasts for Cornwall
- Magic Seaweed Surf forecasts worldwide
- 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)