Basin access
Here is the summary of the access to the Basin facilities for club members, as negotiated with the Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Center (SBOAC) on the 15th of October 2019.
If you need more information, please speak to the Equipment_Officer or club officials.
Access for paddling
| Day of access | Time of access | Keys | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| TUESDAYS
Club night |
6.30pm – 10pm | Keys to be taken from caretaker | |
| FRIDAY
Extra Night for possible club paddling |
6.30pm – 10pm | Keys from caretaker (when available) OR
club keys |
• Needs to be booked on the forum |
| SATURDAY
Basin / River paddling |
9am – 8pm | Keys from caretaker (when available) OR
club keys |
• Needs to be booked on the forum |
| SUNDAY
Occasional access for river Thames paddling, by special arrangement, please contact either SBOAC Liaison Officer or Equipment Officer. |
Strictly before and after youth club
8am – 10am/5pm – 8pm |
Club keys only | • Needs to be booked by Thursday AM latest
• Intention to launch from the site needs to be stated • SBOAC permission needed |
| OTHER TIMES
Special occasions/other club visits interfering with youth club activities |
Special arrangements with SBOAC – permission needed | ||
Access for equipment pick up/drop off
| Day of access | Time of access | Keys | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| TUESDAY | 6.30pm – 10pm | Keys to be taken from caretaker | • Automatic during club hours
• Car access limited |
| THURSDAY | 7pm – 10pm | Keys from caretaker if booked in advance | • Strictly no access to changing rooms (including toilets) when Youth Club on site |
| FRIDAY | 6.30pm – 9pm | Keys from caretaker | • Needs to be booked |
| 4pm – 6.30pm | Mostly Club keys/ sometimes caretaker | • No driving onto site (Montessori school)
• SBOAC permission needed | |
| Prior to 4pm | Club keys only | • No driving onto site
• SBOAC permission needed • Might be rejected due to extensive school program | |
| SATURDAY | Access possible all day | Keys from care taker (when available) OR
Club keys |
• Needs to be booked on the forum |
| SUNDAY | 8am – 10am/5pm – 10pm | Club keys only | • Needs to be booked on the forum |
| During YC hours (10am - 5pm) | • Needs to be booked on the forum
• SBOAC permission needed (no changing rooms access) | ||
| OTHER TIMES | Access on other days outside above-mentioned hours may be possible when not interfering with schools/youth group program but permission must be sought from SBOAC. | ||
ACCESS FOR PRIVATE BOATS: All club members have the same access as stated above
It is possible that sometimes the basin will ask for the site not to be accessed due to events, and other occasions.
