#ShePaddles is a Paddle UK initiative that aims to encourage more women to take up paddling.
North Avon Canoe Club is a #ShePaddles Club
As a #ShePaddles Club, we are committed to providing safe and welcoming opportunities to paddle for women and girls. We actively promote gender balance in our coaching, leadership, and committee teams. We have a strong contingent of female paddlers, who currently make up 40% of the total membership, with ages ranging from teenagers to retirement age.
Our #ShePaddles Club Champion is Margarita – one of our club’s most experienced coach/leaders. The role of #ShePaddles Club Champion exists to promote a positive environment for women and girls to engage in all levels of club activity. Margarita can be contacted at
Some of our Female Paddlers having fun on the water:
At North Avon Canoe Club, we offer:
A friendly welcoming attitude
Low cost paddling opportunities as all paddles are led by volunteers
Good facilities at our base at Saltford with toilets, showers and changing rooms
Good club kit like kayaks, canoes, standup paddleboards, paddles, helmets and buoyancy aids in different sizes
Gently paced paddles where no one will be left behind
Opportunities to learn new skills and develop yourself
A mixture of female and male trip leaders and coaches
Evening or weekend paddles to fit in with your life’s commitments
Kids paddling course in the summer months
Socialising opportunities after paddling at a pub or coffee shop
Encouragement to try new things without any pressure
If you are seeking to stretch yourself and grow your comfort zone, the club offers a range of more challenging trips. You can find adrenaline on white water trips or have an adventure on a multi-day remote canoe expedition.
Club Equipment Hire Regulations
Club members may hire club equipment by contacting the equipment officer. The price is £10 per boat per day, with a returnable (cash) deposit of £20.00 per boat. Club boats may be taken on a maximum of grade 2 water (with grade 3 features). The deposit is increased to £50.00 for any greater white water.
72 hours notice is required when hiring club equipment
The club reserves the right to refuse any booking
All club equipment hire cancellations must be notified immediately
Club equipment hire fees must be paid on or before collection
Return of hired equipment must be arranged in advance of hire
Equipment must be returned in a clean state (i.e. washed)
Any damage to club equipment must be reported immediately
Any damage must be paid for or rectified by hirer
Intended use of club equipment must be agreed with equipment officer
Ardèche Trip 2020
Unfortunately due to the corona virus pandemic, this year’s Ardèche trip has been cancelled. We hope to run this trip in future years.
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