About
Bramston Canoe Club has been running for more than 50 years now, it prides itself in creating a friendly place for people in and around Essex who enjoy getting out in a canoe or kayak. First and foremost, it is not a business and it is not run for profit.
Read on to find out more about the club.
Go Paddle
The club is based in Essex, but it's members seek out interesting places to paddle across the UK.
Some members focus on specific types of paddling while others seize any opportunity to get out, on the sea, whitewater, rivers or canals, in closed cockpit kayaks or open boats.
Regardless of what interests you, there will be someone happy to help you and keep you company on a paddle.
Weekly pool sessions in Witham provide a great opportunity to develop skills and catch up with the other members.
Membership
Full Membership
Over 25s pay £160.00 per annum which is due in quarterly instalments of £40.
18-25s pay just £60 per annum (£15 per quarter)
There is no additional cost to attend the weekly pool session or use the club's kit at the pool.
Basic Membership
£50.00 per annum.
plus £7.50 per pool session which includes use of club kit, boats at the pool.
Under 18s
Children under 18 cannot be members, but they are welcome to paddle with their parent or guardian, but they remain their responsibility and must be supervised by them at all times.
£3.75 per pool session, or £60.00 per annum (£15/quarter) to cover all pool sessions.
Use of club boats, kit at pool sessions is included.
Pool Sessions
A great opportunity to meet up and practice skills. Pool sessions are held every Monday 07:45pm to 09:15pm, excluding public holidays, at the Witham Leisure Centre.
Boat Hire
Members can hire club boats for use away from the pool. They can be collected and returned during the Monday pool sessions.
£10 for each day the boat is paddled
Safety
Safety is paramount and the club has committed members who have given up their own time and money to pursue formal certifications.
These experienced members, combined with the club's safety framework, adoption of Paddle UK's latest best practices and regular drills all contribute to everyone having fun in the safest possible environment.
It has to be recognised that kayaking can present dangers even in calm water, ultimately everyone must take responsibility for their own and others safety.
