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Kayaking 'Start' courses for 2024
We are running our latest series of kayaking courses for 2024 From April to June Who is it for? This course is designed for new or novice...
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Feb 9, 20243 min read


SUP 'Start' and 'Discover' course 2025
All the info you need for Newbury Canoe Club's 2025 SUP courses.
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Feb 6, 20243 min read


NCC members learn Suicide First Aid
On Saturday 6 January, 12 members of the canoe club attended a workshop on suicide first aid held by Sue Bennett from West Berks Suicide...
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Jan 10, 20242 min read
Waterside D - Updates & Information
Race D - 17th March 2024 Devizes to Newbury
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Dec 20, 20231 min read
Waterside C - Updates & Information
Race C - 3rd March 2024 Pewsey to Newbury
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Dec 20, 20231 min read
Waterside B - Updates & Information
Race B - 18th February 2024 Newbury to Aldermaston to Newbury
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Dec 20, 20231 min read


Witches seen floating through Newbury
Did you see a fleet of witches floating through Newbury on Halloween night? If so, don't be scared, they weren't real witches but NCC...
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Nov 3, 20231 min read


NCC face choppy waters at the Hasler final for the 2nd year
For the second year running, Newbury Canoe Club made it to the Hasler Final. This year’s final was on Sunday, 24th September, on the...
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Oct 1, 20233 min read


Duck herding duties
NCC have had the pleasure of assisting in two duck races this summer;one at the Rowbarge and the other one at the Oracle Reading. Thanks...
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Sep 11, 20231 min read


NCC Sprint Kayak racers compete at the National Club and Inter Services Championships
Sprint Racing Report September 2nd/3rd: Newbury Paddlers competed at the National Club and Inter Services Championships over the 2/3...
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Sep 11, 20232 min read


Just a typical weekend with NCC!
Whilst the summer weather has been evading us somewhat this has not put off us hearty Newbury paddlers from getting out on the water in...
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Jul 31, 20232 min read


In the words of one of our founders!
Richard Johnstone was one of the pivitol figures in the formation of NCC as it is today. Here he offers his own account and recollections...
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Jul 8, 20236 min read


Chronology of the History of NCC
1940’s 1948 The first official DW was completed by Peter Brown, Brian Walters, Laurie Jones and Brian Smith, all aged just 17. 1950’s...
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Jul 8, 20235 min read


Taster and beginners courses for 2023
We are running our last series of kayaking courses for 2023. We very strongly prefer people to go on the “Taster” before committing...
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Jun 26, 20232 min read


NCC do their bit for The Big Paddle Clean Up!
Clear Access, Clear Waters is a campaign for fair, shared and sustainable open access on water for all. As part of this campaign, and in...
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Jun 21, 20232 min read


First Succesful SUP Starters!
On 27th May the sun came out as 4 participants took to the water for the first SUP Safer Taster session. They came with little or no...
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Jun 6, 20231 min read


Summer Paddle and Picnic
When 9th July 2023 Where Paddle from either Goring (12m) or Pangbourne (8m) to Dreadnought Reach in a K1/ K2. Or a gentle paddle in a...
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May 29, 20231 min read


Up the Oracle Without a Rudder!
A personal account by Rob Whitehead of competing in the Devizes to Westminster race 2023. Easter arrived and with it the DW full fat...
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Apr 25, 20237 min read


Devizes to Westminster 2023 soars through Newbury!
Easter weekend brought us a break in the weather and perfect sunny but cool conditions for the marathon 125 miles and 77 portages Devizes...
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Apr 13, 20234 min read


Summer 'SUP Safer' taster course
Have you ever thought you would like to have a go at Stand-up Paddleboarding? If you want to find out more about this up and coming...
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Apr 6, 20233 min read
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