LOCATION: Brentford Boating Arch, Kew Bridge: Location What3Words: Jelly.Probe.Cards.
Please do not enter the arch nearest the water via the gym if a class is being held. Wait for the Thames Leader to open the other end (facing the pub) to gain access to the toilets and changing room.
NON-MEMBERS & GUESTS: Non members and guests are welcome when conditions and skills allow. If you are not a member, please email beforehand to confirm you can attend, so that your name is not removed from the list below. Please send an email to: info@chelseakayakclub.co.uk. The session fee for a non-member/guest is £15. When you have a confirmed place please transfer £15 to the club bank account (the membership team will provide you with the club bank details).
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT: Please keep eye on forecast and bring your own cag or waterproof jacket if you have one, water, and a snack for a mid-paddle break.
GROUP SIZE: Max number is the Leader plus 6 but depending on the group this might change to more. The minimum number of people is the Leader plus 2. Email the Thames Leader or info@chelseakayakclub.co.uk if the list is full but you would like to join the paddle.
Sunday 7th December 2025
SESSION TIMINGS: Meet at 10:15am. On the water at 10:45am. Aiming to be off the water by 2:15pm.
Bring lunch and hot drink. Paddle to Putney club slipway.
TIDES: Kew Bridge LW 12:10 HW 16:20– see Admiralty Easy tide for further details if required.
SUNSET: 15:52– please bring lights for this trip (e.g. put white bike or camping lights into two plastic milk containers and bring some string to attach them).
GRADE: B (Explore and above, see here for more details: Trip Guidelines « Chelsea Kayak Club )
LEADER: Liza
Please sign-up by 16:00 on Wednesday 3rd December 2025, if you would like a place and will require use of boats and equipment.
The event have ended - no more registrations are allowed. Total Attendees: 3| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1. | Damian |
| 2. | Rachel |
| 3. | Mary H |
Friday 12th December 2025
SESSION TIMINGS: Meet at 11.50am. On the water at 12.20. Paddle ~1/1.5 hour, stop lunch & paddle back. Aiming to be off the water by ~3.30pm & away from Arches by ~4.30pm. NO LIGHTS NEEDED – unless foggy! Dress WARMLY!
TIDES: Kew Bridge HW 07:40 LW 15:30 – see Admiralty Easy tide for further details if required.
SUNSET: 15:51
GRADE: A (see here for more details: Trip Guidelines « Chelsea Kayak Club )
LEADER: Fiona
Please sign-up by 16:00 on Wednesday 10th December 2025, if you would like a place and will require use of boats and equipment.
Total Attendees: 2| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1. | sara |
| 2. | Richard Hilson |
Saturday 20th December 2025 Christmas Paddle
This is the Club Christmas paddle: we aim to have a short Thames paddle with kayaks decorated with lights followed by mince pies and warm Christmassy drinks.
SESSION TIMINGS: Meet at 2:15pm. On the water at 3pm. Aiming to be off the water by 4:30pm.
TIDES: Kew Bridge HW 15:10 LW 22:20 – see Admiralty Easy tide for further details if required.
SUNSET: 15:53– please bring lights for this trip (e.g. put white bike or camping lights into two plastic milk containers and bring some string to attach them).
GRADE: B (Explore and above, see here for more details: Trip Guidelines « Chelsea Kayak Club )
LEADER: Liza & David
Please sign-up by 16:00 on Wednesday 17th December 2025, if you would like a place and will require use of boats and equipment.
Total Attendees: 10| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1. | sara |
| 2. | Claire Ashby |
| 3. | Mike M |
| 4. | Mary H |
| 5. | Rachel H |
| 6. | Damian |
| 7. | Jude P |
| 8. | Ingo |
| 9. | Tom casey |
| 10. | Gilly |
Sunday 28th December 2025
SESSION TIMINGS: Meet at 12 noon. On the water at 12:30pm. Aiming to be off the water by 3pm.
TIDES: Kew Bridge HW 08:10 LW 15:10 – see Admiralty Easy tide for further details if required.
SUNSET: 15:58 – please bring lights for this trip (e.g. put white bike or camping lights into two plastic milk containers and bring some string to attach them).
GRADE: A (Discover and above, see here for more details: Trip Guidelines « Chelsea Kayak Club )
LEADER: David
Please sign-up by 16:00 on Wednesday 24th December 2025, if you would like a place and will require use of boats and equipment.
Total Attendees: 4| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1. | sara |
| 2. | Damian |
| 3. | Rachel |
| 4. | Gilly |
Saturday 3rd January 2026
SESSION TIMINGS: Meet at tbc. On the water at tbc. Aiming to be off the water by tbc.
TIDES: Kew Bridge LW tbc HW tbc – see Admiralty Easy tide for further details if required.
SUNSET: tbc – please bring lights for this trip (e.g. put white bike or camping lights into two plastic milk containers and bring some string to attach them).
GRADE: B (Explore and above, see here for more details: Trip Guidelines « Chelsea Kayak Club )
LEADER: tbc
Please sign-up by 16:00 on Wednesday 31st December 2025, if you would like a place and will require use of boats and equipment.
Total Attendees: 1| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1. | sara |
Saturday 10th January 2026
SESSION TIMINGS: Meet at tbc. On the water at tbc. Aiming to be off the water by tbc.
TIDES: Kew Bridge LW tbc HW tbc – see Admiralty Easy tide for further details if required.
SUNSET: tbc – please bring lights for this trip (e.g. put white bike or camping lights into two plastic milk containers and bring some string to attach them).
GRADE: A (Discover and above, see here for more details: Trip Guidelines « Chelsea Kayak Club )
LEADER: tbc
Please sign-up by 16:00 on Wednesday 7th January 2026, if you would like a place and will require use of boats and equipment.
Total Attendees: 2| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1. | sara |
| 2. | Veronica Pederzini |
Saturday 17th January 2026
SESSION TIMINGS: Meet at tbc. On the water at tbc. Aiming to be off the water by tbc.
TIDES: Kew Bridge LW tbc HW tbc – see Admiralty Easy tide for further details if required.
SUNSET: tbc – please bring lights for this trip (e.g. put white bike or camping lights into two plastic milk containers and bring some string to attach them).
GRADE: B (Explore and above, see here for more details: Trip Guidelines « Chelsea Kayak Club )
LEADER: tbc
Please sign-up by 16:00 on Wednesday 14th January 2026, if you would like a place and will require use of boats and equipment.
Total Attendees: 2| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1. | sara |
| 2. | veronica |
Saturday 24th January 2026
SESSION TIMINGS: Meet at tbc. On the water at tbc. Aiming to be off the water by tbc.
TIDES: Kew Bridge LW tbc HW tbc – see Admiralty Easy tide for further details if required.
SUNSET: tbc – please bring lights for this trip (e.g. put white bike or camping lights into two plastic milk containers and bring some string to attach them).
GRADE: A (Discover and above, see here for more details: Trip Guidelines « Chelsea Kayak Club )
LEADER: tbc
Please sign-up by 16:00 on Wednesday 21st January 2026, if you would like a place and will require use of boats and equipment.
Total Attendees: 1| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1. | sara |
Saturday 31st January 2026
SESSION TIMINGS: Meet at tbc. On the water at tbc. Aiming to be off the water by tbc.
TIDES: Kew Bridge LW tbc HW tbc – see Admiralty Easy tide for further details if required.
SUNSET: tbc – please bring lights for this trip (e.g. put white bike or camping lights into two plastic milk containers and bring some string to attach them).
GRADE: B (Explore and above, see here for more details: Trip Guidelines « Chelsea Kayak Club )
LEADER: tbc
Please sign-up by 16:00 on Wednesday 28th January 2026, if you would like a place and will require use of boats and equipment.
Total Attendees: 1| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1. | sara |
PLEASE NOTE
- These sessions are not suitable for people with no or limited paddling experience, you must meet our minimum prerequisites: Trip and Session Guidelines.
- Please make sure you read the Port of London Authority’s (PLA’s) Basic Principles of Navigation/Paddling on Upper Tideway (For more complete information see Paddling on the Tideway – A Code of Practice for Paddling on the Tidal Thames 2017 ). See also The River Thames Recreational Users Guide – Teddington to Sea Reach
- Also useful for tides and events on the river see PLA Boating on the Thames page .
- LIGHTS ARE REQUIRED WHEN PADDLING AFTER DARK. Please bring your own waterproof torches if you have them, or place white bike lights in two milk cartons and bring some string to attach them to the kayak.
- Follow any specific instructions that are given by the session leader, such as getting on the water and group management.
- Neoprene spray decks and BA/PFD’s are available.
- Please look after any kit that is borrowed – treat it with care and as if it is your own.
- Even when in a group with an experienced paddler, everyone on the river is responsible for their own safety, keeping a look out and navigating in a correct manner to avoid collisions or causing a collision, etc.
- Failure to comply with PLA rules can result in you being fined £5,000.
