LOCATION: Brentford Boating Arch, Kew Bridge: https://www.chelseakayakclub.co.uk/about-the-club/club-locations/
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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 15 Nov 2026
SESSION TIMINGS: Meet at 10:30. On the water at 11:00 Aiming to be off the water 14:00.
TIDES: LW 13:10 HW 18:30 – see Admiralty Easy tide for further details if required.
SUNSET: 16:11– No lights for this trip.
GRADE: A – see here for more details: Trip Guidelines « Chelsea Kayak Club )
LEADER: David
Please sign-up by 16:00 on Friday 13 Nov, if you would like a place and will require use of boats and equipment.
Total Attendees: 5| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1. | Rachel |
| 2. | Mike M |
| 3. | Emmanuel R |
| 4. | Mel Armstrong |
| 5. | Ross C |
Saturday 21 Nov 2026
SESSION TIMINGS: Meet at 10:00. On the water at 10:30 Aiming to be off the water and away by 14:00.
TIDES: HW 11:50 LW 19:30 – see Admiralty Easy tide for further details if required.
SUNSET: 16:04 – No lights for this trip.
GRADE: A – see here for more details: Trip Guidelines « Chelsea Kayak Club )
LEADER: David
Please sign-up by 16:00 on Friday 20 Nov, if you would like a place and will require use of boats and equipment.
Total Attendees: 2| # | Name |
|---|---|
| 1. | Rachel |
| 2. | Damian |
Saturday 28 Nov 2026
SESSION TIMINGS: Meet at 00:00. On the water at 00:00 Aiming to be off the water and away by 00:00.
TIDES: HW 00:00 LW 00:00 – see Admiralty Easy tide for further details if required.
SUNSET: 00:00– No lights for this trip.
GRADE: A – see here for more details: Trip Guidelines « Chelsea Kayak Club )
LEADER: Mike L
Please sign-up by 16:00 on Friday 27 Nov, if you would like a place and will require use of boats and equipment.
Total Attendees: 0| # | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| No attendees found. | ||
Saturday 5 Dec 2026
SESSION TIMINGS: Meet at 9:55. On the water at 10:25 Paddle up to Richmond/Twickenham stop. Put on cag & have quick picnic + thermos lunch & wait for tide to return. Back on water 12.30/1pm & back to Kew by ~2pm & packed away & finished by 14:30.
TIDES: HW 11:50 4.2m LW 6:50am & 19.10pm – see Admiralty Easy tide for further details if required.
SUNSET: 15:52– No lights for this trip.
GRADE: A – see here for more details: Trip Guidelines « Chelsea Kayak Club )
LEADER: Fiona
Please sign-up by 16:00 on Friday 4 Dec, if you would like a place and will require use of boats and equipment. Min number of paddlers incl leader is 3, max number of places available 6
Total Attendees: 0| # | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| No attendees found. | ||
Sunday 13 Dec 2026 TBCBC
SESSION TIMINGS: Meet at 00:00. On the water at 00:00 Aiming to be off the water and away by 00:00.
TIDES: HW 00:00 LW 00:00 – see Admiralty Easy tide for further details if required.
SUNSET: 00:00– No lights for this trip.
GRADE: A – see here for more details: Trip Guidelines « Chelsea Kayak Club )
LEADER: tbc
Please sign-up by 16:00 on Friday 11 Dec, if you would like a place and will require use of boats and equipment.
Total Attendees: 0| # | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| No attendees found. | ||
Saturday 19 Dec 2026 Christmas Paddle!
SESSION TIMINGS: Meet at 14:30. Dress warmly, Decorate kayaks with tinsel & twinkly lights.
On the water at 15:15 Paddle downstream until ~dusk/sunset ~4pm. Turn on lights & return against the flow. Aiming to be off the water and boats put away by 17:00. Then if you can do stay & bring/share mincepies & nibbles in kitchen after paddle.
TIDES: HW 9:40 4.3m & 22.30 4.5m LW 16:50 – see Admiralty Easy tide for further details if required.
SUNSET: 15:53– Lights ARE needed for this trip.
GRADE: A – see here for more details: Trip Guidelines « Chelsea Kayak Club )
LEADER: David & Fiona
Please sign-up by 16:00 on Friday 18 Dec, if you would like a place and will require use of boats and equipment.
Max number of paddlers in addition to leaders is 12.
Total Attendees: 0| # | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| No attendees found. | ||
Sunday 27 Dec 2026
SESSION TIMINGS: Meet at 00:00. On the water at 00:00 Aiming to be off the water and away by 00:00.
TIDES: HW 00:00 LW 00:00 – see Admiralty Easy tide for further details if required.
SUNSET: 00:00– No lights for this trip.
GRADE: A – see here for more details: Trip Guidelines « Chelsea Kayak Club )
LEADER: David
Please sign-up by 16:00 on Friday 25 Dec, if you would like a place and will require use of boats and equipment.
Total Attendees: 0| # | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| No attendees found. | ||
PLEASE NOTE:
- These sessions are not suitable for people with no or limited paddling experience you must meet our minimum prerequisites please refer to 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 along your own waterproof torches if you have them, or place a 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.
- Consider bringing a snack and bottle of water with you – especially in periods of warmer weather given the distances that are covered on the session.
- 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.
