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Oct 2026 Beginners' Kayaking induction programme (6th, 13th, 20th, 27th)
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Oct 2026 Beginners' Kayaking induction programme (6th, 13th, 20th, 27th)

Tue 6 Oct · 18:30

Shadwell Basin

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About This Event

Scheduled for Tuesdays in October 2026 at Shadwell Basin, this programme offers beginners the opportunity to learn kayaking with volunteer instructors from a local London canoe club. The course runs over four evenings from 6:30pm to 9pm on 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th October. Attendance requires booking at £75.00 per session for those wishing to join the friendly community before attempting their first paddle on the water.

Learn to kayak and join a friendly London canoe club on Tuesday nights in October (6:30-9pm).

Learn to kayak and join a friendly London canoe club.

Over 4 evenings, our volunteer instructors will take you through a structured induction programme to get to know our Club, our facilities and cover the basics required for the Paddle UK Discover Award. The programme will introduce you to different boats and the fundamentals of paddling on the beautiful Shadwell Basin. We'll even invite you to a free BBQ to get to know us better!

At the end of the programme you can choose to continue your membership and join us for many fun and challenging activities on the water.

Practical details:

Please arrive at 6.30 pm each Tuesday. The session will last approximately until 9.00 pm.

Make sure to bring appropriate clothing and footwear (Full details of recommended gear can be found here).

18+. You should be able to swim 50m independently.

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Frequently asked questions

Oct 2026 Beginners' Kayaking induction programme (6th, 13th, 20th, 27th) takes place on Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 18:30. The event runs until Tuesday, 27 October 2026.

Oct 2026 Beginners' Kayaking induction programme (6th, 13th, 20th, 27th) is held at Shadwell Basin in London (3-4 Shadwell Pierhead, London, E1W 3TD).

Tickets for Oct 2026 Beginners' Kayaking induction programme (6th, 13th, 20th, 27th) are priced at £75. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.

The forecast for Oct 2026 Beginners' Kayaking induction programme (6th, 13th, 20th, 27th) is Clear · 17°C.

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Tickets for Oct 2026 Beginners' Kayaking induction programme (6th, 13th, 20th, 27th) can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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