Hastings & District Canoe Club

14/06/2026

What a fantastic day out on the water yesterday!
A big thank you to Dom for organising a brilliant club trip. It looks like everyone had a great time, with plenty of smiles, sunshine and some beautiful paddling.
Days like this are what the club is all about — getting out on the water, enjoying the outdoors, building confidence and sharing the experience with other paddlers.
If you’ve ever fancied giving kayaking, SUP, canoeing or sea kayaking a try, now is a great time to get involved. Whether you’re completely new to paddling or have some experience, you’ll be very welcome.
Come along, meet the club and see what we’re all about.
Find out more at:
www.hastingscanoeclub.org.uk
Or email:
[email protected]

25/05/2026

☀️ Thinking of giving paddling a try? Now’s the perfect time! 🌊
With this amazing weather, it’s a great opportunity to get down to Hastings Paddle Sports Club and see what we’re all about.
Whether you’ve been thinking about trying kayaking, sea kayaking, SUP or canoeing, or you’ve been meaning to get back on the water but keep putting it off — come down and make the most of it while the weather is this good.
We’re hoping to see lots of members at the club tomorrow, and it would be great to welcome some new faces too.
Friendly club, great location, and a brilliant way to enjoy the sea.
📍 Hastings Paddle Sports Club
West St Leonards
Come along, say hello and find out more.

16/05/2026

Thanks for everyone that represented the club at today’s protest

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06/05/2026

Thinking about getting out on the water this summer? 🌊🚣‍♂️
This is what a typical session at Hastings Paddle Sports Club can look like — getting out on the sea, building confidence, learning new skills and enjoying time on the water with a friendly group.
Based at our beachfront clubhouse in West St Leonards, we offer sea kayaking, kayaking, canoeing and SUP for all abilities — from complete beginners to more experienced paddlers.
We run regular club sessions, trips, training and social paddles throughout the season.
If you’ve been thinking about giving it a go, now is a great time to join us.
Find out more and book sessions via our website:
🌐 www.hastingscanoeclub.org.uk
Come and join us on the water!
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25/03/2026

23/02/2026

🌊 HDCC Beginners Pool Session – Week 1 🌊

What a fantastic start to our beginners’ course at the Penland Road pool this week!

Six enthusiastic paddlers joined us (with a strong showing from the ladies 👏) and the energy and engagement throughout the session was brilliant.

We began, as always, with the fundamentals — controlled capsize drills both with and without spray decks, including the all-important “bang on the hull” signal. Everyone approached it calmly and confidently, setting a solid foundation for the evening.

From there we moved into free paddling and introduced edging — and it was great to see how quickly the group began to understand how subtle boat tilt improves turning and control.

We then progressed to draw strokes, which were picked up incredibly well for a first session. Some really promising boat control already!

The only capsize of the evening came when we introduced a ball-throwing distraction exercise. Catching and throwing forces you to take your focus off the paddle — and it’s amazing how quickly balance changes when attention shifts. A great learning moment and lots of smiles all round.

A very positive start to the course — confident paddlers, supportive coaching, and strong foundations laid for the weeks ahead.

Well done everyone 👏🚣‍♀️

10/02/2026

CPR & Incident Management Practice Night 🚑

Alongside our time on the water, we regularly run dry training sessions to prevent skill fade and keep everyone confident and capable. Continuation training really matters — whether that’s trip planning, radio communication, navigation, or emergency response. These are perishable skills, and we practise them deliberately.

This evening’s focus was high-quality CPR and coordinated incident management in a realistic beach setting — right where we actually launch and land.

We worked through cardiac arrest and drowning scenarios, reinforcing:

• Immediate leadership and clear role allocation
• 5 initial rescue breaths in suspected drowning
• Relentless focus on high-quality compressions (depth, rate, recoil, minimal pauses)
• Confident integration of our clubhouse AED
• Managing bystanders and scene distractions
• Accurate note-taking and preparation for handover

It was great to see communication and confidence improve as the evening progressed. Leadership became clearer, compressions stronger, and team coordination more structured.

A key takeaway: effective resuscitation isn’t just about technique — it’s about calm leadership, good teamwork, and maintaining compression quality until paramedics arrive.

Strong engagement from everyone involved 👏

24/12/2025

Wishing all our members a great Christmas 🎄
See you all in the New Year!

15/07/2025

Have your say on the future of our coastline!
One of our club members, who works on the Pevensey Bay to Eastbourne Coastal Management Scheme, is asking for help from fellow paddlers and the wider community.
🌊 The scheme is developing a long-term plan (looking ahead to 2125!) to respond to sea level rise and more frequent storms. This could lead to changes in how the coastline looks and is used — so they want to hear from locals, visitors, and especially kayakers and watersports users.
Your input will help shape how the coast is managed in the future.
💷 Complete the survey for a chance to win a £100 gift card!
👉 https://www.pevenseyandeastbournecoast.co.uk/long-term-plan/surveys/valuing-the-coast-between-pevenseybay-and-eastbourne-now-and-in-the-future
🛶 Please share it with friends and family too — the more voices, the better!