Pirates Canoe Club upcoming events

Day Dash - Coached Beginner/Intermediate Surf Kayaking in Devon (25 Apr 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Coached Beginner/Intermediate Surf Kayaking in Devon

This activity is Coached and Led by Ian Dovey of Dovey Coaching, Ian is a Paddle UK Surf Kayak Coach based in Devon. He will be providing Sit On Top Kayaks and paddles for this activity but you are welcome to bring a half slice or surf kayak if you have one and have a solid roll or are happy swimming and emptying yourself.

This session will be somewhere in Devon depending on what the Surf and Swell is doing, it could be as close as Exeter.

We are planning this as a day trip, get up incredibly early, car share, drive down to Devon, have a blast on the beach kayaking and come back the same day. We are not arranging transport, this will be done in the Slack channel on sign up and you are responsible for splitting the fuel costs between you.

If you want to stay over and make a weekend of it, thats entirely up to you :)

Date: Saturday 25th April 2026

Cost: £75 per person (this covers the cost of the coaching and equipment use for anyone who wants to use a SOT)

Club Equipment: Equipment is available to borrow, please make sure you book it out with the Quartermaster at least 2 weeks i advance and collect at least 1 week in advance of use if away from Lake and deliver it back within 1 week after use.

Skils level Required: Discover Award/or same ability level.

You need to be water confident, happy getting bounced off in the surf and be able to swim your way in or remember to standup as you will likely be shallow enough to.

You need to know how to paddle a kayak.

Organiser: Di Phillips

Important

Paddlesport has inherent risks associated with it. By registering for this event you are acknowledging these risks.

By Signing up to this event, you are confirming you are have the paddle ability stated in the event details, this could be a self rescue, a specific PUK craft award or skills of equal level.

Lake Session - Conningbrook Lake (27 Apr 2026)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Conningbrook Lake Lake Session

This is a regular paddle during the summer, it may be on a Monday or Wednesday (we are trying out alternating the day for May to start with). Come down and join us for a paddle round the lake, brush up on skills or learn some new ones.

We do not have permanent changing facilities at the lake but we do have some changing tents available, if you would like a changing tent, ask the coach/leader/helper/committee member on duty for the session and they will get one out for you. You need to pack it away after use please.

If you need to use a toilet whilst at the lake, there are toilets at the Julie Rose Stadium next door.

Some weeks there will be defined sessions and some weeks will be a chat and a paddle! See ticket information for what's happening.

If you want to work on the Paddle UK Awards (Paddle Awards, Personal Performance Awards), please ask a coach at the lake session to make it happen.

Expected Times:

May - 6.30pm to 8.30pm (Sunset around 8.30pm)

June - 6.30pm to 8.30pm (sunset between 9 and 9.20))

July - 6.30pm to 8.30pm (Sunset between 8.40 and 9.20)

August - 6pm to 8pm (Sunset between 8.40 and 7.45)

September - TBC

Meet Address: Containers at Conningbrook Lake

Club Equipment: Equipment is available to borrow for the lake sessions, it is your responsibility to put it away where you found it at the end of the session. This includes emptying the boat, hanging the BA and helmet and putting the paddle back in the rack. Please ask the coach/leader/helper/committee member on duty for the session and they will assist you in finding the right craft.

Skills level Required:

If you are taking part in a coached session, then the coach will note this in the ticket information.

If you are taking part in a led session, the leader/coach will note this in the ticket information.

If you are paddling in a small group (of 3 more) round the lake, a minimum you must have paddled the craft you are bringing previously for trips away from the lake, you must be able to self rescue for all activities (this could be swim to bank and empty craft or could be kayak roll or jump back on SUP or in Canoe).

Organiser: The Coaching Team

Responsible Coach/Leader/Instructor: The on Duty Coach/Committee Member/Leader

On the water Support: Anyone with PSI/Leader Qualification/Coaching Qualification

Important

Paddlesport has inherent risks associated with it. By registering for this event you are acknowledging these risks.

By Signing up to this event, you are confirming you are have the paddle ability stated in the event details, this could be a self rescue, a specific PUK craft award or skills of equal level.

The coach/leader/Instructor is viewed as being responsible for leading the session, managing safety, enforcing rules and making informed decisions in response to changing conditions or emergencies.

Participants are expected to follow the instructions of the coach/leader/instructor, to act responsibly, follow club rules, support each other and the general safety of all participants

"Unsupervised paddle group" in PCC terms is a group of at least 3 paddlers, they must be of PPA level ability and are responsible for themselves whilst on the water. They are not supervised by a coach/leader directly, but a coach/leader is on the water or on the bank during the session and have given a briefing before launch is allowed. An unsupervised paddle group cannot be made up just of juniors. Refer to welfare policies.

Lake Session - Conningbrook Lake (4 May 2026)

Mon, 04 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Conningbrook Lake Lake Session

If you need to use a toilet whilst at the lake, there are toilets at the Julie Rose Stadium next door.

Some weeks there will be defined sessions and some weeks will be a chat and a paddle! See ticket information for what's happening.

Expected Times:

June - 6.30pm to 8.30pm (sunset between 9 and 9.20))

July - 6.30pm to 8.30pm (Sunset between 8.40 and 9.20)

August - 6pm to 8pm (Sunset between 8.40 and 7.45)

September - TBC

Meet Address: Containers at Conningbrook Lake

Skills level Required:

If you are taking part in a coached session, then the coach will note this in the ticket information.

If you are taking part in a led session, the leader/coach will note this in the ticket information.

Organiser: The Coaching Team

Responsible Coach/Leader/Instructor: The on Duty Coach/Committee Member/Leader

On the water Support: Anyone with PSI/Leader Qualification/Coaching Qualification

Important

Paddlesport has inherent risks associated with it. By registering for this event you are acknowledging these risks.

By Signing up to this event, you are confirming you are have the paddle ability stated in the event details, this could be a self rescue, a specific PUK craft award or skills of equal level.

The coach/leader/Instructor is viewed as being responsible for leading the session, managing safety, enforcing rules and making informed decisions in response to changing conditions or emergencies.

Participants are expected to follow the instructions of the coach/leader/instructor, to act responsibly, follow club rules, support each other and the general safety of all participants

Lake Session - Conningbrook Lake (11 May 2026)

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Conningbrook Lake Lake Session

If you need to use a toilet whilst at the lake, there are toilets at the Julie Rose Stadium next door.

Some weeks there will be defined sessions and some weeks will be a chat and a paddle! See ticket information for what's happening.

If you want to work on the Paddle UK Awards (Paddle Awards, Personal Performance Awards), please ask a coach at the lake session to make it happen.

Expected Times:

May - 6.30pm to 8.30pm (Sunset around 8.30pm)

June - 6.30pm to 8.30pm (sunset between 9 and 9.20))

July - 6.30pm to 8.30pm (Sunset between 8.40 and 9.20)

August - 6pm to 8pm (Sunset between 8.40 and 7.45)

September - TBC

Meet Address: Containers at Conningbrook Lake

Skills level Required:

If you are taking part in a coached session, then the coach will note this in the ticket information.

If you are taking part in a led session, the leader/coach will note this in the ticket information.

Organiser: The Coaching Team

Responsible Coach/Leader/Instructor: The on Duty Coach/Committee Member/Leader

On the water Support: Anyone with PSI/Leader Qualification/Coaching Qualification

Important

Paddlesport has inherent risks associated with it. By registering for this event you are acknowledging these risks.

By Signing up to this event, you are confirming you are have the paddle ability stated in the event details, this could be a self rescue, a specific PUK craft award or skills of equal level.

The coach/leader/Instructor is viewed as being responsible for leading the session, managing safety, enforcing rules and making informed decisions in response to changing conditions or emergencies.

Participants are expected to follow the instructions of the coach/leader/instructor, to act responsibly, follow club rules, support each other and the general safety of all participants

Lake Session - Conningbrook Lake (18 May 2026)

Mon, 18 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Conningbrook Lake Lake Session

If you need to use a toilet whilst at the lake, there are toilets at the Julie Rose Stadium next door.

Some weeks there will be defined sessions and some weeks will be a chat and a paddle! See ticket information for what's happening.

Expected Times:

June - 6.30pm to 8.30pm (sunset between 9 and 9.20))

July - 6.30pm to 8.30pm (Sunset between 8.40 and 9.20)

August - 6pm to 8pm (Sunset between 8.40 and 7.45)

September - TBC

Meet Address: Containers at Conningbrook Lake

Skills level Required:

If you are taking part in a coached session, then the coach will note this in the ticket information.

If you are taking part in a led session, the leader/coach will note this in the ticket information.

Organiser: The Coaching Team

Responsible Coach/Leader/Instructor: The on Duty Coach/Committee Member/Leader

On the water Support: Anyone with PSI/Leader Qualification/Coaching Qualification

Important

Paddlesport has inherent risks associated with it. By registering for this event you are acknowledging these risks.

By Signing up to this event, you are confirming you are have the paddle ability stated in the event details, this could be a self rescue, a specific PUK craft award or skills of equal level.

The coach/leader/Instructor is viewed as being responsible for leading the session, managing safety, enforcing rules and making informed decisions in response to changing conditions or emergencies.

Participants are expected to follow the instructions of the coach/leader/instructor, to act responsibly, follow club rules, support each other and the general safety of all participants

Lake Session - Conningbrook Lake (25 May 2026)

Mon, 25 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Conningbrook Lake Lake Session

If you need to use a toilet whilst at the lake, there are toilets at the Julie Rose Stadium next door.

Some weeks there will be defined sessions and some weeks will be a chat and a paddle! See ticket information for what's happening.

Expected Times:

June - 6.30pm to 8.30pm (sunset between 9 and 9.20))

July - 6.30pm to 8.30pm (Sunset between 8.40 and 9.20)

August - 6pm to 8pm (Sunset between 8.40 and 7.45)

September - TBC

Meet Address: Containers at Conningbrook Lake

Skills level Required:

If you are taking part in a coached session, then the coach will note this in the ticket information.

If you are taking part in a led session, the leader/coach will note this in the ticket information.

Organiser: The Coaching Team

Responsible Coach/Leader/Instructor: The on Duty Coach/Committee Member/Leader

On the water Support: Anyone with PSI/Leader Qualification/Coaching Qualification

Important

Paddlesport has inherent risks associated with it. By registering for this event you are acknowledging these risks.

By Signing up to this event, you are confirming you are have the paddle ability stated in the event details, this could be a self rescue, a specific PUK craft award or skills of equal level.

The coach/leader/Instructor is viewed as being responsible for leading the session, managing safety, enforcing rules and making informed decisions in response to changing conditions or emergencies.

Participants are expected to follow the instructions of the coach/leader/instructor, to act responsibly, follow club rules, support each other and the general safety of all participants

Lake Session - Conningbrook Lake (8 Jun 2026)

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Conningbrook Lake Lake Session

If you need to use a toilet whilst at the lake, there are toilets at the Julie Rose Stadium next door.

Some weeks there will be defined sessions and some weeks will be a chat and a paddle! See ticket information for what's happening.

Expected Times:

June - 6.30pm to 8.30pm (sunset between 9 and 9.20))

July - 6.30pm to 8.30pm (Sunset between 8.40 and 9.20)

August - 6pm to 8pm (Sunset between 8.40 and 7.45)

September - TBC

Meet Address: Containers at Conningbrook Lake

Skills level Required:

If you are taking part in a coached session, then the coach will note this in the ticket information.

If you are taking part in a led session, the leader/coach will note this in the ticket information.

Organiser: The Coaching Team

Responsible Coach/Leader/Instructor: The on Duty Coach/Committee Member/Leader

On the water Support: Anyone with PSI/Leader Qualification/Coaching Qualification

Important

Paddlesport has inherent risks associated with it. By registering for this event you are acknowledging these risks.

By Signing up to this event, you are confirming you are have the paddle ability stated in the event details, this could be a self rescue, a specific PUK craft award or skills of equal level.

The coach/leader/Instructor is viewed as being responsible for leading the session, managing safety, enforcing rules and making informed decisions in response to changing conditions or emergencies.

Participants are expected to follow the instructions of the coach/leader/instructor, to act responsibly, follow club rules, support each other and the general safety of all participants

Lake Session - Conningbrook Lake (15 Jun 2026)

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Conningbrook Lake Lake Session

If you need to use a toilet whilst at the lake, there are toilets at the Julie Rose Stadium next door.

Some weeks there will be defined sessions and some weeks will be a chat and a paddle! See ticket information for what's happening.

Expected Times:

June - 6.30pm to 8.30pm (sunset between 9 and 9.20))

July - 6.30pm to 8.30pm (Sunset between 8.40 and 9.20)

August - 6pm to 8pm (Sunset between 8.40 and 7.45)

September - TBC

Meet Address: Containers at Conningbrook Lake

Skills level Required:

If you are taking part in a coached session, then the coach will note this in the ticket information.

If you are taking part in a led session, the leader/coach will note this in the ticket information.

Organiser: The Coaching Team

Responsible Coach/Leader/Instructor: The on Duty Coach/Committee Member/Leader

On the water Support: Anyone with PSI/Leader Qualification/Coaching Qualification

Important

Paddlesport has inherent risks associated with it. By registering for this event you are acknowledging these risks.

By Signing up to this event, you are confirming you are have the paddle ability stated in the event details, this could be a self rescue, a specific PUK craft award or skills of equal level.

The coach/leader/Instructor is viewed as being responsible for leading the session, managing safety, enforcing rules and making informed decisions in response to changing conditions or emergencies.

Participants are expected to follow the instructions of the coach/leader/instructor, to act responsibly, follow club rules, support each other and the general safety of all participants

Lake Session - Conningbrook Lake (22 Jun 2026)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Conningbrook Lake Lake Session

If you need to use a toilet whilst at the lake, there are toilets at the Julie Rose Stadium next door.

Some weeks there will be defined sessions and some weeks will be a chat and a paddle! See ticket information for what's happening.

Expected Times:

June - 6.30pm to 8.30pm (sunset between 9 and 9.20))

July - 6.30pm to 8.30pm (Sunset between 8.40 and 9.20)

August - 6pm to 8pm (Sunset between 8.40 and 7.45)

September - TBC

Meet Address: Containers at Conningbrook Lake

Skills level Required:

If you are taking part in a coached session, then the coach will note this in the ticket information.

If you are taking part in a led session, the leader/coach will note this in the ticket information.

Organiser: The Coaching Team

Responsible Coach/Leader/Instructor: The on Duty Coach/Committee Member/Leader

On the water Support: Anyone with PSI/Leader Qualification/Coaching Qualification

Important

Paddlesport has inherent risks associated with it. By registering for this event you are acknowledging these risks.

By Signing up to this event, you are confirming you are have the paddle ability stated in the event details, this could be a self rescue, a specific PUK craft award or skills of equal level.

The coach/leader/Instructor is viewed as being responsible for leading the session, managing safety, enforcing rules and making informed decisions in response to changing conditions or emergencies.

Participants are expected to follow the instructions of the coach/leader/instructor, to act responsibly, follow club rules, support each other and the general safety of all participants

Lake Session - Conningbrook Lake (29 Jun 2026)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Conningbrook Lake Lake Session

If you need to use a toilet whilst at the lake, there are toilets at the Julie Rose Stadium next door.

Some weeks there will be defined sessions and some weeks will be a chat and a paddle! See ticket information for what's happening.

Expected Times:

June - 6.30pm to 8.30pm (sunset between 9 and 9.20))

July - 6.30pm to 8.30pm (Sunset between 8.40 and 9.20)

August - 6pm to 8pm (Sunset between 8.40 and 7.45)

September - TBC

Meet Address: Containers at Conningbrook Lake

Skills level Required:

If you are taking part in a coached session, then the coach will note this in the ticket information.

If you are taking part in a led session, the leader/coach will note this in the ticket information.

Organiser: The Coaching Team

Responsible Coach/Leader/Instructor: The on Duty Coach/Committee Member/Leader

On the water Support: Anyone with PSI/Leader Qualification/Coaching Qualification

Important

Paddlesport has inherent risks associated with it. By registering for this event you are acknowledging these risks.

By Signing up to this event, you are confirming you are have the paddle ability stated in the event details, this could be a self rescue, a specific PUK craft award or skills of equal level.

The coach/leader/Instructor is viewed as being responsible for leading the session, managing safety, enforcing rules and making informed decisions in response to changing conditions or emergencies.

Participants are expected to follow the instructions of the coach/leader/instructor, to act responsibly, follow club rules, support each other and the general safety of all participants