Thames and South East
Information
last updated 29/12/2024 by Martin Dunn
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1. NEXT TRIP INFORMATION/JOINING INSTRUCTIONS
2. CCC SAFETY POLICY (SUMMARY)
1. NEXT TRIP INFORMATION/JOINING INSTRUCTIONS
Please note that you MUST contact the Organiser to let them know you will be attending any of these events/paddles.
Sunday 5th January 2025 - Basingstoke Canal, Woking
Organiser: Martin Dunn email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (preferred) or mobile 07714329271. Please advise if attending.
A 7-mile paddle - out to Woking and St Johns (Lock 7), then returning to continue past the start as far Woodham Top Lock (No 6) and back. Lunch stop somewhere enroute.
Trolley recommended. Parking at Sheerwater Recreation Ground, Blackmore Cres, Woking GU21 5NZ which has plenty of free parking, no heigh restrictor, away from housing and 250m away on a good path to reach the canal with ok launching points. Parking location TQ 02300 60481, Lat/Lon: 51.33416 -0.53290, W3W: method.shut.wheels.
Directions –the road layout in the Sheerwater Estate has changed and a Sat Nav could be misleading.
From J 10, M25 , A320 to 5 Ways roundabout, Monument Road, over the canal bridge, first left at Traffic Lightt’s into Albert Drive, just before Asda, turn left into Bateson Way, right onto Blackmoor Crescent that leads to the car park.
From J 11, M25 via A3, A245 to West Byfleet, left into Albert Drive, beyond Asda turn right into Bateson Way, then as above.
From Woking town centre follow the signs for Sheerwater and Albert Drive.
Please be ready to trolley or carry your watercraft from the Car Park shortly after 10:00am for a 10:30am launch.
A Basingstoke Canal Licence or proof of Paddle UK membership is required on this waterway.
Please note the safety policy (see elsewhere in article) and the following information:
You must inform the run leader in advance if you are planning to attend a paddle or event.
Remember to bring your Club membership cards to all club paddles or events, since we are required to check and record memberships are current. We also need to record Paddle UK numbers for those who have them. These are needed to ensure that we are covered by the Club's and Paddle UK's insurance.
All participants in club trips or meets do so at their own risk, and neither the Club nor its officers can accept any liability for loss or injury of any kind sustained whilst on a Club trip, meet or other activity.
As a section of the Camping and Caravanning Club, our camping events are restricted to Camping and Caravanning Club members only (including Canoe Camping Club members), anyone participating must be a member of the Camping and Caravanning Club before attending a camping meet. We do allow guest paddlers on most day trips.
2. CCC SAFETY POLICY (SUMMARY)
The Safety Policy can be viewed using the main menu of this website. Key points of the Safety Policy are summarised below.
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Please ensure you and your watercraft, are appropriate for the trip and properly equipped.
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A briefing will normally precede the trip/event.
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A competent adult must accompany young people aged between 8 and 18 years who must have the parents signed permission to paddle (a form is supplied).
Paddlesports are ‘assumed risk’ ‘water contact’ activities, however serious accidents are very rare. Participants should be aware of and accept these risks, and be responsible for their own action and involvement.
3. ACCESSING THE CHERTSEY CLUB SITE AND CANOE SHED
Chertsey campsite and the Canoe Shed
The campsite site is open for CCC members to boat from the site and access the canoe shed if also a key holder.
Site office opening hours/times to arrive: 9am to 10.30am, 1pm to 5pm. The office can be busy booking in arrivals for camping between 1-2pm
Please inform the site office on arrival, purpose of visit and have your membership card available.
Out of hours times for canoe shed key holders to collect and return items may be possible by advance notice and agreement with site management. Contact the camp site:
Tel. 01932 562405, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Vehicles can be taken round to the canoe shed to off load canoes and park if space is available by the caravan storage compound. You may be required to return to the front car park for parking.
Site facilities. Day visitors may use the toilets and not the showers.
Advise any camp site, canoe shed and equipment issues to Kevin East (1) as below.
Canoe rack allocation - Fran Faulkner (2) as below.
Bio-Security
Before departing follow the Check Clean Dry procedure for canoes and equipment used on site, being taken away or placed back in the canoe shed for storage.
Access to the canoe shed by Key Holders
Please Note:
Sign the canoe shed register to record times and purpose of your visit.
Ensure the doors are shut and locked when the canoe shed is left unattended on your visit.
Use of other members canoes and equipment must be by agreement with the owner.
Hygiene/Covid precautions. Hand sanitiser and paper towelling is available. A waste bin is provided.
Before leaving and locking up the entry door:
Check all the other doors are shut and secured by every top and bottom shoot bolt.
Switch off lights and disconnect any electrical appliances from the power sockets.
Notes:
(1) Kevin East, Mob 07941 501224, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
(2) Fran Faulkner, email via contact form here
Please comply with these arrangements for good relations with the campsite, and the security/safe use of the canoe shed.
