Bournemouth, England

Bournemouth Outrigger Canoe Club

Bournemouth Outrigger Canoe Club is a community club for crew and solo outrigger canoe paddling around Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch. New paddlers start with a demo day before joining coached training or arranging social crews.

Recreational paddling
Outrigger canoeing

Visit official joining page Club website

Information checked 24 September 2026View sources

Before you join

Adult beginners: A demo day is required before attending club training, and paddlers must be able to swim at least 100 metres. The page lists local membership at £120 annually or £12 monthly, away membership at £60 annually and pay-as-you-paddle sessions at £20. Separate HHO membership is required; its quoted £60 discount expired in July 2026, so confirm the current combined cost before paying.
Junior paddlers: No reviewed club page publishes a junior route or minimum age. Families should ask the club whether a suitable demo day and membership option are currently available before booking or paying.
Equipment: Members can use two six-person OC6 canoes, one two-person OC2, two solo OC1 canoes and club paddles. Coaches and experienced members lead training and technique drills. No standard list of personal clothing or safety equipment is published for every session.
Accessibility: Hengistbury Head Outdoors states an aim of barrier-free and inclusive access. Published venue material gives no concrete confirmation of an accessible launch, transfer aids, modified canoes or dedicated personal assistance. Discuss practical needs with the club and centre before booking.
Where the club paddles: The base is Hengistbury Head Outdoors beside Christchurch Harbour. The club says demo days usually run every two months and posts details on Facebook. Organised training and social crews vary, so use the current club notice and confirm a seat rather than arriving without a booking.