Ferndown, England
DUCKS Canoe Club
DUCKS is a family-friendly canoe and kayak club at Longham Lakes near Ferndown. It welcomes beginners and experienced paddlers, offers taster paddles and club equipment, and runs lake sessions plus trips to rivers and the coast.
- Recreational paddling
- Flatwater kayaking
- Touring
- Sea kayaking
- Open canoeing
Information checked View sources
Before you join
- Adult beginners
Beginners can arrange a taster paddle before joining. The club aims to start its Tuesday and Thursday lake nights at about 18:30. Current news should be checked because water quality and weather can change whether the lake is available.
- Junior paddlers
There is no stated upper age limit. The club says its buoyancy aids generally fit children aged about eight and over, although body size is the deciding factor. Families with younger children should ask whether suitable safety equipment and supervision are available.
- Equipment
The club has kayaks, canoes and sea kayaks, with coaches who help paddlers try suitable craft. Boats can be hired for sessions, and membership includes training towards the Paddle Discover award. Confirm availability before a taster.
- Accessibility
The club says it welcomes all abilities. Its public information does not cover step-free routes, accessible changing or adaptive kit. An education building provides changing space. Ask the club about individual support and site access before booking.
- Where the club paddles
Longham Lakes is privately owned, and access is only available during club activity. The private car park has an approximate 2.1-metre height barrier and is locked overnight. The club can open the gate for taller vehicles when arranged.
Sources for this listing
Club-published information, checked by KanuHQ. Confirm current course dates and availability with the club.
- Current 2026 news, family welcome, Longham base and wider paddling programmeChecked 26 September 2026
- Official taster, age, clothing, equipment, lake and parking guidanceChecked 26 September 2026
- Official current membership form, award training and contact emailChecked 26 September 2026
- Official club-night schedule, location address, map and public Facebook linkChecked 26 September 2026
- Official enquiry route for a taster or club questionChecked 26 September 2026
- National directory identity, activities, facilities, address and logoChecked 26 September 2026
- Current public Facebook identity and 2026 open-day evidenceChecked 26 September 2026
- Current DUCKS wordmark from the official websiteChecked 26 September 2026
- Longham Lakes study-centre site on OpenStreetMapChecked 26 September 2026
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