Bridport, England

Heritage Coast Canoe Club

Heritage Coast Canoe Club runs Tuesday evening sessions from West Bay for beginners and established paddlers. Its programme covers kayaking, open canoeing, paddleboarding, coastal trips, river paddles and winter pool practice.

Recreational paddling
Touring
Whitewater
Sea kayaking
Open canoeing
Stand-up paddleboarding

Check membership and taster options Club website

Information checked 28 September 2026View sources

Before you join

Adult beginners: The membership year starts on 1 April and ends on 31 March. Adult membership is GBP 45, plus GBP 5 for each member session. Two people joining together receive GBP 10 off. A GBP 10 taster is the practical first step. Check the live page before travelling.
Junior paddlers: Under-18 membership is GBP 35. Junior renewals need parental consent and cannot currently be completed online. The taster page says all ages and abilities are welcome, but gives no minimum age or supervision rules. Ask before booking a child.
Equipment: For GBP 10, taster visitors can borrow the craft and paddle. A buoyancy aid and wetsuit are also supplied. Kayaks, open canoes and paddleboards are available for these sessions. Confirm sizes, clothing and what is available on the chosen date.
Accessibility: The club publishes a financial-access policy and says it welcomes anyone who can safely take part. The sources give no practical detail for wheelchair users. They do not cover changing-room access, getting onto the water, hands-on assistance or specialist boats. Contact the club before paying.
Where the club paddles: Tuesday club nights run from 18:00 to 20:00 at Fishermans Green. First-time visitors should arrive at 17:45. The main site lists tasters into October 2026, while the new-paddler page says April to September. Check the live booking page and weather before travelling.