Portland, England

Isle of Portland Canoe Club

Dorset's Jurassic Coast is home to Isle of Portland Canoe Club. This adult club organises coastal, surf and whitewater trips. New members need basic kayak control, with assessments described at Bridport's indoor pool in winter and Portland Harbour in summer.

Sea kayaking
Surf kayaking
Whitewater
Recreational paddling
Touring

Read adult membership requirements Club website

Information checked 14 October 2026View sources

Before you join

Adult beginners: New members must be aged 18 or over. You need kayak control comparable to the old two-star standard, but do not need that award itself. Contact the committee about training or assessment before joining a paddle. The joining page supplies a 2026-2027 application form.
Junior paddlers: The joining page explicitly describes an adult club and requires new members to be 18 or over. No junior membership is offered in the reviewed material.
Equipment: Members can use or borrow a small selection of kayaks, paddles and buoyancy aids. The equipment page lists sea, surf and river boats. Availability is limited, so arrange what you need before attending rather than assuming every newcomer receives a full set.
Accessibility: Not confirmed in the sources checked. Ask the club directly.
Where the club paddles: The owner describes winter assessments at an indoor pool in Bridport and summer assessments in Portland Harbour. These are broad venue descriptions, not verified meeting addresses. Ask the committee where to arrive for your chosen assessment or trip.