Learn basic paddle and rescue techniques in our 1 day beginners kayaking course. Once you have successfully completed this training you will be able to paddle with Southbourne Canoe club on Thursday evenings.
This training starts at Iford Bridge in Christchurch, and will finish at Wick.
The training costs £20, plus an additional £4 for equipment hire. As this training is only available to Southbourne Canoe Club Members, you will need to sign up as a new member before it will allow you to book on the course.

Strictly limited number of places available on a first-come-first served basis.

We reserve the right to cancel or postpone the course due to bad weather or insufficient bookings.

Learn basic paddle and rescue techniques in our one day BCU 1* course.  Once completed you will be able to join our Thursday evening club paddles.  See training section in our events page for more details.  *Sorry now full*

Southbourne Canoe Club will be providing Perimeter Security again this year for Netley Marsh and are looking for Volunteers to help out on the Saturday and Sunday.

What does this involve?

Helping from a few hours to all day between 08:30 to 17:00 either days or both, you will be asked to walk the perimeter looking out for anyone trying to get into the Fair without paying.  If you see anything suspicious all you have to do is contact the Security hut using a radio and they will deal with any problem. Teams of helpers will swap around so you get plenty of time to take a rest.

What do you and SCC get from this?

You get free entry to the Fair for you and your family so when you’re not actively helping you can enjoy the fair and exhibits. Normally you can camp but Netley Marsh will need to know to allocate space. SCC usually receive a donation from Netley Marsh which is used to help fund equipment .

On the Day Please Report to the Security Hut via the Exhibitors entrance (not the visitors entrance). Declare that you are from Southbourne Canoe Club for Perimeter Security and they will contact the SCC nominated site  person.

How to find it.

Netley Marsh is situated two miles south of the M27 junction 2. Follow signs from the roundabout. Postcode SO40 7GY GPS N 50° 54° 58.50” W 1° 31’59.57”

Free car park. If you are able to Volunteer. Please put you name down on the Netley Marsh Volunteer sheet on the signing in desk stating what days and times you can help or reply to the entry on the SCC Website Main Forum.

Booking is now open for our BCU 1* Beginners kayaking course.  This takes place over 4 consecutive Thursday evenings, and costs just £20 plus kit hire of £4 per week.  Strictly limited spaces available.

Please note that this course is only available to SCC members, so please go to our membership section to join us before booking if you are not already a member.