Rutland Canoe Club
New members should fill out an application form and attach it to an e-mail to the membership secretary. The membership secretary will then contact you concerning payment. Alternatively if you have any questions please come to Whitwell Creek when the club meets on a Sunday morning and someone should be able to help you. New members should read the What do I need section below.
Membership fees are due at the end of March each year. If you join between April and September the full annual rate is charged, between October and March half the full rate is charged.
Adult Membership
Open to people over 16 yrs at time of joining or renewal. |
£75 pa.
plus £2.00 for each adult paddler who is not an individual member of the BCU. |
Adult Non-Paddling Membership
Open to the partners of Adult Paddling Members or the Parents or Guardians of Junior Paddling Members. |
No charge.
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Junior Paddling Membership
Open to people aged 16yrs or less at time of joining or renewal. |
£70 pa. (if joining alone) £40 pa. (if joining with an adult)
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Rutland Water is owned by Anglian Water. A significant part of your annual subscription is paid to Anglian Water in return for access rights.
The Club can provide buoyancy aids, paddles and boats so you should concentrate initially on the clothing that you need to wear.
You should wear several layers of clothing topped with a windproof cagoule to keep you warm and dry. Avoid jeans which when wet are cold and heavy. A sleeveless wetsuit is a good investment. Wear light footwear such as old trainers or plimsolls. A woolly hat or peaked cap depending on the weather is a good idea. If it is cold then wear gloves, even rubber kitchen gloves can improve the 'comfort factor' ! Bring a change of clothing and a towel. Although we have no clubhouse, members are able to use the changing facilities at the adjacent Watersports Centre.
If you are paddling in the winter it is essential that you wear either a wetsuit or a drysuit. The water temperature at Rutland Water during the winter is very cold and the group leader will not let you onto the water unless you are suitably equipped.
Generally we will stop somewhere on the shore during the session so bring some refreshment for yourself, either hot or cold depending on the season.
Rutland Watersports will levy a fee of £4.50 per person per session for non-members. This should be paid at the Watersports Centre. Rutland Canoe Club will also make a charge of £3.00 per session when non-members use club equipment. This will be collected by the trip leader on the day.
Once you become a member you will need a whistle and a first aid kit.
If you want to use your own boat, you must make sure that it is in good order. It should have adequate flotation (25kg secured evenly front and rear). Footrests must be fitted so that they cannot trap feet. Toggles or handles are needed at each end.
The club's documents are listed below for reference.