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We publish information about our club, terms of membership, rules and policies on this website. Please use the links befow to take you to the right place to find the answers you are looking for. If you can\u0027t find what you\u0027re looking for, please contact our Membership Secretary\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\u0022https://www.bewlcanoeclub.co.uk/Home/ContactUs\u0022\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(192, 80, 77);\u0022\u003eWhere can I find out what\u0027s going on?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt BCC we believe that good communication with and between our members is essential if the Club is going to thrive and grow.\u003cbr\u003eTo facilitate this, we use the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(192, 80, 77);\u0022\u003emyClubhouse\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e tool that allows you to:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•\tManage your membership: new applications and renewals\u003cbr\u003e•\tArrange boat storage\u003cbr\u003e•\tBrowse and sign up for events such as regular Club paddles, trips, courses and social events through our interactive calendar: \u003cbr\u003e•\tMake payments easily \u003cbr\u003e•\tSee the latest news and announcements\u003cbr\u003e•\tJoin chat rooms specific to the events that you have signed up for\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can access myClubhouse either through your web browser\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\u0022https://www.bewlcanoeclub.co.uk/\u0022\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e or by downloading the myClubhouse app from the App Store or similar for Android devices\u003cbr\u003eYou will be provided with user-name and password information upon joining the Club.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that myClubhouse is our prime communication tool.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;Additionally, we have a Club WhatsApp group to which you will be invited upon joining the Club that we use for sharing photographs of our activities and general chat\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(192, 80, 77);\u0022\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen can I paddle and how do I book on?\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll our club paddles, plus training courses, trips away from Bewl and other activities are listed under the \u0027Events\u0027 tab on the \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.bewlcanoeclub.co.uk/\u0022\u003ehome page\u003c/a\u003e of our website.\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eTo join a paddle you must book on to the event through the \u0027Events\u0027 section on the website or app. \u003c/strong\u003eThis is to ensure that leader ratios are maintained, and your leader has access to information such as emergency contact details and any medical conditions that may affect your paddling.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClub paddling takes place on Monday, Thursday and Saturday mornings, and on Friday evenings during the summer.\u0026nbsp; We also run some Sunday paddles in the summer months.\u0026nbsp; All our club paddles, plus training courses, trips away from Bewl and other activities are listed under the \u0027Events\u0027 tab on the\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\u0022https://www.bewlcanoeclub.co.uk/\u0022\u003ehome page\u003c/a\u003e of our website.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022https://www.bewlcanoeclub.co.uk/\u0022\u003e\u003c/a\u003eIf you wish to paddle at other times, please refer to the club\u0027s rules for independent paddling\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\u0022https://www.bewlcanoeclub.co.uk/Client/Documents/Rules_for_independent_paddling_V1__June_2025.pdf?d=1752323764793\u0022\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(192, 80, 77);\u0022\u003eWho leads the paddles and how will I be supported?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll club paddling activities are led by experienced and qualified members who are formally approved by the club\u0027s General Committee to lead.\u0026nbsp; Our leaders are trained in safety, rescue and first aid, have safeguarding training and have\u0026nbsp;completed Paddle UK’s Code of Conduct for Coaching Workforce training and agree to abide by the \u003ca href=\u0022https://britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/download/261/\u0022\u003ecode\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour leader will plan the paddle route based on the group\u0027s experience, fitness and ability as well as the weather conditions on the day.\u0026nbsp; Rest assured, if you\u0027re new to paddling or to the club, your leader and other participants on the paddle\u0026nbsp;will look after you on the water!\u0026nbsp; More guidance on paddling ability and standards is available\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\u0022https://www.bewlcanoeclub.co.uk/Client/Documents/Minimum_standards_for_club_paddling.pdf?d=1752331497869\u0022\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e but if in doubt, just ask your leader for guidance.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(192, 80, 77);\u0022\u003eWhat equipment do I need, and what should I wear?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile many members have their own equipment, the club has boats, paddles, buoyancy aids and spraydecks available for use. You don\u0027t need to book club equipment, but it\u0027s available on a first come, first served basis. Any special needs in terms of equipment will be set out in the details for the paddle when you book on. Guidance on what clothing is suitable for paddling is available \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.bewlcanoeclub.co.uk/Client/Documents/What_to_wear_when_paddling.pdf?d=1752330454408\u0022\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(192, 80, 77);\u0022\u003eHow long are the paddles?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most club paddles we usually aim to be on the water for between 1.5 - 2 hours, paddling around 8-10 km.\u0026nbsp; Friday evening sessions are shorter and cover shorter distances.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(192, 80, 77);\u0022\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I bring a guest?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a member you can bring a guest along to a club paddle\u0026nbsp;for a small fee.\u0026nbsp; They will have to register on myClubhouse\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\u0022https://www.bewlcanoeclub.co.uk/Registration/Register/Select\u0022\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e and enter the details we\u0027ll need before they take part in the paddle.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Please make sure that the leader of the paddle has been given the following details about your guest: a mobile number for them, an emergency name and contact number as well as any\u0026nbsp;medical conditions that may affect their paddling ability?\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are bringing a guest, please ask them to report to the fishing shop (located next to the changing rooms) so that they can enter their number plate on the tablet available for them and not pay for the car park. If the shop is closed, you or they need to\u0026nbsp;text the ranger with their name and number plate stating that they are with BCC.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(192, 80, 77);\u0022\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo I need to have a Paddle UK membership?\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you may be paddling independently, you do need to have Paddle UK \u0027On the Water\u0027 membership or an alternative form of third party insurance to meet the requirements set by\u0026nbsp;Bewl Water.\u0026nbsp; While you don\u0027t need Paddle UK membership to join a club paddle (where you are covered by the club insurance) there are many other benefits of Paddle UK membership for regular paddlers and the club strongly recommends taking up \u003ca href=\u0022https://paddleuk.org.uk/membership/?gad_source=1\u0026gad_campaignid=20231276093\u0026gbraid=0AAAAAoz1K4ANLpzs0gx0SxM_HbDLXamPB\u0026gclid=Cj0KCQjwj8jDBhD1ARIsACRV2Tsaa1xYTHxy8Za_d4zRSxQTFLqy0pfekFQR3SiFN57jbyNsnaVMRxgaAk4-EALw_wcB\u0022\u003eOn the Water membership\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(192, 80, 77);\u0022\u003eCan I keep my own boat at the club?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe club\u0027s rules and procedures covering both club boats and private boats are set out\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\u0022https://www.bewlcanoeclub.co.uk/Client/Documents/Boat_handling_and_storage_V1.pdf?d=1752324794740\u0022\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(192, 80, 77);\u0022\u003eIs car parking covered in my membership?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCar parking at Bewl Water is managed through ANPR technology.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;When you join the club we will supply Bewl with your vehicle registration and you will be exempt from parking charges.\u0026nbsp; \u003cstrong\u003eIf you wish to use a different vehicle you will need to register it on the day with Bewl at the Fishing Permit Office or at the Cafe.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(192, 80, 77);\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat are\u0026nbsp;the club\u0027s safety rules?\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile paddlesport is not a risk-free activity, we prioritise safe paddling by having in place a comprehensive safety framework covering risk assessment and training and qualification for our leaders and coaches.\u0026nbsp; Our policies are in line with the safety guidance given by Paddle UK, our national\u0026nbsp;governing body for paddlesport, and are kept under regular review.\u0026nbsp; We actively encourage our members to participate in the paddlesport training offered by Paddle UK.\u0026nbsp; You can read our Health and\u0026nbsp;Safety Policy\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\u0022https://www.bewlcanoeclub.co.uk/Client/Documents/Bewl_Canoe_Club_Health_and_Safety_Policy_V1.2.pdf?d=1752338612314\u0022\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(192, 80, 77);\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat training is available?\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe encourage our members to develop their paddle skills and their understanding of safety considerations through participation in Paddle-UK\u0027s comprehensive training programme.\u0026nbsp;These include foundational courses such as Paddle UK Discover and Explore Awards, Paddlesport Safety and Rescue and First Aid. A small fee is charged to cover costs.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e As members develop their skills and experience we also encourage them to consider training as leaders or coaches and support those who wish to follow this path.\u0026nbsp; Our coaches and leaders are all volunteers and without their commitment we would not be able to offer\u0026nbsp;the number and range\u0026nbsp;club paddling opportunities that we currently do.\u0026nbsp; All training opportunities are listed under the \u0027Events\u0027 tab on the \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.bewlcanoeclub.co.uk/\u0022\u003ehome page\u003c/a\u003e of our website.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur experienced leaders can discuss your plans and help guide you to appropriate courses. Lots of information about paddlesport training is also available on the Paddle UK\u0026nbsp;website \u003ca href=\u0022https://britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/reasons-to-choose-our-qualifications/\u0022\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e. Or ask\u0026nbsp;your paddle leader what opportunities are suitable (or message our Training Co-Ordinator \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.bewlcanoeclub.co.uk/Home/ContactUs\u0022\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(192, 80, 77);\u0022\u003eWhat safeguarding protections does the club have in place?\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafeguarding is a collective responsibility. Everybody involved in paddlesports has a duty of care to safeguard and protect adults and children, both inside and outside our sport. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe aim to ensure that inclusive of age, ability or disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, ALL adults and children can take part in paddlesports safely and are protected from ANY form of bullying, harassment, discrimination and abuse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you or someone else requires immediate medical attention, or if you are at risk of immediate harm or danger, then call the emergency services for the police or ambulance (999 or 112) immediately.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you are not in need of emergency attention, then report your concern directly to one of\u0026nbsp;the club Welfare Officers.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022mailto:welfare@bewlcanoeclub.co.uk\u0022\u003ewelfare@bewlcanoeclub.co.uk\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiz Simpson 07376 083221\u003cbr\u003eSteve Phipps 07968 815434\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcerns raised will be treated sensitively and seriously.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Please find the link to our Welfare and safeguarding policies\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\u0022https://www.bewlcanoeclub.co.uk/Documents/Download?categoryID=4\u0026showSubCategoryDocuments=false\u0026filter=\u0026columns=ID%3AA1%2CTitle%3AA0%2CDescription%2CFilename%2CAuthor%2CDate\u0026pageSize=20\u0026selectedPage=0\u0022\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\u0022color: rgb(192, 80, 77);\u0022\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhere can I check my membership details?\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInformation on your current membership can be found under the \u0027Subscriptions\u0027 tab on the \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.bewlcanoeclub.co.uk/\u0022\u003ehome page\u003c/a\u003e of our website \u003c/p\u003e","ContentConfig":{"Caption":null,"Icon":null,"IconColour":null,"CaptionColour":null,"UnderlineColour":null,"TextColour":null,"FontSize":null,"LineHeight":null,"RequiresLoggedInUser":false,"BottomMargin":0,"PaddingLeft":"0px","PaddingTop":"0px","PaddingRight":"0px","PaddingBottom":"0px","PhoneVisible":true,"TabletVisible":true,"DesktopVisible":true,"CssClass":null,"PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null},"ComponentCode":null,"ComponentError":null,"BottomMargin":"0px","PaddingLeft":"0px","PaddingTop":"0px","PaddingRight":"0px","PaddingBottom":"0px","CssClass":null,"ResponsiveClasses":"","PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"Filter":null,"IsParallax":false,"Image":"","Tint":""},"ImageConfig":{"ImageURL":null,"ObjectFit":"contain","ImageHeight":null,"FrameStyle":null,"BorderRadius":null,"Caption":{"IsActive":false,"Text":null,"SubText":null,"Font":{"Size":null,"Colour":null},"SubFont":{"Size":null,"Colour":null},"Alignment":null,"Position":null,"Margin":null,"BackgroundColour":null,"Blur":false,"Hover":false},"AltText":null,"LinkURL":null,"BottomMargin":0,"PaddingLeft":"10px","PaddingTop":"10px","PaddingRight":"10px","PaddingBottom":"10px","PhoneVisible":true,"TabletVisible":true,"DesktopVisible":true,"CssClass":null,"PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null},"IgnoreCache":false}]}],"ColumnSpacing":"0px","BottomMargin":"0px","TopPadding":"0px","IsFullWidth":false,"IsBackgroundFullWidth":false,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"Filter":null,"IsParallax":false,"Image":"","Tint":""}}],"PageURL":"https://www.bewlcanoeclub.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/DEFAULT/Your+questions+answered?version=21","AllVersions":[],"Comments":[],"UpdatedComments":[],"Spaces":[],"IsWatching":false,"LastViewTime":null,"CanEdit":false,"CanPublish":false,"CanCopy":false,"CanCreateTemplate":false,"CanComment":false,"CanReadComments":false,"CanModerateComments":false,"CanLike":false,"CanWatch":false}
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