News – Devizes Canoe Club

Storm Dennis didn’t stop Kevin & Edd Dobson this weekend!

Written on 18/02/2020. Posted in News.

Despite horrific weather conditions over the weekend, long term members – Kevin & son, Edd Dobson, completed their mission to successfully paddle Waterside A, as part of Kevin Dobson’s...

Waterside RACE A – Storm Dennis – RACE CANCELLED

Written on 18/02/2020. Posted in News.

The first of the Waterside Series, Waterside A 13.5 miles and 21 portages between Great Bedwyn and Newbury was cancelled due to adverse weather conditions brought on by “Storm Dennis”...

Half Term Junior Training Camp

Written on 18/02/2020. Posted in News.

Kicking off earlier today, the DCC first ever junior training camp, has been a success so far. Many of the older juniors have had the chance to spread their wisdom with the younger folk, and the camp...

DCC Junior Sprint Regatta at Chippenham

Written on 06/10/2019. Posted in News.

The Club ran an U14 junior sprint regatta on the River Avon at Chippenham Sailing and Canoeing Club on Saturday. Clubs from the South West Region were invited to come along – and a good number...

The Open and National Senior Under 23 and Junior Sprint Championship Regatta – and British open Wavehopper Classic and Sprint

Written on 08/09/2019. Posted in News.

Another good Devizes attendance at this month’s regatta at Nottingham, and with Mae on white water in the Country Park winning gold in the Wavehopper classic and the Wavehopper sprint. Saturday 500m...

National Marathon Championships 2019

Written on 12/08/2019. Posted in News.

A small but select group of Club paddlers competed at the National Marathon Championships at Norwich Canoe Club over the weekend. In the U10 JLK1 Daisie was first. U14 JLK1 Mollie was first and...

Fund Raising paddle

Written on 11/08/2019. Posted in News.

Club member Jacky Gay completed a 12 mile paddle – in to a blustery headwind – on Sunday in a C2, from Pewsey Wharf to the Club. Jacky was a world class kayaker and has competed in the...

Tewkesbury Hasler 2019

Written on 29/07/2019. Posted in News.

The first Tewkesbury Hasler, organised by Gloucester Canoe Club, took place in glorious sunshine on Sunday. Devizes Canoe Club had good representation across the divisions, with great results. The...

Lower Exe Hasler 2019

Written on 27/07/2019. Posted in News.

A group of club members made the journey to Exeter on Sunday to compete in the Hasler race run on the River Exe and canal, hosted by Exeter Canoe Club. Yet again, the Club had some great results: In...

DCC 10th Anniversary Fun Day

Written on 15/07/2019. Posted in News.

The Club celebrated it’s 10th Birthday with a Fun Day at Lower Wharf on Sunday afternoon. There was a display of photos of Club members and activities over the last 10 years which stirred...