News – Devizes Canoe Club

A RETURN TO CLUB ACTIVITY – June 2020

Written on 23/06/2020. Posted in News.

Our individual return to paddling has gone exceptionally well, with a very positive response from members and local people. We are now able to support a limited programme of group activity within BC’s...

A return to paddling!

Written on 13/05/2020. Posted in News.

A return to paddlingCanal & River Trust and British Canoeing guidance has changed allowing a managed return to paddling despite the canal navigation remaining closed. This note sets out how we...

Waterside C Results

Written on 20/03/2020. Posted in News.

The Waterside C races results are now in! Well done to all that competed. All Devizes placings are listed below. Special mentions to Mark Ball & Steve Bush for their 1st place in the K2 veterans...

DCC COVID-19 Guidance

Written on 20/03/2020. Posted in News.

Dear Members BC issued guidance to clubs yesterday regarding COVID-19 prevention. We advise you to read it in full and to keep up to date with developments. As a club we need to make sensible and...

Waterside B Results

Written on 07/03/2020. Posted in News.

The Waterside B races results are now in! Well done to all that competed. All Devizes placings are listed below. K2 VETERAN – Placed 3rd – Mark Ball & Steve Bush 2:32:38 ...

Half Term Training Camp

Written on 24/02/2020. Posted in News.

This February half term saw the first ‘Devizes Canoe Club Training Camp’. Twenty young people attended the 3 day training camp, from Devizes, Melksham/Wiltshire Youth, Banbury and Newbury...

Annual Awards evening

Written on 24/02/2020. Posted in News.

A fantastic evening was had by all at the Annual Awards evening. It was wonderful to have an opportunity to reflect on the huge progress and achievements made by the club and its members over the last...

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...