Canoeing and kayaking tend to have a public image of a dangerous "extreme" sport and indeed for many enthusiasts it is indeed so. White water provides the ultimate challenge, and several club members compete in canoe slalom at the highest levels. Those who enjoy competitive team sports can join in and play canoe polo, again often at a very high standard, but not all paddle-sports are quite so "extreme."

At the other end of the spectrum is recreational and social canoeing, and a gentle paddle down a slow-flowing river or canal on a sunny summer's evening, ending with a quiet pint at a convenient riverside hostelry, is many a canoeist's idea of bliss.

Canoeing (and this includes - often is mainly - kayaking) is the ideal family sport as it is suitable for all ages and abilities and both sexes. Kingston Kayak Club welcomes families as well as individual members and provides a wide variety of opportunities for all its members, from lessons for beginners and club training sessions to outings and weekend trips, all with qualified instructors present.

This website should provide all you need to know about the Kingston Kayak Club and what it has to offer - if you have any comments or queries, please contact the webmaster.