Wychavon Kayak and Canoe Club
ABOUT US
Hello, We are Wychavon Kayak and Canoe Club
(WKCC) is affiliated to the British Canoeing and based in Pershore, Worcestershire. Established in 1987, WKCC is involved with various canoeing, kayaking and SUP disciplines such as Whitewater Kayaking, Open Canoeing, Sea Kayaking, Surfing, SUP paddling and social events.
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Where to Find Us
During the lighter summer months (usually from April until September), On Thursday evening at the Pershore Riverside Centre (next door to Pershore Leisure Centre) or meet at a local river as per our current programme. From our base at Pershore we have quick access to a couple of reasonable weirs depending on water level which are great for all levels of paddler.
During the winter months we meet at Kings swimming pool in Worcester, we have volunteer coaches that can help you progress your paddling ability at a range of different levels.
Equipment and Coaching
WKCC has a long tradition of encouraging and developing it’s coaching and has many well established BC coaches who are always on hand to supervise and assist on all of our sessions.
While we encourage people to eventually purchase their own equipment once they are established, we do have an extensive range of Kayaks for both river and pool use and Canoes together with all of the appropriate paddles and safety equipment you will need to get you out on the water.
Meet The Committee
If you have any concerns or feel like you need to talk to somebody about something that has happened at the club or would like advice on a situation contact me or you can speak to anyone on the committee that you are comfortable with.
Clive Peason
President
Claire Teagle
Chair
​Membership
​Kenny Elphick
Vice chair
​Nuala Dalton
​Welfare
​Simon Cosson
​Secretary
Dan Underhill
​Treasurer
​Gareth Crow
​Paddlesport development
​Ollie Moore
​Paddlesport development
​Pete Rawlinson
​Health & safety
​Dave Barthorpe
​Programmer
​Elise Shortman
​Webmaser
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​ General committee members
​Sharon Barthorpe
​Graeme Sanderson
​Jacqui John
​Clare Mitchell
About me
I joined WKCC in 2018 as a non paddler. I now enjoy white water kayaking, with one of my favourite spots being the Dee in Llangollen. I have done my white water safety and rescue training, and currently working towards my white water leadership qualification. I also enjoy canoeing and overnight paddles.