ABOUT US
Hello,
We are Wychavon Kayak and Canoe Club
WKCC is affiliated to Paddle UK and based in Pershore, Worcestershire. Established in 1982, WKCC has members paddling in Whitewater Kayaking, Open Canoeing, Touring, Canoe Camping, Sea Kayaking, Surfing, SUP paddling with other disciplines also welcome.
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Where to find us
Our main location is at Pershore Riverside Centre on the River Avon. We have weekly evening paddles throughout the spring and summer alternating between Pershore and different weirs and locations on other rivers in the surrounding area. During the Winter we practice our skills at the Kings School swimming pool in Worcester. ​
Coaching and equipment
WKCC has a long tradition of encouraging and developing it’s coaching and has many well established 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
Clive Pearson
President
Claire Teagle
Chair
​Membership
​Kenny Elphick
Vice chair
Simon Cosson
Secretary
Nuala Dalton
Welfare
Marcus Draper
Welfare
​Gareth Crow
​Paddlesport development
​Pete Rawlinson
Quartermaster & Webmaster
Ian Domville
Health & Safety Officer
​Dave Barthorpe
​Programme
Sam Perrett
Social Media
Dan Underhill
Treasurer
​ General committee members
​Sharon Barthorpe
Carlos Segura
​Jacqui John
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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.