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Kayak Club
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UOP Kayak is a society open to all! Whether you've never kayaked before or are regularly sending grade five rapids, come get stuck in!
What We Do:
We run two sessions a week at Emsworth Yacht Harbour and a social every Wednesday. During our sessions we focus on developing paddling skills and confidence in the water, but most importantly having fun!
Throughout the year we will be running several trips paddling some of the UK's most iconic white water rivers! Our first trips will involve some flat water fun on the River Hamble followed up with a multi day weekend paddling some awesome white water on the River Dart.
Watch the video below to see some the paddling we've been up to in previous years:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62IBC6k5FIQ
What Does the Membership Get You:
Membership grants you access to our boats, kit and safety equipment. As well as access to our socials. From chilled out evenings on the beach to our regular themed Wednesday socials, there's fun to be had by everyone.
If you have any questions please feel free to message us on our instagram below.
https://www.instagram.com/uopkayak/?hl=en
How to join:
Come find us at freshers fayre. We'll be attending on the 23rd of September. If you missed us, fill out our taster session form here:
https://forms.gle/F4Ubb95FRD6AtYtc9
See you on the water!
Full Membership 25/26 (5010/ 171)
Kayak Full Membership 25/26
This membership covers:
- Access to the society and their activities
- Use of the society's equipment, including launch from Emsworth Harbour
- A pool session
Expires on 1 August 2026
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Call: 023 9284 3628
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Email: hello@upsu.net
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