Welcome to Cardiff University Kayakers!
Cardiff University Kayakers is one of the largest, most active and most fun clubs you can join at Cardiff University. We welcome all abilities, from complete beginners to seasoned kayakers, and aim to get as many people out on the water sharing the sport that we love with confidence and fun! Our river trips are structured over the year to give complete beginners a chance to push themselves on rivers of increasing difficulty whilst under the safe supervision of more experienced paddlers.
We meet once a week on Tuesdays at a local pool with transport provided to learn the basics of paddling as well as how to play Canoe Polo (a bit like basketball in boats, another reason to get involved!) in the warm! Our pool sessions have a great relaxed atmosphere and are just as much about meeting new people and catching up with friends as learning how to do flips'n'dips. You will also benefit from some excellent coaching from our more experienced members of the club, several of which work as kayaking instructors. Once you've booked onto the pool session we pick up at 19:15 at Talybont Halls or 19:30 outside the Centre for Student Life (it's best to join our Facebook page for any updates on timings or locations).
French Alps 2022The club has trips running most weekends to rivers throughout the country, the artificial white water course at Cardiff bay, polo competitions, and the climax of the year is two weeks of sun, beer and kayaking in the French Alps - a trip not to be missed! We also run one of the largest canoe polo tournaments in the country for universities across the UK, giving kayakers the chance to compete and party together.
CUCP 2022
For those not so keen on getting wet, the social side of our club is equally as active as the sporting side. With multiple socials a month usually once a week ranging from BBQs to themed nights out, there's never a dull moment! With such a large and varied membership, our socials are as good as they get at university, and even if going out isn't your scene and you'd rather chill in the pub with a pint, there's no shortage of that post Tuesday pool session!
Sound good? Then contact one of our committee or send us an email or direct message on instagram about joining! Check out our Facebook page for the latest news or join our group!
Refund Policy
If you have bought membership, you are able to be refunded up to two weeks after membership has been bought. You must not have used anything included in membership, including pool sessions and use of kit. Please contact our Facebook page or instagram if you have any questions.
Disability Classification
We're open to all students, however, due to the risk involved in kayaking, an extreme sport, we do recommend you talk to us first. Come find us at Freshers Fair or message our Instagram; @CardiffUniversityKayakers, if you have any questions or concerns.
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