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National Information
BCU Environmental Conservation Panel
Info. Canoe. Environmental. For information on environmental aspects of canoeing.
Contact: Chairman. Dr. John Thompson
Tel: 01543 492934
49 Hazel Drive, Armitage, Rugeley, Staffs. WS15 4TZ.
BCU Lifeguards
Info. Lifeguards. Canoe. Information on British Canoe Union lifeguards.
Tel: 01703 892077
BCU
The organisation for British canoeists.
Tel: 01159 821100 Fax: 0115 9821797
Albolton Lane, West Bridgeford, Nottingham. NG2 5AS
E-mail: Info@bcu.org.uk url: www.bcu.org.uk
Canoe Touring & Recreation Officer
Touring & Recreation Oficer. Info. For South West information.
Contact: Dennis Walls
Tel: 01392 433811
71 Butts Road, Exeter. EX2 5BG
Coaching Organiser
Coaching organiser for Cornwall & Devon.
Contact: Jan Bradford
Tel: 01392 434668 (day)
Haven Banks OPC, 61 Haven Road, Exeter. EX2 4BP
Cornwall Outdoors
Disabled canoeing in the South West.
Contact: David Cooke
61 Acacia Gardens, Bathpool, Taunton. TA2 8TA.
Open Canoe Association of Great Britain.
Info. Canoe. Canoe sailing. Inland touring placid and white water. General recreation. Outdoor introductory courses. Disabled people welcome. Family opportunities.
Contact: John Carlisle
Tel: 01793 875595
23 Cabot Drive, Grange Park, Swindon. SN5 6HG
Rivercall
Rivercall, the Environment Agency's river level information service will provide valuable information for canoeists. Information is updated daily. Calls will be charged at 50p per minute.
Tel: 0930 107705
Schools Canoeing Association
Contact BCU.
Surf Canoeing
Information on surf canoeing in Britain.
Contact: Alan Williams
17 Southdown Road, Horndean, Walterlooville. Hants. PO8 0ET
Water Quality
If you see dead or distressed fish or suspec pollution on a river - Contact the Environment Agency immediately giving time, place, and details. Freephone.
Contact: Environment Agency
Tel: 0800 807060
Multi Activity Sports
ADVENTURE CENTRE
Kelly College, Tavistock
Tel: 01822 610817
BISHOPS FORUM YOUTH ACTIVITY
Goodyrane Farm Halvasso Constantine Falmouth
Tel: 01326 340912
CARNYFORTH OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Pendeen Penzance
Tel: 01736 786344
CORNWALL OUTDOORS
Dalvenie House County Hall Truro
Tel: 01872 322448
Outdoor education centres.
PORTHPEAN OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Castle Gotha Porthpean St. Austell
Tel: 01726 72901
ROSELAND OUTDOOR EDUCATION
St. Just in Roseland St. Mawes
Tel: 01326 270885
LIZARD COUNTRYSIDE CENTRE
Trelowarren Mawgan
Tel: 01326 221661
SHORELINE
Atlantic House Hotel
Summerleaze Crescent, 11a Crooklets Beach, Bude
Tel: 01288 354039 Fax: 01288 352451
Archery. Canoeing. Rock climbing. Surfing.
ADVENTURE INTERNATIONAL LTD.
Belle Vue Bude
Tel: 01288 355551 Fax: 01288 355084
WATERSPORTS CENTRE
Loe Beach, Feock, Truro
Tel: 01872 864295
Sailing. Water skiing. Power boating. Multi activity.
NATURAL BREAKS IN CORNWALL
The Falmouth Green Centre, Union Road, Falmouth
Tel: 01326 376845
Canoe Courses & Holidays
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KAYAKS & PADDLES LTD
The Western Hangar, Lawrence Road, Mount
Batten, Plymouth PL9 9SJ
E-mail: bob@kayaksandpaddles.co.uk
Tel 01752 484004
Canoes & Kayaks.
WILD THINGS
Piece, Redruth
Tel: 01209 211977
Canoes.
SHORELINE
Atlantic House Hotel
Summerleaze Crescent Bude 11a Crooklets Beach Bude
Tel: 01288 354039 Fax: 01288 352451
Canoeing.
CANOE TAMAR
Tinnel Farmhouse Landulph Saltash
Tel: 0845 430 1208
Guided journeys on the river.
Duchy College
BCU Approved Canoe Centre
Tel: 01579 370769
Stoke Climsland, Callington. Cornwall
Canoe course organiser. BCU.
Contact: A. J. Barclay
Tel: 01872 324402
Dalvenie, County Hall, Truro. Cornwall
Outdoor Adventure
BCU Approved Canoe Centre.
Tel: 01288 361312
Atlantic Court, Widemouth Bay, Bude. Cornwall
Porthpean OEC
BCU Approved Canoe Centre.
Contact: Tel: 01726 72901
Castle Gotha, St. Austell. Cornwall
Shoreline Outdoor Pursuits
BCU Approved Canoe Centre
Tel: 01288 354039
The Atlantic House Hotel, Summerleaze Crescent, Bude
Tamar Canoe Expedition
BCU Approved Canoe Centre.
Landulph, Saltash, Cornwall
01579 351113
Atlantic Pursuits
Canoe course organiser. BCU.
Tel: 01288 321765
11 Priestacott Park, Kilkhampton, Bude
STITHIANS WATER SPORTS CENTRE
Stithians Lake, Menherion, Redruth
Tel: 01209 860301
Lake. Canoe. Hire. Launch.
River Access
Regional Access Officer
River access. info.
If you cannot find a local access officer for rivers in Cornwall, contact the Regional Access Officer.
Contact: Adam Box
Tel: 01363 773793
9 Tuckers Meadow, Crediton. EX17 2NT
Fal River
Canoe. River access. Fal River.
Contact: Neil Roberts
Tel: 01872 224486
Carrick Council, Pydar Street, Truro
Fowey River
Canoe. River Access. Fowey River
Contact: Richard Hobba
Tel: 01726 70477
30 Penhalgon Way, St. Austell
Camel River
River access info. Camel River.
Contact: Richard Hobba
Tel: 01726 704477
30 Penhaligon Way, St. Austell
Lynher River
River access. Lynher River
Contact: Barry Waters
Tel: 01579 345228
1 Westwood, Old Road, Liskeard
Tamar River
River Access. Tamar River.
Contact: Barry Waters
Tel: 01579 345228
1 Westwood, Old Road, Liskeard
Canoe Clubs
Falmouth Canoe Club
Canoe Club. Inland touring white water and placid. Surfing. General recreation. Indoor/outdoor introductory and rolling courses. Disabled people welcome. Family opportunities.
Contact: Stephen Lewis
Tel: 01326 375570
21 Church Road, Mylor, Falmouth
Fowey River Canoe Club
Canoe Club. Recreational. Opportunity for families. Indoor and outdoor intoductory courses. Marathon. Racing. Canoe polo. Touring inland (placid).
Contact: Barbara Bardsley
Tel: 01726 68726
Tremandon, North Street, Twyardreath, Par, St. Austell
Hayle Canoe Club
Canoe Club. Surfing & surf events. General recreation. Slalom/marathon. Canoe polo. Sea touring. Inland touring white water and placid. Indoor and outdoor introductory and rolling courses. Family opportunities. Disabled people welcome.
Contact: Bruce Daniel
Tel: 01736 754766
2 Trelissick Field, Hayle
Penzance Canoe Club
Canoe Club. Sea touring. Inland white water and placid touring. Surfing. General recreation. Indoor and outdoor introductory and rolling
Tamar Canoe Association
Canoe Club. Inland white water and placid touring. Recreational. Outdoor introductory
courses. Disabled people welcome. Family opportunities.
Contact: Miss C L Reeves
Tel: 01579 363179
The Old Smithy, Bathpool, Launceston
Truro & Hayle Racing Canoe Club
Canoe Club. Marathon. Racing. Family opportunities.
Contact: John May
Tel: 01209 216943
24 Trelawney Avenue, Treskerby, Redruth
The Port of Plymouth Canoeing Association
is a popular canoe and kayak club based in Plymouth, Devon with over 120
members. Its activities include sea
kayaking, whitewater paddling, surfing, coaching, touring and just having
fun!!. We run introductory courses as well as a 'Rainbow' group for 8-12 year
olds through the summer months. The club draws its members from a wide area
around Plymouth including Saltash, Callington, Tavistock, Ivybridge and Modbury
as well as a large number from Plymouth itself.
E-mail: Doug_Sitch@mitel.com
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General Information.
Westcountry Watersports
Stock a range of most watersports items.
Truro
01872 275342
ROCK & RAPIDS
2-4 Mutley Plain Plymouth
01752 227264
Outdoor pursuits shop. Climbing Gear. Canoe equipment.
GENERAL CLOTHING STORE 2
1 Church Street Falmouth
Tel: 01326 312945
Outdoor pursuits shop.
GENERAL CLOTHING STORE
1-3 Adelaide Street Penzance
Tel: 01736 364369
Outdoor pursuits shop.
MILLETS LEISURE
105 Market Jew Street Penzance
Tel: 01736 363204
Outdoor pursuits shop.
PENROSE OUTDOOR
Town Quay Truro
Tel: 01872 272116
Outdoor pursuits shop.
ROHAN TRAVEL & LEISURE
Town Quay Truro
Tel: 01872 260042
Outdoor pursuits shop.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)
Tel: 0121 2482000
Edgbaston Park, 353 Bristol Road, Birmingham
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK)
Aim is to prevent loss of life through drowning and asphyxiation and they are the principal provider of lifeguard training throughout the UK.
Tel: 01572 853943
Mountbatten House, Studley, Warwickshire. B80 7NN.
Royal Yachting Association Officer for Cornwall
General. Sailing. Boating. Windsurfing. Personal Watercraft. Graham Manchester is the RYA Officer for the South West and is able to assist with information on a more local level.
Contact: Graham Manchester
Tel: 01409 211514
Royal Yachting Association (RYA)
General. Windsurfing. Sailing. Motorboating. Personal Watercraft. Training. Info. Safety. Promotion. National. Governing body representing sailing, windsurfing, and motorboating in the UK. Offer a wide range of benefitsand advice plus full training courses for all types of recreational craft.
Tel: 01703 627400
RYA House, Romsey Road, Eastleigh. Hampshire. SO50 9YA
British Marine Industries Federation (BMIF)
Personal Water Craft. Jet Skis. Power boats. Trade Federation for UK Marine industry. Promote growth of boating and water based leisure.
Tel: 01784 473377
Meadlake Place, Thorpe Lea Road, Egham. Surrey. TW20 8HE.
Radio Communications Agency (RCA)
Safety Radio
Tel: 0171 2110211
South Quay 3, 189 Marsh Wall, London. E14 9SX
General Clothing Stores
Store. Sailing. Outdoor Pursuits. Outdoor clothing. Wide selection of rucksacks, sleeping bags and tents. Sailing clothing and footwear. Also store at Penzance.
Tel: 01326 312945 Fax: 01326 312945
3 Arwenack Street, Penzance
National Coastwatch Institution
For Coastal Conditions and Help Around The Coast of Cornwall
Tel: 01726 833190 Fax: 01726 833743
NCI Head Office, 4a Trafalgar Square, Fowey. Cornwall.
e. mail: 100760.1547@compuserve.com
Watch Stations
Gwennap Head
Land's End
Tel: 01736 871351
Bass Point
The Lizard
(Most Southerly Point of Britain)
Cape Cornwall
Tel: 01736 787890
St. Ives
The Island
Tel: 01736 799398
Polruan-By-Fowey
Tel: 01726 870291
Rame Head
Tel: 01752 823706