Coach: Roxane Marffy, with support from Zosha McIhone and Liz Greasby. A group run for younger paddlers between the ages of 10 and 16. During the winter months this group spends more time in the gym, only paddling when the weather and waters allow.
PLEASE NOTE: No novices between Oct and Mar.
Junior Novice
(Canadian)
Saturday 12:00
Coach: Marcus Gohar. Novice groups for Canadian for younger paddlers between the ages of 10 and 16. During the winter months this group spends more time in the gym, only paddling when the weather and waters allow.
PLEASE NOTE: No novices between Oct and Mar.
Coach: Trevor Wetherall Race training for sprint and marathon competition. Glovers time of 5.30-6.00, Div 4/5/6
Adult Novice / Reception - New Paddlers
Saturday 13:30
Coach: Jemima Johnstone with the help of Catherine, Kevin, Klaudia, Paul, Sonia, Steve and others. This is the group for complete novices and those who may not have paddled placid water boats before. All newcomers to the club are encouraged to take their first few outings with this group to learn their way around the Thames locally and to familiarise themselves with club safety procedures.
Adult Reception
Saturday 9:00
Coach: Peter Barnes with assistance from Mike Foster. This open access group is for people that are new to canoe sport that have progressed from the 13:30 Adult Reception Group for new paddlers. Div 7/8/9. National Handicap: 37 or below. Glovers time: 7.35 or slower
Adult Improvers
Saturday 10:00
Coach: Jim Mullaney and Gary Coulton. This group draws on the adult beginners group, offering the faster and more stable beginner the opportunity to learn the techniques they will need to progress into the more advanced groups. Div 7/8/9. National Handicap: 28-36. Glovers time: 6.50 - 7.30.
Adult Intermediate
Saturday 10:00
Coach: Ulrik Lorentzen and Neil Thomas. This group allows those who want to improve their speed to learn the techniques necessary for successful racing and to improve their personal fitness. The group also helps paddlers improve their watermanship and can offer training to 3 star level in kayak and 2 star in open canoe. Div 6/7/8. National Handicap: 23-27. Glovers time: 6.25 - 6.45.
Adult Racers
Saturday 10:00
Coach: Marcus Gohar with support from Sean Martin. A group for fast, experienced paddlers rather than a coaching group. You will require a good level of personal fitness and stamina. Div 4/5/6. National Handicap: 17 or faster. Glovers time: 5.30 to 6.15.
Adult Seniors Racers
Saturday 9:00 (prompt)
Coach: Doug Bitcon. Top end, head down. Div 1/2/3.
Women's Group Occasional
Coach: Arranged by request. Coaches include Kim Wetherall, Nettie Kelly and Liz Pearce.
Additional Groups
School Groups.
Coaches: Trevor Wetherall, Colin Greasby, Eddie Kilby and Matt Duck.
Adult Intermediate
Thursdays 6:30-9:00
Coach: Neil Thomas. For those who want to improve their speed to learn the techniques necessary for successful racing and to improve their personal fitness. Div 6/7/8
Canadian Racing
Monday–Wednesday, 5.00 for gym and 4.00 for water by arrangement (juniors), and 6.00 gym for adults. Saturday on the water at 9.45 for advanced racers, 11.45 for juniors and 1.30 for adult novices / improvers.
Coach: Marcus Gohar Canadian racing group.
Landsdowne Boathouse
81-83 Petersham Road
Richmond upon Thames
Surrey TW10 6UT
United Kingdom
