When?

We run sessions on Wednesday and Sunday every week during term time, from 13.00-16.00.

Where?
We meet at the Water Sports Shed, which can be found at Suffolk Terrace Block C (red dot on the map) at 13.00, where we get changed and pick up the boats. We then head down to the River Yare on campus, by the bridge on the other side of the lake. We provide all kit and safeties to run every session, all you need to bring is a towel and swim/gym gear to wear under your wetsuit!

What?
At the sessions we work on building up your kayaking skills. We go for a paddle along the river, work on skills and play games.

Trips:
We also run regular trips, including whitewater day trips to centres like the Nene or Lee Valley, whitewater weekend trips to places like Wales or the Peaks, flatwater day and weekend trips around Norfolk and further afield!

Pool Sessions: 
During the winter months we run skills training sessions in a local pool, ensuring that members are able to develop skills like rolling in the colder months.

BUCS

NSR – The National Student Rodeo happens every March, and is the largest freestyle paddling event in the world! It’s an amazing weekend of white water paddling, stunts, duos, and partying. The members who go have a fantastic time, and it’s highly recommended.

£25 for a year membership£15 for a half year membership (to join after Christmas)

Please note you also need to purchase UEA Sports Associate Membership to join any UEA Sports club.
What’s included?

All equipment! Boats, paddles, buoyancy aids, spray decks, cagoules and more!

What should I bring?

Something to wear in the water/under wetsuit (i.e. swim or gym wear), a change of clothes and a towel.

President – Charlie King/Bench (English Literature and Creative Writing)

Vice President – Will Hobbs (Environmental Science)

Secretary – Ella Frary (Society, Culture and Media)

Treasurer – Taylor Sounes (Politics and Economics)

Health and Safety Officer – Kerryn Parkinson (Paramedic Science)

Trip Secretaries – Sam Vonk (Psychology) and Emma Kelleher (Politics and International Relations)

Social Secretaries – Erinn Beamont (Paramedic Science) and Philippa Seymour

Training and Development Officers – Ben Archer (Nursing) and Josh Benton (Paramedic Science)

Equality, Diversity and Accessibility Officer – Bea Montgomery-Christy (History)

Union Council Rep – Lucas Liorancas (Geography)

Kit Secretary – Steph Leeks (Occupational Therapy)

Publicity Officer – Claudia Schmidt (Medicine)

First Year Rep – Harry Henderson (History)

Kayak is an inclusive, friendly club with a great array of ways to get involved. Outside of kayaking we run regular socials (including brunches, bar crawls, club nights, games nights and joint socials with other water sports clubs) and are actively involved in raising money and awareness for charities (we recently ran a campus wide litter pick with other water sports clubs in support of the UEA COP26 Festival).

Please feel free to drop us an email via ueakayak@gmail.com or a message on our Instagram @ueakayak or our Facebook page UEA Kayak Club if you have any questions or queries, we would love to hear from you!