“The place to try something different”

Trentham Canoe Club was established in 2006 to promote and develop canoeing in the area.

The club shares their facilities with the local rowing club (Trentham Boat Club) and together they make up the Trentham Watersports Association.

Trentham Canoe Club offers a multitude of activities including: Kayaks for solo paddling; Canoe for solo or tandem paddling; Coracle a fun challenge; Racing Boat using speed, tactics and stamina; Bell Boat for multiple paddlers; V6 Outrigger a crew boat for six people to work together Hawaii-Five-O style; Dragon Boat which is based on an ancient Chinese team boat for up to 22 paddlers; Canoe Polo which is like a combination of kayaking and basketball with a little bit of rugby thrown in; and Stand Up Paddleboarding.

A spokesman for the club said: “Having this great mix of craft means we can offer a gentle paddle using a Kayak, Canoe or Paddleboard, or something more competitive like Racing Kayaks or the Canoe Polo team perhaps join a crew boat of six on the Hawaiian V6 Outriggers or paddling our Dragon Boat crewed by up to 22, there is something for everyone to try.

“You don’t need experience, and most craft are suitable for people from aged eight, with no upper age limit.

“Our brilliant coaches are experienced and patient and paddling is fabulous fun which can have great physical and mental health benefits (you can only think of paddling).”

The spokesman continued: “Based on Trentham Estate Lake, it is a beautiful and safe place to learn the basics or improve your techniques.

“Why not try some of the other disciplines too, it’s never too late to learn something new and our taster sessions allow you try different crafts under the safe guidance of our experienced and friendly coaches.

“We also offer a six-week introduction course and you can gain a basic paddling award which of course makes all the difference to your confidence but booking is essential.

“Trentham canoe Club is a registered CASC (Community Amateur Sports Club) making it a not-for-profit organisation and thereby allowing fees to be kept as affordable as possible.”

For further information go online to: www.trenthamcanoeclub.co.uk, or email info@trenthamcanoeclub.co.uk.