Everyone is welcome!

Looking for a new adventure? Join the club!

We’re always excited to welcome new members, whether you’re completely new to paddle sport or already have experience on the water. Our club is inclusive and open to all — if you’re keen to get involved, learn, and enjoy paddling, you’ll fit right in.

Paddle sport continues to grow, and we’re proud to have a friendly, supportive community of paddlers at all levels. Our focus is on helping you build confidence, develop skills, and get out on the water safely — all while having a good time.

If you’d like to join us, simply complete the enquiry form with a few details about yourself and your experience. This helps us point you in the right direction and get you started. You’re also welcome to drop into one of our pool sessions to meet the team and see what we’re all about.

Our club’s membership includes 

Access to all pool sessions at the member rate: £10 per session for adults and £5 per session for juniors.

Access to qualified British Canoeing coaches and leaders who will help you feel comfortable on the water and also help you progress you skills and techniques.

Access to all our social events and trips that will run/host throughout the year.

Not got a boat or equipment? No worries, boats can be hired from the club at a cost of £10 a boat.

You all get to be part of our awesome club!

Grades of membership & fees 

Our current annual membership fees are:

Adult Membership – £30 (18 years of age or over)

Family Membership*  – £45 (For families/ co-habitees; two or more adults + children)

Junior Membership (under 18) – £12 (Eligible from 11th birthday until 18). 

Senior  – £20 (60 years and over).

Membership runs from 1st Jan to 31st Dec and new members joining mid-way through-out the year will enjoy a reduction in the above rates for the remainder of the subscription year.

*Children under the age of 11 years may join as part of a family membership. Our club rules state that for under 11s to paddle in a club session, they must be accompanied on the water by a parent/guardian who is a reasonably competent paddler. For safety reasons, children under the age of 8 are allowed at pool sessions and on some flat water trips if approved by Safety officer/committee.

Members are encouraged to tell the instructor or trip leader of any health issues or allergies which may affect you whilst canoeing/kayaking. This should be done before you go afloat. Your Instructor is obliged to ask all members of their group for this information.

New memberships and renewals

From 2025 Maldon Canoe Club has moved to a new online system to manage membership, your personal data, and event booking.

To renew your membership please follow the below link, and for this year select the New Member option.

Web Collect Booking System

If you are unable to use the above link, please complete the enquiry form below and our membership secretary will assist you.

Want to know more about our membership?

“Maldon Canoe Club is a great club that has made me and my family feel very welcome. My children love having fun at the pool sessions, and there is always help and support on hand from knowledgeable coaches.”

MCC member

“I started out in my late 20's and enjoyed just throwing the ball around while trying to stay in my boat. Now 30 years later I am still playing this sport which keeps me fit and a having a great social time as well.”

MCC Canoe Polo member

I started out kayaking on the sea, but was invited along to try white water with one of the clubs level 3 coaches at Lee Valley. I was hooked from the first session, even though I spent more time out of the boat than in it.

MCC member

Great day out waves got big every time I looked.The coach was right their inspiring confidence great leadership I was able to push myself knowing I was looked after.

MCC member

I was a total novice when I first joined, but through the help of the club I have now have some British canoeing awards under my belt and feel lots more confident in the water. Thanks for all the coaching and leadership.

MCC member