Clubs are expected by the British Canoe Union (BCU) to accept Disabled paddlers, but do not necessarily have any trained coaches, although there is a BCU coaching course for disabled paddlers. Please contact individual clubs for information about accessibility, experience, etc. The following clubs are in Gloucestershire:
ADJ Canoe Club, Churchdown - no current contact - for information call David Cooke, the BCU South West Regional Disability Coordinator.
+ Gloucester Canoe Club - contact Mike Merriman on 01453-887562
Website: www.gloucestercanoeclub.org.uk
+ Cheltenham Canoe Club - contact Mr. David John Knight on 01452-529252
Richard Berry (Club Captain)
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.wildwaterplanet.com
+ Wyedean Canoe Club, Coleford - contact Ms. Sally Longley on 01594-810733
Website: www.wyedeancanoeclub.co.uk
+ Thamesway Canoe Club, Stroud - contact Paul Gibson on 01453-767665
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.thameswey.co.uk. 

www.bcusouthwest.org.uk  

People with disability who are interested in canoeing 

Contact individual clubs directly 

Will vary from club to club - please phone them for details