Somerset County Scout canoeing and kayaking centre at Tangier

Tangier Scout Canoeing Centre offers canoeing and kayaking to Scout Groups throughout Somerset as well as to visiting Scout Groups camping in the area. We are happy to take any age - Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers - for taster sessions with activities geared to suit the age and level of experience.

We also run
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•	Weekly paddling sessions for Explorer Scouts aimed at skill development and expedition preparation
•	Paddlepower and 1 or 2 Star courses
•	A programme of monthly river and sea trips
•	Pool sessions for practicing rolls and rescues

Where

Most of our sessions are based on the river Tone in Taunton. Our base is at Tangier Scout & Guide Headquarters on Castle Street in Taunton, situated on the banks of the river.

More information

Information for leaders

Information for young people and parents

Leaders

There is an enthusiastic team of instructors at Tangier under the guidance and leadership of our highly experienced coach Jim Padfield. All our instructors hold Scout Permits for leading canoeing / kayaking and most are also Scout leaders or Young leaders locally. They all give of their time voluntarily to introduce our young people to the joys of paddling. We are always keen to welcome new instructors and can help you to gain the necessary paddling experience. All adults in Scouting are CRB checked.

Other Scout Canoeing Centres in Somerset

There are 3 main centres for canoeing and kayaking open to Scouts in Somerset.

Contact

For more information or to book paddling sessions into the diary at Tangier in Taunton contact Robin Harris on 07981 826919

For the Langport centre contact Richard Hunter on 07528 294744
For the Yeovil centre at Sutton Bingham contact Keith Hoskin on 01935 421153