Jersey Canoe Club

The Jersey canoe club organises a kayak symposium every other year. They are timed to coincide with the Bank holiday at the end of May. There was one this year (2010). In the odd numbered "gap" years there is a Scottish symposium held on the Isle of Skye with the same timing. There is a close relationship between the Jersey and Scottish organisations responsible for putting on their respective symposia.

This year event ran from Saturday 29th May - Monday 31st May, however most participants arrived on Friday, with a welcome event held on Friday evening. In the 4 weekdays that follow the Symposium, there were paddles organised each day to various locations around the islands and offshore reefs. The week ended with a particularly pleasant trip on Friday by 26 kayakers to Les Ecrehous in almost perfect weather and tide conditions.

These gatherings of paddlers from across Europe are eagerly anticipated and enjoyed by all that attend. It is an opportunity to meet with fellow paddlers, swap stories and learn something new about your pastime. The paddling coaches that provide sessions at these Symposiums are some of the most experienced and respected that you are likely to meet. There is a program of seminars and paddles that covers the main Saturday, Sunday and  Monday. In the week following, for those paddlers that wish to stay on, another program of paddles to various destinations is organised.