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Locations
We have a club hut at Lake Pier, Lake Drive, Hamworthy GR SY983905. This location is ideal for many canoeing activities. The Club benefits greatly from the diversity of water surrounding it and this enables PHCC to provide for most disciplines of paddle sport. The sheltered waters inside the harbour allow beginners to learn in safety, while more experienced paddlers have the large expanse of Poole Harbour the 2nd biggest natural harbour in the world with over 100 miles of shoreline to explore.
Nearby at Rockley there is a strong current at the height of spring tides, where novice white water skills can be learnt. At the head of the harbour on the River Frome is Wareham. Here the water is more sheltered and provides conditions suitable for marathon race training. A convenient pub is located on the quay. The River Stour is also accessible at Wimborne and is used for marathon kayak training in the winter months.
The very shallow south-western side of the harbour, is a haven for wildlife including seals and herds of deer. By contrast, the Quay area can be very busy on summer weekends, paddlers have to learn how to negotiate the shipping channels in safety.
Beyond the harbour the Dorset coastline beckons. Those who venture out in sea kayaks can travel many miles along the coast. The famous Old Harry Rock landmark is well within reach for a round trip from the harbour on a summer evening.
When weather conditions are right the club goes surf kayaking at Kimmeridge or Bournemouth and come the rain in winter, the river levels rise and white water paddling trips are run to the local rivers.