Kent Canoes is one of the UKs leading canoe and kayak shops supplying a wide range of boats and accessories for all pursuits as well as a range of courses and trips to suit your needs.
Whether you are looking for something to get started or for more advanced performance equipment we stock it all in our Kent based shop and warehouse.
Browse and buy online or pop into our showroom serving customers across Kent, London and the South East to try it for yourself. Our staff (all keen paddlers) will be happy to listen to your needs and budget and make suggestions as to the perfect boat for you.

Our courses range from taster sessions to full British Canoe Union (BCU) certified qualifications. Due to the range of our course it means that we can suit the needs of all types of paddlers from novices to experienced in both kayaks and canoes.

We have over the years, won a very high reputation for coaching of the highest quality. To ensure we maintain our high standards it is our policy whenever possible, to only use Instructors who have gained their BCU qualifications through our Canoe School, and whom we feel are a credit to the Coaching Scheme.

Our Instructors are all required to have a current first aid. Our aim is to provide coaching in canoeing skills to a very high standard and provide our customers with courses that will ensure they progress both quickly and safely in the sport. To this end we always work to a maximum ratio of 1:7 on Star Awards. We also never mix different levels of courses so you can be sure that when you book a course with us, not only are you getting the best instruction available, but you are also getting great value for money as well.

So why not take advantage of one of our day long trips? Or expand your skills on the water? Simply head over to our website to view and/or book any of the courses we have on offer from March to October each year.

Happy Paddling!

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