Kayaks and Equipment for Herts Canoe Club

by Alison Cranage in Hertford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Kayaks and Equipment for Herts Canoe Club

Total raised £1,433

£8,000 target 35 days left
17% 18 supporters
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 14th March 2025 at 8:39pm

We are crowdfunding for new kayaks and equipment for Herts Canoe Club!

by Alison Cranage in Hertford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Who are we?

Herts Canoe Club is a paddle sports club for people to come together to canoe and kayak on the beautiful local waterways of Hertford and Ware. Run by volunteers, we offer a range of activities - from beginners courses and taster sessions with our experienced coaches, to skills clinics and whitewater trips for adrenaline seekers! We are a friendly and social club, with about 100 members from all over Hertfordshire and Essex. 

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Why are we crowdfunding?

We are crowdfunding to raise much needed funds for new equipment. Many of our current boats are at the end of their usable life, having been patched up many times over the years! Our kit is used by everyone on our popular 'learn-to-kayak' beginners courses, as well as existing members. As our club grows, more people try kayaking and join the club, we are in need of more high-quality boats and equipment. Having boats and equipment available to borrow means people don't need to buy their own - keeping the costs as low as possible for everyone. The equipment purchased now will last for many years to come, enabling us to continue to grow and introduce more people to the sport!

How we’ll spend the money raised

We'll purchase new boats, helmets, cags and spray decks.

Your donation will mean that we can keep the club running, offering high-quality equipment for many years to come.

Community impact

We offer kayak and canoe taster sessions and kayak beginners courses for the local community, so people can come and try out paddle sports. We have experienced coaches who volunteer their time to teach people. Each year we have space for 50 beginners. We keep the costs as low as we can for all our activities, and we are run on a not-for-profit basis. We also offer free taster sessions at local events, including the annual Teddy Bear's Picnic event in Hertford. None of this would be possible without the club boats and equipment.

Our club brings people together from across the region and we have a strong sense of community. People of all ages and from all walks of life, who wouldn't have otherwise met, are brought together by a shared love of water sports and form lasting friendships.

Beyond sport and recreation, our club also regularly clear the River Lea of debris and litter - keeping our community spaces clean and free from pollution. On our recent clearing we removed everything from fallen branches to shopping trollies (we even rescued an unopened packet of bacon).

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(River clearance, March 2024)

How you can help

There are four simple ways to help us reach our target, and make this project a reality.

1. Make a pledge. Don’t delay if you’re going to support us because momentum is key to our success!

2. Spread the word. Share our project on your social media pages and tell the world to get behind us! The more people we reach, the more support we will get.

3. Offer rewards. Get involved if you are a local business by donating things we can offer to our supporters. We will give you a shout out!

4. Fundraise for us. If you want to run your own fundraiser – maybe a sponsored activity or similar – use the 'contact project' button at the top of our page to let us know. Setting up your own page only takes a few minutes and you won’t need any bank details. Just a fun idea!

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Rewards

This project offers rewards in return for your donation. Please select a reward below.

£1 or more

11 of 15 claimed

Sticker - 'Ask Reg'

Limited edition sticker, featuring beloved paddling guru Reg. Great for your boat, paddle or anywhere you'd like to see more Reg.

£1 or more

0 of 15 claimed

HCC Club Sticker

HCC Club Sticker. Great for your paddling equipment.

£3 or more

0 of 1 claimed

10% off at Sandra Dee Designs jewellery

10% discount at Sandra Dee Designs handmade jewellery https://www.sandradeedesigns.co.uk/. Details will be emailed.

£4 or more

0 of 1 claimed

Pyranha T-Shirt

Light blue cotton t-shirt from pyranha. Ladies size 'M'. New with tags. Collect from HCC.

£8 or more

0 of 1 claimed

Bottle of Prosecco

Bottle of La Gioiosa Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut Millesimato 2022. RRP £13.99. Collect from HCC.

£10 or more

0 of 1 claimed

5 x PS4 games

For Honour, The Evil Within, Destiny, Earth Defence Force, Transformers. Collect from HCC.

£20 or more

0 of 1 claimed

£30 voucher for Quattro Lounge, Hertford

£30 voucher to spend at Quattro Lounge, Hertford. https://thelounges.co.uk/quattro/ Voucher will be emailed.

£20 or more

0 of 2 claimed

Palm 18m throwline

Used - good condition. Palm 18m throwline. Collect from HCC.

£20 or more

0 of 1 claimed

XBox One and XBox 360 games

XBox One games: Rise of the Tomb Raider, Farcry4, Shadow of Mordor, Battlefield 4, Star Wars Battlefront, Doom, The Evil Within. XBox 360: Dead Island, Tomb Raider, Soulcaliber 4, Bioshock, Bioshock2. Collect from HCC.

£20 or more

0 of 1 claimed

Typhoon one-piece underfleece - Medium

Typhoon, medium size one-piece underfleece. Condition - never worn - good as new. Collect from HCC.

£30 or more

0 of 1 claimed

Large Crewsaver underfleece. NEW.

Men's L Crewsaver underfleece. Unused. RRP £40. Collect from HCC.

£30 or more

0 of 1 claimed

Relaxing facial at Soft Touches Aesthetics RRP £45

Relaxing facial at Soft Touches Aesthetics, Sawbridgeworth. https://soft-touches.uk/ RRP £45. Details will be emailed.

£30 or more

0 of 1 claimed

Dermaplaning treatment, RRP £45

Dermaplaning treatment, RRP £45, at Soft Touches Aesthetics, Sawbridgeworth. https://soft-touches.uk/ Details will be emailed.

£45 or more

0 of 1 claimed

Microneedling treatment. RRP £60

1 x microneedling treatment at Soft Touches Aesthetics, Sawbridgeworth (www.soft-touches.uk). RRP £60. Details will be emailed .

£50 or more

0 of 1 claimed

Palm Enduro spraydeck S/M

Used, good condition. Collect from HCC.

£60 or more

0 of 1 claimed

Werner Amigo paddle

Werner Amigo paddle. Straight R 188 45deg. Used condition. Collect from HCC.

£65 or more

0 of 2 claimed

1 night, 2 ppl B&B stay, Village Hotel Nottingham

1 night stay for 2 people, including bed & breakfast and full use of the facilities at Village Hotel Nottingham. Valid to 1st Dec 2025. Voucher will be emailed. This stunning hotel is accessible distance from Nottingham city centre, Sherwood Forest and Donnington Race Park. Stay is subject to availability.

£70 or more

0 of 2 claimed

1 night, 2 ppl B&B stay, Village Hotel Cardiff

1 night stay for 2 people, including bed & breakfast and full use of the facilities at Village Hotel Cardiff. Village Hotel Cardiff is 4 miles from Cardiff’s lively city centre and the Cardiff Bay area. Modern and stylish, it has free Wi-Fi, and a restaurant. Valid to 1st Dec 2025. Voucher will be emailed. Stay is subject to availability.

£80 or more

0 of 1 claimed

Menopause consultation RRP £100

Menopause consultation (excluding blood tests and prescriptions) at Soft Touches Aesthetics. RRP £100. https://soft-touches.uk/ Details will be emailed.

£90 or more

0 of 1 claimed

Stay at Holiday Inn Gatwick, plus 8 days parking

One night stay for two people including breakfast, and holiday parking for 8 days at the Holiday Inn Gatwick Airport. Voucher will be emailed.

£90 or more

0 of 1 claimed

2 x Tickets to Saracens Rugby Club home game

Voucher for 2 tickets for any Saracens Rugby Club for any home game at the StoneX Stadium for the 2024/2025 season (season ends in early May). Please note the choice of fixture will be subject to availability. Voucher will be emailed.

£100 or more

Club Sponsorship

Sponsor Herts Canoe Club for 2025 and we'll place your name or company logo on display (on a paddle on our Wall of Fame) at the Club House, in our newsletter and on our socials.

£140 or more

0 of 1 claimed

Stay at Radisson Blu Stanstead, + 8 days parking

1 night stay and breakfast for 2 people at the Radisson Blu, Stanstead Airport. Includes 8 days parking. Valid until October 2025. Voucher will be emailed.

£150 or more

Club Sponsorship

Sponsor Herts Canoe Club for 2025 and we'll place your name or company logo on display (on a paddle on our Wall of Fame) at the Club House, in our newsletter and on our socials.

£150 or more

0 of 1 claimed

Werner Powerslide paddle

Werner Powerslide paddle straight, R194. 30deg. Used. Collect from HCC.

£200 or more

Club Sponsorship

Sponsor Herts Canoe Club for 2025 and we'll place your name or company logo on display (on a paddle on our Wall of Fame) at the Club House, in our newsletter and on our socials.

£230 or more

0 of 1 claimed

2 nights 2ppl, Ibis Styles, London. 1 dinner.

Two night stay, for 2 people on a bed & breakfast basis, in the Ibis Styles Southwark, in central London close to Borough Market. Includes dinner on one night at the Novotel Hotel next door. The hotel has a superb location, just a few hundred metres from Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. Standard double or twin room. T&Cs apply. Subject to availability. Details will be emailed.

£250 or more

Club Sponsorship

Sponsor Herts Canoe Club for 2025 and we'll place your name or company logo on display (on a paddle on our Wall of Fame) at the Club House, in our newsletter and on our socials.

£275 or more

0 of 1 claimed

2 nights, 4 ppl, Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avo

The bearer, subject to availability, will receive a two-night stay for a family of four at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Stratford-Upon-Avon. Including breakfast, and a 3 course dinner on a night of your choice. Voucher will be emailed.

£275 or more

0 of 1 claimed

2-night stay at the Grand Hotel Brighton

Two-night stay including Bed and Breakfast and Dinner on one night for two people at iconic hotel The Grand Brighton. With its sumptuous Renaissance style, The Grand Brighton has a magnificent location on Brighton’s seafront and is just a 5-minute walk from Brighton Pier. T&Cs apply. Valid until 31st December 2025. Voucher will be emailed.

£275 or more

0 of 1 claimed

2 night stay at Holiday Inn, London Bloomsbury

Bed & Breakfast stay at Imperial London Hotels – HOLIDAY INN LONDON BLOOMSBURY. Situated less than 5 minutes' tube journey from the vibrant Covent Garden and West End, the modern Holiday Inn London-Bloomsbury is only 150 metres from Russell Square Underground Station. This voucher is for a 2-night stay, for 2 guests. T&Cs apply. Valid until 31/12/2025. Voucher will be emailed.

£300 or more

0 of 1 claimed

2nts B&B + 1dinner Leonardo Royal London City Hot

Overlooking the historic Tower of London, the luxury 4-star Leonardo Royal Hotel London City - Tower of London boasts a spa with a 25-metre swimming pool and a large gym. On offer is a two-night stay including Bed and Breakfast and Dinner on one night. Valid until 31st December 2025. T&Cs apply. Voucher will be emailed.

£300 or more

Club Sponsorship

Sponsor Herts Canoe Club for 2025 and we'll place your name or company logo on display (on a paddle on our Wall of Fame) at the Club House, in our newsletter and on our socials.

£400 or more

Club Sponsorship

Sponsor Herts Canoe Club for 2025 and we'll place your name or company logo on display (on a paddle on our Wall of Fame) at the Club House, in our newsletter and on our socials.

£500 or more

Club Sponsorship

Sponsor Herts Canoe Club for 2025 and we'll place your name or company logo on display (on a paddle on our Wall of Fame) at the Club House, in our newsletter and on our socials.

£2 or more

1 of 1 claimed

Wetsuit socks - size 10

Wetsuit socks size 10. 2mm. Used condition. Collect from Hertford.

£2 or more

1 of 1 claimed

Wetsuit socks - size M

Wetsuit socks - size M. Used condition. Collect from HCC.

£5 or more

1 of 1 claimed

Gul Wetsuit boots

Used but good condition wetsuit boots. Size 9. Collect from HCC.

£5 or more

1 of 1 claimed

Gul ladies wetsuit size 12

Used, excellent condition. Collect from HCC.

£5 or more

1 of 1 claimed

Wetsuit gloves

Good used condition. Size Adult M. Collect from HCC.

£10 or more

1 of 1 claimed

Spraydeck- Palm

Good used condition. Size M. Collect HCC.

£10 or more

1 of 1 claimed

Adult wetsuit

Adult wetsuit - male size L. Used condition. 3mm. Collect from HCC.

£10 or more

1 of 1 claimed

Neoprene Shoes

Size 10 neoprene shoes. Used, good condition. Collect from HCC.

£15 or more

1 of 1 claimed

Paddle bag

Travel bag for your paddles. Collect from HCC.

£20 or more

1 of 1 claimed

Waterproof Trousers

Good used condition. Size large junior / small adult. Collect HCC.

£20 or more

1 of 1 claimed

Kids kayaking helmet - Sweet Protection

Kids sized helmet - new with tags. Sweet Protection. Collect from HCC.

£20 or more

1 of 1 claimed

Werner Paddle bag

Used - good condition. Collect from HCC.

£20 or more

1 of 1 claimed

Palm Pogies

Keep your hands warm! Palm pogies. Used, good condition. Collect from HCC.

£25 or more

1 of 1 claimed

Boyancy Aid

Used, good condition. Size M. Collect from HCC.

£35 or more

1 of 1 claimed

Paddle bag - Palm

Travel bag for your paddles from Palm. Collect from HCC.

£40 or more

1 of 1 claimed

Physiotherapy/Sports Therapy at Carter & George

Sports massage session, or physiotherapy session, at Carter and George Physiotherapy Practice, Hertford. RRP £58. Details will be emailed.

£100 or more

1 of 1 claimed

Photography session

Family / social events - Special occasions - Informal portraits - High-speed sports photography - Performances - Pets. Photos taken by "serious amateur" photographer using modern semi-pro mirrorless camera. Up to two hours photography with approx one hour light-touch editing using Apple Photos. JPEG files by online transfer, suitable for printing, online use, social media etc. Within 30 min travel of Hertford. No weddings.

£200 or more

1 of 1 claimed

2 night stay at City Sleeper London Hotel

Attractively located in London, 4-star City Sleeper at Royal National Hotel features a buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. https://www.imperialhotels.co.uk/hotels/city-sleeper. Bed & Breakfast stay for two people, for a 2 night stay at the CITY SLEEPER hotel. T&Cs apply. Voucher valid until 31/12/2025. Voucher will be emailed.

£250 or more

1 of 1 claimed

DamX DrySuit

Size M. Used, good condition, top-quality dry suit from DamX. Collect from HCC.

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