MembershipMembership
Viking has been serving Bedford since 1961 and aim to provide the same friendly, family-based club that has helped us to grow from a few friends out for a casual paddle to a membership of over 150.
We offer various membership options which are detailed below.
If you would like to join the club or have any questions about membership , please don't hesitate to call the Membership Secretary:
- on 0845 094 5783
- or send an This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
- Microsoft Word format
- or Adobe Acrobat format
Annual Membership
Annual membership is for twelve months from your date of joining, as follows:
FAMILY - Two adults and one or more of their children (under 18), living at the same address - £95 pa
ADULT - One Adult (over 18) - £65 pa
YOUTH - Anyone under 18 (minimum age is currently 8 yrs) - £40 pa
STUDENT, OAP, SOCIAL - Full time students*, OAPs and non-paddlers - £40 pa (*holding a valid student union card)
Day Membership
If you just want to come and have a paddle with club members on one day, you need day membership (including Viking's BCU insurance cover).
- £10 per day - if you need to hire club equipment
- £5 per day - If you bring and use all your own equipment
Boat-Rack Storage
£50 per boat pa. Spaces are currently very limited and are issued on request where available. Please apply to Toby Breckon, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Equipment/Boat Hire
Use of club equipment is included in the membership fees but priority must be given firstly to Viking courses (including Kids Club/Paddlepower etc), then to beginners to allow them time to learn about equipment and acquire their own. All members are expected to provide their own boats and equipment after a reasonable period of time.
Access to more advanced equipment e.g. polo, racing, slalom boats and open canoes is also available as part of the membership, subject to availability and coach's permission.
Membership wait lists Although Viking is proud of being open to all, from time to time Viking may have to impose a 'wait list' for potential members seeking to join the club. This is most likely to apply to beginners, children and/or those without their own boat & equipment. This is because although the club has excellent kit available for the use beginners, numerous coaches and many adult paddlers who are willing to supervise, these are all finite resources and Viking must ensure that existing members needs are met first. Sometimes therefore, demand is still greater than we can meet and we apologise for any disappointment if you have to add your name to a 'wait list' but please be assured that we will let you know when we will be able to accept you. Clearly competent, adult paddlers with their own boat & kit are the easiest new members to accommodate and we welcome any existing/former paddlers and coaches who wish to get back into paddling or take their paddling to the next level!