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The CVCC was formed in the late seventies and has developed immensely as a canoeing club, particularly over the last few years. It is a friendly club with membership levels normally of around 100 and is an ideal place to start canoeing. The club caters for all abilities from those who've never seen a kayak before to the river running gods of the alps!

The clubhouse is situated in the Seven Sisters Country Park, between Eastbourne and Seaford on the South East coast. The 'Barn' as it is known is a Grade 2 listed building and many years ago was a sheep shelter. It comprises of an office, separate showers and a large boat store housing our fleet. Close to the clubhouse we use the meanders of the Cuckmere River which provide shallow and still water to introduce newcomers to the sport. Much of the meanders are only 2-3 feet deep, which is excellent for building confidence in those who are initially a little unsure of canoeing.

It is a good mile or so down to the river mouth where there is a bay below the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs and Beachy Head. When conditions are suitable we use the bay for kayak surfing which can be very exhilarating if you have never tried it. From here experienced paddlers can paddle east along to Birling Gap or west towards Seaford Head - both directions providing some wonderful coastal scenery.