Canoe, Kayak & Equipment Loan

Cumbria RDT has open canoes, kayaks and equipment available for loan as indicated below available to support events for the development of the sport in the region.
These can be used for:
  • Cumbria RDT events – Guided and Coaching 
  • Affiliated Cumbria Canoe Club events
  • Approved Cumbria voluntary organisation events
In this context events means specific events that support the development of Paddlesport in the region e.g. “Come and Try It” events, “Go Canoeing” events, special development events, junior development events, Paddle Ability events, Satellite Club events, DofE expeditions etc. 
The equipment is NOT available for independent personal use or for general club or organisation use.

Terms and conditions of borrowing canoes, kayaks and equipment

  1. ​A request from the Cumbria club/organisation management is made in writing (e-mail) to the appropriate RDT Rep (this request can only be from an individual on their own behalf when the loan is required for an RDT event).  This should include details of the event, duration and dates of the loan and give details of the leaders and/or coaches who will be responsible for running the event.
  2. Collection transport and return arrangements will be the responsibility of the borrowing organisation and must be negotiated with the RDT Rep. 
  3. The equipment is not for hire - but a donation is requested to cover the depreciation and wear of the kayak and equipment – this is suggested to be a minimum of £15 a day (£10 for half day) per boat, £30 for a weekend.  NO charge for equipment loan for juniors (under 18yrs) or in full time education.  In cases of hardship or other mitigating factors the need for any donation may be waived at the discretion of the RDT.  Donations should be made by BACS transfer to the Cumbria Canoeist account before equipment is collected.  Late return of equipment could imply further loan periods.
  4. Borrowers are expected to treat all boats and equipment with due care.  Equipment is to be returned clean and dry and kayaks washed down inside/out, especially if used in salt water.
  5. If any items are damaged or lost during use, borrowers will be expected to make good or replace them.  The appendix in the regional policy indicates the estimated costs of replacement or repair.  Paddlers will be deemed to have implicitly agreed to this obligation when they borrow equipment. 

Sea Kayaks & Related Equipment

We have 3 Northshore Atlantics, 1 Valley Aquanaut, Werner Shuna paddles, Peak Tourlite Buoyancy aids, Playboat Neoprene spraydecks & cockpit covers available.
These are securely stored at Killington Lake and are managed by the sea kayak rep – contact [email protected]

Open Boats & Related Equipment

We have 5 Tandem Open Canoes (Old Town Discovery 158) and 1 Solo Open Canoe (Mad River Freedom Solo), including paddles available.
​These are securely stored at Killington Lake and managed by the open canoeing rep - contact [email protected]

River Running Kayaks & Related Equipment

 We have 3 Wavesport Diesel Blackouts 70 MV, Werner Rio paddles, Peak Leisure Buoyancy Aids, Predator helmets, Playboater neoprene spraydecks, cockpit covers and HF Weasel throw bags available.
These are securely stored at Killington Lake and managed by the Cumbria Coaching Team – contact Mike Sunderland
Other equipment 
Polo plastic kayaks
Polo buoyancy aids
sea kayak splits - red
river blades
(red/yellow) buoyancy aids
spray decks for river and sea kayaks