Kingston Kayak Club is based at the Albert Avenue Pools complex in Hull. We are a friendly, inclusive paddlesport club offering a wide range of opportunities for people to develop their paddling, confidence, fitness and social skills.
Our facilities give us an excellent base for introducing new paddlers to the sport, supporting regular training, and helping members progress across a variety of paddlesport disciplines.
We aim to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible to support members with physical impairments, additional needs or other access requirements so that more people can enjoy paddlesport in a safe and welcoming environment.
Club Facilities
The Clubhouse
Fronting onto Albert Avenue is the Old Cottage Baths, which has been converted into the home of Kingston Kayak Club.
The clubhouse provides:
- A large boat store for the Club’s boats and equipment
- Male and female changing rooms
- A spacious club room for meetings, training and social activities
- A central base for coaches, volunteers and members
The clubhouse is an important part of Club life. It gives members somewhere to meet before and after sessions, allows coaches and volunteers to organise equipment, and provides a practical base for training, events and Club activities.
The club room can also be hired by other local groups at £25 per evening or £50 per day.
Kingston Kayak Club clubhouse
The Outdoor Pool
Next to the clubhouse is the outdoor pool, completed in 2024 as part of the major refurbishment of the Albert Avenue Pools site.
The outdoor pool is a fantastic facility for Kingston Kayak Club and provides a safe, controlled and open training environment for paddlers of all ages and abilities. Being next to the clubhouse means paddlers have easy access to changing facilities, equipment, coaches and support throughout their sessions.
The outdoor pool is particularly valuable for:
- Beginner and improver sessions
- Junior and senior coaching
- Canoe slalom training
- Rescue skills and confidence building
- General paddling technique
- Boat control and manoeuvring practice
- Club training sessions in a safe, managed environment
Having access to this facility gives the Club a brilliant platform for developing paddlers and supporting the next generation of kayaking in Hull.
It also allows members to build confidence before progressing to more challenging environments such as rivers, white water, marathon paddling, canoe polo or trips further afield.
Outdoor pool at Albert Avenue, completed in 2024
The Indoor Pools
On Mondays, Kingston Kayak Club makes use of the indoor pool facilities at Albert Avenue.
The indoor pool is ideal for introducing beginners to kayaking in a warm, safe and supportive environment. It allows new paddlers to learn the basics, practise safely, and build confidence before moving on to outdoor sessions.
For more experienced paddlers, the indoor pool also provides an excellent space for technical coaching and skill development. This can include boat control, rescue practice, rolling, confidence building and preparation for other paddlesport disciplines.
The indoor pool remains a key part of our regular Club programme and is especially useful during colder months or for paddlers taking their first steps into the sport.
A Base for All Areas of the Club
Our facilities support a wide range of Club activity, including:
- Junior paddling
- Adult beginner sessions
- Canoe slalom
- Canoe polo
- Marathon training
- Flat water paddling
- White water preparation
- Safety and rescue skills
- Club meetings and volunteer training
- Social activities and events
Whether someone is getting into a kayak for the first time, returning to paddling after a break, or training regularly in a specific discipline, the facilities at Albert Avenue give Kingston Kayak Club a strong and practical home.
Inclusive and Welcoming
Kingston Kayak Club is proud to be an inclusive, family-friendly club. We welcome people from a wide range of backgrounds and experience levels, from complete beginners through to competitive paddlers.
Our aim is to provide a safe, supportive and enjoyable environment where members can learn, improve, make friends and be part of the wider Club community.
Find Out More
To find out more about paddling with Kingston Kayak Club, please visit our session booking, joining and membership, or contact pages.