Here you will find clubs and other forums which might be of interest to you.
This list is not exhaustive. There are many other sites which may support you in planning trips etc. Local sailing clubs and harbours may give you a more accurate tide table, and local weather conditions.
It is worth checking before heading out on any paddling excursion. Conditions can change rapidly.
Lollystix paddles
Visit Barry’s Facebook page for bespoke hand made wooden open boat and greenland paddles. He also runs private lead kayak trips, coaching and guiding. BCC members are able to come on some of these trips for free.
Facebook: lollystixpaddles / Insta: @lollystix_paddles
Email: lollystixpaddles@aol.com
East Anglian Coast Sea Kayaking
This Facebook page whilst not strictly a club, it is made up of sea paddlers from many local clubs and non affiliated club members. It is not BC (British Canoeing) associated but many of its members are, along with BC coaches.
Maldon Canoe Club
This club is based in Maldon, Essex and has links to Bramston CC. Takes members of all ages and abilities. Like Bramston, a multi discipline club involving touring, sea kayaking, whitewater, surf and open boating.
The UK Rivers Guidebook
A guide to inland rivers and waterways and sea trips covering the whole of the UK.
Paddle UK
Set up in 1936 to send a team to the Berlin Olympics, the British Canoe Union as it was (now Paddle UK) is the lead body for canoeing and kayaking in the UK. Since then the organisation has grown considerably, and the range of canoeing opportunity has increased tremendously. Paddle UK is the umbrella organisation covering England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Surf reports, surf forecasts and surf photos: MagicSeaweed
Kev’s favourite! Up to date surf reports and forecasts through out the UK, and rest of world.
Rainchasers.com
Useful website for checking out river water levels around the UK.
BBC Weather & Tides
Useful website for checking weather and tides around local estuaries and the UK.
Paddle Points
A useful tool from Paddle UK showing places to paddle from get ins/get outs etc.