Maldon, located on the breathtaking Blackwater Estuary, offers a variety of watersports for all enthusiasts. Whether it's sailing, stand-up paddleboarding, rafting, kayaking, rowing, canoeing, or more, the Maldon District has something for everyone. Explore the serene Blackwater and Crouch Estuaries or enjoy the peacefulness of the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation Canal. Paddleboarders and other watercraft users on the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation must obtain a licence, which can be purchased online at waterways.org.uk or from the kiosk at Heybridge Basin. Your licence purchase supports Essex Waterways in maintaining and keeping the canal open for public use. If you plan to canoe or kayak on the tidal estuaries, please exercise caution and be considerate of other river users.
Description
Maldon, located on the breathtaking Blackwater Estuary, offers a variety of watersports for all enthusiasts. Whether it's sailing, stand-up paddleboarding, rafting, kayaking, rowing, canoeing, or more, the Maldon District has something for everyone. Explore the serene Blackwater and Crouch Estuaries or enjoy the peacefulness of the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation Canal. Paddleboarders and other watercraft users on the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation must obtain a licence, which can be purchased online at waterways.org.uk or from the kiosk at Heybridge Basin. Your licence purchase supports Essex Waterways in maintaining and keeping the canal open for public use. If you plan to canoe or kayak on the tidal estuaries, please exercise caution and be considerate of other river users.
Wind Direction
Water Conditions
Flat water
Beach Type
Restricted Zones
Tidal Restrictions
Paddle Boarding
Kayaking
Maldon, located on the breathtaking Blackwater Estuary, offers a variety of watersports for all enthusiasts. Whether it's sailing, stand-up paddleboarding, rafting, kayaking, rowing, canoeing, or more, the Maldon District has something for everyone. Explore the serene Blackwater and Crouch Estuaries or enjoy the peacefulness of the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation Canal. Paddleboarders and other watercraft users on the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation must obtain a licence, which can be purchased online at waterways.org.uk or from the kiosk at Heybridge Basin. Your licence purchase supports Essex Waterways in maintaining and keeping the canal open for public use. If you plan to canoe or kayak on the tidal estuaries, please exercise caution and be considerate of other river users.
Paddle Boarding
Kayaking
Description
Wind Direction
Water Conditions
Flat water
Beach Type
Restricted Zones
Tidal Restrictions