Kingfisher Canoe Club was founded in 1955 and is one of the biggest Canoe Clubs in South Africa. The Club presently has about 400 members and its clubhouse is located on the south bank of the Umgeni River adjacent to the Athlone Bridge. The club hosts several river races and has a "dice" every thursday evening. This area near Blue Lagoon is used for canoeing, SUP Boarding and trail running. The river, which is tidal has many bird species and fish species that spawn in the estuary. It is possible to paddle up to the N2 freeway and beyond. The club has ,and has had some distinguished members such as Rob Stewart, Rip Kirby, Hank McGregor, Lee McGregor, John Edmonds and the " Dusi King", the late Graeme Pope-Ellis, among many others. This album has images of the Clubhouse, boat racks, interior, honours boards and images of some of the many events held in and on the banks of the river.
