10/07/10 Pictures On Flickr
Not all the pictures from members are on the website, but you can now access them on flickr by clicking here to go directly
22/04/10 Outdoor Container Painting................................
This weekend on Saturday and Sunday @ 10am (weather permiting)
18/04/10 River Trip on Sunday
There is a river trip today (Sunday), meet at outdoor container for 9:00am, for further details contact Sandy
17/04/10 Painting The Container
Just a reminder that the outdoor container requires to be painted, this has been arranged for the 24th and 25th April. All help is appreciated, no previous experience required, just wear old clothes and turn up at 10am.
17/04/10 Mince Pie Padle Pictures
21/03/10 Mince Pie Paddle
This annual event postponed from the 19th December is taking place on Sunday the 21st March, meet at the Outdoor Boat Store @ 10:00am. Quite a few new members have joined this year and it would be good to encourage them and also the 'not-so-new' members to come along. The club now has more open canoes enabling non paddling family members to also take part.
19/03/2010 Barra Trip
I know that over the last few weeks there has been a lot of interest mentioned in the forth coming Barra trip. Therefore on Tuesday the 23rd I will go over a very detailed plan for the Barra trip, any one interested in going on this trip, please try and make it along to the Pool for 8pm. I will be accepting £20 deposits for this trip on this night to help with the booking of accommodation and Ferries.
19/03/10 Coast Guard Trip
Just a quick note to all members, to say that there are still a few places available for the Coast Guard visit on Saturday the 27th of March. If any one is interested in attending please let me know by Tuesday night (23rd March) If I do not have your name by then you will not be able to go.
17/03/10 Learn to Tie Knots the Easy Way
A great internet site to guide you through the creation of useful knots has been addded to the links page, Animated Knots by Grog found here at www.animatedknots.com, the site states that it is Better to know a knot and not need it, than to need a knot and not know it!
13/03/10 White Water Safety and Rescue Course
This course was run for us by Jim Gibson of Aquaplay Scotland www.aquaplayscotland.com over the weekend of 13 - 14 March 2010 and was subsidised by a grant from the SCA. This was an excellent weekend with some learning for the most experienced members of the club as well as those members who hadn't done that much white water paddling. The emphasis was on the practical application of the skills and, learning by experience in a safe and fun environment.... although as you would expect swimming in rivers in March was somewhat on the cold side, brr! Lots of positive feedback about the course and some new skills to practise on river trips, a great weekend was had by all. Our thanks to Jim for his expertise and Graham for the accomodation.
04/03/10 River Trip this Sunday
Sandy and Graham are running a club river trip on Sunday 7th March, all welcome, meet at outdoor container for 9:00am. For further info contact Sandy
03/03/10 HMS Gannet
Pictures from this trip are now in the Gallery
25/02/10 Newsletter
The latest newsletter for March - April from Rab is available in Documents
23/02/10 Club Coach Development Funding Award
The SCA have awarded the club £250 towards a white water safety and rescue course to be held on the 13th/14 March. River paddling in the club has been neglected over the last few years but thanks to our inland coaches, Sandy and Graham it's now enjoying a revival.
Sandy and Graham will attend the course along with 4 others, David, James, Shona and Ian. These four will be taking inland 3 star this year and hopefully start on the coaching scheme.
The course will be run by Jim Gibson and based near Loch Awe.
19/02/10 New Web Pages Added
A couple of new sections have recently been created on the site, Awards and Tides should be straight forward enough, if someone could email me a brief description of what a tide is and its importance to sea kayakers I will include this on the page, thanks
16/02/10 Calendar Updated with trip list at last!
21/01/10 Members look set to increase!
Congratulations to Brian Lowe and his wife Caroline on the birth of Emma at 6:00pm on Thursday 21st January 2010, Emma weighed in at 7lb12oz, both mother and child are fit and well. Brian on the other hand is exhausted, famished, and dehydrated, but managed the birth without too much pain control. Son michael ( age 8) is overjoyed to have a little sister. We will be looking forward for Brian to take out a family membership at the club in the near future...................
18/01/10 River Dates Updated
Sandy is suggesting the following dates for river trips this Spring:-
Sunday 07/02/10
Sunday 07/03/10
Sunday 14/03/10
Sunday 18/04/10
These will be aimed at 3 star level and I would hope that we can arrange a 3 star assessment in April or early May 2010. Contact Sandy for more details
08/01/10 Touring Trip List 2010
Rabs touring list of trips for 2010 is available by clicking here.
08/01/10 Newsletter and Trip List
The latest newsletter for January - February from Rab is available in Documents and the Calendar has been updated with the latest trip information. 07/01/10 LTPD Action Plan
Here is the action plan for the club which was developed by Steve Mackinnin and those present at the LTPD Workshop in November, LTPD Action Plan.
07/01/10 Theft from Glasgow Uni Kayak Club
There’s been a break in to a locked store at Glasgow Uni and a huge amount of kit (List Available Here) has been stolen. The Police have been informed and we’re asking everyone to keep a look out for the stolen kit. Some of this kit is privately owned, some Club owned so items could be marked in various ways (eg GUCC). If you are approached by anyone you don't know selling a kayak or equipment let Sandy know. Call Partick Police Station on 0141 532 3500 and ask for Detective Sergeant Sandy Johnston.
06/01/10 Club Social Night
The club social night will be held on Sunday 10th January from 4pm at Janice's house. Janice will prepare food at a cost of £5 per head, bring your own bottle. If you can make it please inform Ron.
05/01/10 Pool Sessions Start Back
Normal Indoor Pool sessions start back on Tuesday the 5th January after the festive break.
22/12/09 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
The committee wish to extend the seasons greetings to all the club members.
19/12/09 Club Gala Night Tuesday 22/12/09 8 -10pm
One not to miss, big prizes, fame, all up for grabs,
19/12/09 Blue P&H Capella Serviced
The hinge pins on the ratchet back band had corroded which led to a total failure, however Pat at P&H offered a discount on a completely new one for this boat, this and new deck rigging, skeg lubrication, and sand hosed from the foot rest mechanism, all this should improve your sea kayaking experience.
19/12/09 Mince Pie Paddle Cancelled
Due to bad weather forcasted for this afternoon the paddle has been cancelled.
25/11/09 Mince Pie Paddle Information
This annual event is taking place on Saturday the 19th of December, meet at the outdoor boat store @ 9:00am. Quite a few new members have joined this year and it would be good to encourage them and also the 'not-so-new' members to come along. The club has more open canoes enabling non paddling family members to take part.
17/11/09 Spray Decks
New Spray decks from Lomo are now available at the indoor and outdoor containers, twelve in total were purchased, four small - medium ~ 32", six large - extra large ~ 35", and two extra extra large ~ 38"
02/11/09 Newsletter and Trip List
The latest newsletter for November - December from Rab is available in Documents and the Calendar has been updated with the latest trip information.
7/11/09 SCA Long Term Paddler Development Workshop
The venue for this is a session in the Playdrome followed by some time on the Canal, all welcome but please contact Ron if you intend to attend.
28/10/09 The DCKC 2009/10 Clothing Range is Out Now
The Club Logo is embroidered in dark blue / turquoise on this stylish and attractive range of clothing, Place your order before the end of November. Would make an ideal xmas gift for a loved one. The range can be viewed by clicking here.
28/10/09 Discount Evening @ Tiso Glasgow Outdoor Experience
Wednesday 28th October 6.30pm – 8.30pm
23/10/09 Paddle 09
Scotland's Annual Canoe and Kayak Show 24th - 25th October 2009 at the Bells' Sports Centre, Perth. Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10-4.
19/10/09 DCKC Annual General Meeting
The clubs AGM is on Monday the 19th October and the venue is the Playdrome, the meeting starts at 7:30pm
01/10/09 Membership Fees for 2009/2010 are now due:-
Adult £27 (£15 unwaged)
Junior £15
Family £35 (£25 unwaged)
22/09/09 Sandy's - Sunday - Stanley - Session
A river trip to Stanley on the River Tay is planned for this Sunday 27th by Sandy. Contact Sandy for more details and to register interest, meet at the outdoor container at 9:00am
08/09/09 New Dates for Thursday Theory Sessions
A double booking has meant that the Thursday sessions are now revised as follows:- 15/10/09 Paddlers access code, 12/11/09 Wild camping, 10/12/09 Unconscious casualties and CPR, 14/01/10 The effects of cold, 18/2/10 Basic Navigation 1, 11/3/10 Basic Navigation 2, put these dates in your diary now!
06/09/09 Loch Lomond Trip
A beginners trip for Sunday - Contact Ron for further details
05/09/09 George Walk
Due to the popularity of the last 'GORGE' walk another has been arranged for Saturday - Contact Rab for details.
03/09/09 Paddlers Access Code
The club has organised evening ( broadly educational) sessions at the playdrome from 7-9pm with the first guest speaker ( Colin ) informing us of the Paddlers Access Code - All welcome. BYOB ( Bring your own BISCUITS)
01/09/09 Pool Sessions Resume
Make your way to the Playdrome this Tuesday for the first indoor session which starts at 20:00, please arrive early to help move the boats around.
30/08/09 Disciplines Updated
Open Canoe and Sea Kayaking Website Pages updated - Its worth a read - thanks Rab
22/08/09 Newsletter and Trip List
The latest newsletter for September - October from Rab is available in Documents and the Calendar has been updated with the latest trip information.
10/08/09 Committee Meeting
All members are welcome @ 7:30pm in the Playdrome, alternativley send/email any points or comments you have to the club secretary beforehand.
01/07/09 Scottish Open Canoe Symposium
30/06/09 Newsletter and Trip List
The latest newsletter from Rab is available in Documents and the Calendar has been updated with the latest trip information.
27/06/09 Sandy's Spectacular Surf Soirée
A reminder that the surfing trip to Machrihanish is next weekend, if there is no surf there is the option of mountainbiking ( bring your own bike) or a sea paddle ( bring a river boat and a sea boat) Contact Sandy for more details
16/06/09 Get Well Soon Bruce
A high brace led to a capsize and shoulder injury that required a scoop rescue, rafted tow and subsequent hospital treatment, lets hope that more than adequate pain control is available, and a speedy recovery is made. Get well soon from us all.
13/06/09 Committee Meeting on 15/06/09
Commitee Meeting at the Playdrome
8/06/09 Drumkinnon Bay Awaits
Tomorrow we are at Loch Lomond and should aim to be at the outside container for 6:30pm prompt.
26/05/09 Pool Sessions
Please note that next week Tuesday the 2nd June is the last day at the pool.
11/05/09 Surfing or River Weekend - Update
Sandy has had to postpone date due to a change in his shift roster - sorry - new date is the weekend of the 4 - 5 July 2009. Please contact Sandy for further information.
07/05/09 Surfing or River Weekend
Sandy is proposing to run a weekend trip over the weekend of 13 – 14 June 2009. This would be based at a campsite either on the Mull of Kintyre if we opt for a surf weekend or perhaps at the SCA campsite in Grantully if we opt for a river weekend. In any case Sandy needs a rough idea of numbers as soon as possible, so if you are interested please email him on the link provided with your preference for either river or surf. email Sandy
05/05/09 Trip List Updated
05/05/09 Club Newsletter
The latest club newsletter is available now to download from the Documents section.
30/04/09 2 Star Success
Congratulations to David and Bruce on passing their two star test