About DCKC

 

Drumchapel and Clydebank Kayak Club is a community oriented paddle-sports club based in Clydebank, just outside Glasgow.

 

We are one of Scotland’s most active clubs with a programme across multiple disciplines – Sea Kayaking, Whitewater Kayaking, Open Canoeing and Stand-up Paddle Boarding (SUP).   With our diverse membership, we welcome people from across the Glasgow area and further afield. 

 

Our aim is to make Kayaking & Canoeing as accessible as possible, to all, and to remove barriers to getting involved.  

 

Trips & Sessions:

 
Club volunteers organise a large number number of trips & sessions through the year.   Events are programmed seasonally – changing focus throughout the year to account for changing conditions.  Aside from Loch Lomond and the Clyde Estuary, we have had many adventures or expeditions to places such as Arran, Bute, Cumbria, Skye & Small Isles, Shiants, Shetland, St Kilda, Orkney, Anglesey, and all over the North & East Coasts.   River trips have included the Tay, Etive, Teith, Garry, Morriston, Awe, Tummel, Lenny, Spey, Orchy, and Findhorn as well as France.
 
Aside from one-off trips we have regular meets.   Through the Autumn through to Spring we meet at Clydebank Leisure Centre on Tuesday evenings. before venturing out onto Loch Lomond in the Summer.  On Thursday evenings, from Spring to Autumn, we have regular sessions at Pinkston for whitewater paddling.   
 
Here is a more complete summary of the trips & sessions.  
 
Upcoming events can be viewed on the club calendar. 
 
 

Costs

The club rents out equipment required at very reasonable cost.  You can find a summary of costs on this page. 

 

New Members 🙂

No matter what your current level, we welcome new members.  🙂   Some people join to make new friends and attend social events, whilst others join to get out for a quiet paddle surrounded by spectacular scenery.   Others wish to develop their skills and become more confident paddlers (or leaders).    Whatever your motivation, come along!
 
You can find joining info & frequently asked questions relating to joining in on this page.  
 
 

Signing up

 
Membership is open to anyone and renewed on an annual basis.  Instructions and guidance for joining the club (or any club event) can be found here.   
 
 
 
 

Equipment:

We can provide all specialist equipment which is required to get out on the water, at very reasonable cost.   Members can access a wide range of sea kayaks, river boats, canoes and SUPs which are suitable for both adults and children.   More information about trip costs and equipment hire are listed here.   
 
 
 

 

 

 

Learning and Development:


We go the extra distance to support paddlers learning development from complete beginners to advanced level.   The club is entirely run by volunteer coaches, helpers, trip leaders, and committee/club members.   We always welcome people who are happy to contribute and be part of the team.    DCKC survives on a pay-it-forward basis where skills are passed between club members and on to new members.  

 
 

DCKC in the Community:


As a club we are actively involved at a community development level, working with young people from local youth and Sea Cadet clubs in the Clydebank area.    We are also active in supporting people form diverse communities, helping them to more easily access the sport and get out on the water.   

 
 

Paddle Scotland:

The club is an affiliated member of Paddle Scotland.   Members are encouraged to take part in the British Canoe Union Personal Performance Awards to develop their skills.