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Sea Kayak Equipment Lists reminder Here’s a download for a possible equipment check-list for a day trip (or a starting point for longer). Things in the second half could be added over time… Checklist-Sea-Kayak-Trip-Kit-List-Oct-2013 (PDF) Checklist-Sea-Kayak-Trip-Kit-List-Oct-2013 (WORD DOCUMENT) Check List:-Sea Kayak Trip Kit List Suggested Personal Kit Drinking Water, bottles and/or bag. Hot Drink (Flask). Lunch/ snack bars/sweets. Dry bag with change of clothes, towel, footwear. Dry bag for Keys/phone. Waterproof Jacket/Cag top, dry trousers or Wet/ Dry suit. Non slip/ water -sure footwear – Boots/booties, crocks-old trainers. Hats/heard cover: One wind/waterproof and one sun-proof. Gloves & Pogies. Camera (waterproof). Watch (waterproof). Midge net. Sun-cream. Rubbish bag. Wipes & tissues. Spare Dry bags. Cash £20 + £5 in change. Large- strong-waterproof carry bags. Suggested Safety kit (develop your own over time!) Spray deck. Buoyancy Aid. Strobe light. Tow rope. Flares & light-sticks, whistle, compass, Maps & map case. VHF radio. PLB (Personal Location Beacon.) Paddle Float. Repair Kit. Knife. Whistle. Split spare paddles. Hand pump. Head-torch + spare batteries. First aid kit. Small tool kit & Cable ties. Emergency shelter. Paddle leash. http://dckc.co.uk/?s=sea+kayak+equipment+list...

Make, Mend & Paint weekend Day one 29th March: – under the guidance off Misha & Iain Mc:-Roddy, Elizabeth & Andy Jill & Mark and Jo tackled the renovation of the outdoor container. Grinding off rust; welding holes in the roof and sides; rust prevention treatment; painting repaired areas; reworking canoe, sea kayak, river kayak and paddle, raking. By the end of the day we all looked like Victorian children sent up chimneys! Misha Somerville wrote:- Excellent effort by all today at the container! We have Mark, Gillian, Bill, Andy, Elizabeth, Roddy, Iain, Jo and Julia (moral support) to thank for the improvements. As well as the sea cadets for keeping their place open all day so we could get power for the tasks in hand. Some more tmrw from 10am- any extra hands welcome. Topic Link: http://dckc.co.uk/forums/topic/making-mending-and-painting/...

The website changes are over... this section is for trip reports. Please use the forum for updates from now on! Please feel free to forward any trip reports to be added! Graham...

Very early notice, however one of the clubs we are working  with for the  Community Watersports hub project (to build a multisport clubhouse and store on Loch Lomond) have a couple of big swimming events are keen to find some willing volunteers to provide kayak safety cover. The events are: ·         Loch Lomond Highland Games Triathlon 19th July 10am start – swim location is from the jetty in Balloch park out and back along beach line numbers approx 200 although we should also be running a junior event this year ·         Scottish championship Aquathlon 6th September 10am start location and swim as above If this is of interest please get in touch with Graham grahammswanson  AT gmail.com...

I'm one of the organisers of the Women's Scottish Sea Kayak Festival, Boost your summer paddling plans and book your place at the Women's Scottish Sea Kayaking Festival. This is a 3-day sea kayaking event on 23-25 August on the Isle of Bute, now in its third year. All details at the http://womensseakayakfestival.co.uk/wsskf/ Festival website Dear all, we received the following info: Female Sea Kayakers Festival I'm one of the organisers of the Women's Scottish Sea Kayak Festival, Boost your summer paddling plans and book your place at the Women's Scottish Sea Kayaking Festival. This is a 3-day sea kayaking event on 23-25 August on the Isle of Bute, now in its third year. All details at the http://womensseakayakfestival.co.uk/wsskf/ Festival website Open to female sea kayakers of all levels, this is a great way to meet other paddlers, develop skills and build confidence in a sea kayak, learn from the all female coaches, and enjoy the friendly and supportive atmosphere at the festival, The island location gives the coaches great options for paddles and...

The feb and march 2013 newsletters are now available at http://dckc.co.uk/posts/newsletters/. A big thank you to Sandy for pulling them together. We normally email them directly to club members, if you didn't receive yours please let us know and we can check your email and membership info is correct....

We received the following email: "We are holding our 4th Mid West Symposium at Tayvallich (near Oban) on Saturday 3rd May to 5th May and would like to invite club members to join us for a fun packed weekend. Our previous symposiums have been very popular and well received. For 3 days coaching including a ceilidh and a fantastic quiz night, we have managed to keep our price at £160 per person. We have excellent coaches and with one coach to six participants, you can be assured of friendly and helpful advice. We have sessions on forward paddling, close quarter manoeuvring, edging & turning – and of course trips to explore the beautiful scenery and wild life in the area. Places on the symposium are filling fast with only a few places remaining, so if any club members would like to book a place for this enjoyable weekend, why not give us a call or email us to avoid any disappointment. Please visit our website:...

Hi I’m looking to organise some new trips. If you are able to help run or can offer suggestions on possible sea, river and canoe trips……………………single or multi day and free this Thurs  I  am hold a meeting at my house on Thurs. 13th Feb at 7:30 to discuss and schedule some paddles . All are very welcome. If you can’t make it but are happy to suggest , plan or help with a trip please mail me the detail. Hope to see you on the 13th. 51 Holehouse Drive , Knightswood. G13 3AW. Bernie...

Myself (Tony) with Barry and Ron are heading to Shetland for 9 days from the 9th to the 18th to join up with the Shetland Canoe Club who are hosting a symposium, it’s an event for sea kayakers and the next one is over the weekend of 11th to 14th July 2014 and held at Bridge End Outdoor Centre, Burra. Over Saturday and Sunday there are training sessions to support personal skills development from basic to advanced levels, plus guided trips to some of the best paddling venues around the isle. Accommodation is available on site for those that wish it (dormitory, camping and caravaning), there are sit down meals Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, and to make it just a little easier if you’re coming up on the ferry or flying up, Shetland Canoe Club is offering temporary membership to give you access to club kayaks, paddles, buoyancy aids and spraydecks. Pick up from the ferry can be arranged....

Facebook page can be used to upload all your trip photo's and anything you want to say about your trip day. So feel free to like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/DCKayakclub?hc_location=timeline and leave your comments. You will find trip details and lots of whats happening within our club keeping up to date and involved with whats happening,If you need help with anything about this page please feel free to contact me on 07833596456 and I will be only to happy to help.   Tony Clarke...

This is the amended trip which was scheduled in calendar for the 18th. After some discussion we are now planning to go to Loch Eck, which has been proposed on previous trips but never happened due to bad weather. This is an ‘A’ trip so all experience levels welcome. Meet at container on Miller St at 9.00am. Anyone needing kit can you go 10min earlier please? Please phone Colin on 07748966873 on Friday any time after 7.30pm to confirm trip is still on. Alt contacts:- Bill Davis-07831789215; Bernie Tollan-07753924457...

Any sea kayakers feeling adventurous and got £60... we were sent this....   Loch Shiel Viking Challenge 2014 In Aid of Macmillan Cancer Support Dear Kayaker Our committee of volunteers is organising two days of kayak races on Loch Shiel, Glenfinnan near Fort William, to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support who provides such an invaluable service for communities around the U.K. There will be two main races on the Saturday of 10 to 20 kms for touring and racing kayaks to suit experienced sea paddlers, the shorter course for those who are less experienced but want to be competitive. If there is sufficient demand there may also be a Surf Ski category which will be announced on the website. The courses will start and finish at Glenfinnan monument and race down Loch Shiel and back. Competitors will wear chipped wristbands and swipe marked waypoint posts on both sides of the loch along the way, which will test navigation as well as paddling skills. To add a fun element while...

Dear all, Hi, Graham here. The main part of a coaching course I am working on is to work with some “long-term” open canoe students and run a number of coaching sessions for them.  It is likely to be a total of 6 Sundays starting in Febuary. The sessions would be based initially on the loch and progressing onto up to Grade 2 (gentle) rivers. Shoudl suit someone who is looking to add open canoeing to your existing kayaking skills, or maybe you can already canoe and want to develop your open canoeing skills further (up to perhaps 4 star level or  beyond).  If you are interested then please drop me an email at grahammswanson@gmail.com or catch me at the pool. Happy new year when it comes too! Graham...

This is an enjoyable event and a great way to get some coaching or do some 3 star or other courses at a subsidised rate .  It is highly recommended for the clubs coaches, committee members and helpers. If you woudl like to go you can book directly but also chat to sandy or Graham for more info as they have been before and can help with any questions. We will probably arrange a lift share too.         SCA Club and Volunteer Conference - 12-13 April 2014 This highlight in the calendar is a action packed weekend to support club members from across Scotland. We have workshops suitable for complete beginners, aspiring coaches, club officials and committee members. Previous events have attracted around 70 volunteers from clubs throughout Scotland. The conference takes place over the weekend of Friday 11th - Sunday 13th April 2014. Residential delegates arrive on Friday evening with bar meals are available until approx 9pm. The main conference takes place all day Saturday...

Just received by email : "Hi,Please find attached a photo of one of your members (Nathan Brodie) enjoying the views on  Sydney Harbour, During his stay Nathan has been able to go out through the Sydney heads into Open ocean and head North into Manly and Shelly beeches, He has also taken part in our club (NSW Sea kayaking club )outings as seen on this photo our Xmas party at Shark Island, Regards Bill Brodie "   Can anyone beat that? -  please login and leave a comment with a photo to compete....