Pinkston DCKC Sessions 2025
Pinkston Watersports is an artificial white water course in the outskirts of Glasgow. The club have a regular Thursday night slot which runs from 8pm to 9.30pm. It is a great place to learn the basics of paddling in moving water or to develop and hone river or sea skills.
We are also able to access the “basin” (a flat water section) at 7.30pm to warm up.
We have a dedicated and trained member who ensures safety throughout the evening and adjusts the pumps to the required flow. We normally vary the number of pumps during the session depending on the group. We mainly run on 2 pumps but may switch to 1 pump for those new to moving water or to 3 pumps for the more adventurous.
There are normally a range of experienced paddlers or coaches around to offer informal advice but we also run specific coached sessions too. Contact us on pinkston@dckc.co.uk to find out more.
We have a number of boats stored at Pinkston which cater for all sizes as well as wetsuits, paddlers, helmets etc. Price £10 / (DCKC Members Under 18s £5)
Monklands Canoe Club
The session is run together with the lovely people from Monklands Canoe Club.
Guest Paddlers from SCA Clubs and SCA Members
We are able to offer guest spaces to members of SCA affiliated clubs (or an SCA member). Key information is noted below:
Times: Thursdays – access to the white water course is from 8pm to 9.30pm.
Format: We mix up the number of pumps being used depending on who is there, but typically have a period of 2 pumps every night and sometimes some 1 pump time for newer paddlers.
Booking: Contact us at info@dckc.co.uk to let us know how many people will be attending, names
and, skill level
Costs: £10 (basin-only is £5) – there is no cost for borrowing a boat or other kit at Pinkston.
Remember to remove any ropes or tapes from your boat and equipment. Junior tickets are available for U18s.
Guest paddlers : Notes for U18’s: we request you are accompanied by a responsible adult who is a qualified coach/4 star WW leader. This adult must accompany the U18 paddler and be responsible for them at all times. If coming as a club then the relevant club’s PVG procedure for the U18 member should be followed.