• Lochgoilhead

    Launching from the beach at Lochgoilhead, we'll pass steep sided mountains as we travel to Carrick Castle.    After lunch we'll continue onto Loch Long, passing Finnart Oil Terminal, reaching our get out point at Arrochar. As we will be covering a distance of 25k and this trip is classed as an A/B Grade trip. […]

  • Second Saturday Paddle Autumn 2023

    Second Saturday Paddle

    A social paddle on the second Saturday of each month.   These will be "grade A" paddles, exploring interesting locations around Glasgow - coasts, lochs, canals etc. Second Saturday Paddle September 9th Join us for a Grade A paddle around some of Loch Lomond’s most alluring islands. We will take a leisurely pace over up to […]

  • Loch Awe – Island strongholds (2nd Saturday Paddle)

    Club A trip, to Fraoch Eilean to an old fortress used for entertaining King Alexander III (whenever he was passing by), now lost over time.  Then over to neighbouring "Green Island" (Inishail) in search of the ancient 13th century chapel ruins.   Finishing the trip at the famous Kilchurn Castle.   Overall plan may need to be […]

  • River Endrick to Balmaha

    Meet 10.00am at Drymen Bridge.  River then loch, possibly also Inchailloch. Car Shuttle . Text Iain on 07990840300 a week in advance

  • Eilean i Vow, Loch Lomond

    Meet 10.00 at car park tarbet.  Lunch on island, return via Rob Roy's cave and waterfall at Inversnaid.   Text Iain -7990840300 week in advance

  • Loch Goil, Carrick Castle, Lochgoilhead

    Meet 10:00am Divers layby, Finnart. Lunch at Carrick Castle then past seal nock to Lochgoilhead and back. Text Iain - 07990840300 - one week in advance

  • East Coast Day Trip

    A day trip along the beautiful Fife coastal path leaving  from Lower Largo kayaking to Elie , where we will enjoy the luxury of Elie's heated toilets at the harbour, hopefully the coffee shack will also be open! total distance 18km Grade A trip and weather dependent contact me for more information Celia 07762709027, or […]

  • Glenuig Weekend

    Glenuig Trip Weekend trip staying at Forsay Caravan Site near Glenuig. OS map 40 Grid reference NM689 779. Come up on Friday 19 th April after work preferably to give us 2 days of kayaking. (Journey takes 3 and a half hours from Glasgow.) Richard and I, Leigh and Misha are there as coaches/ leaders […]

  • Helensburgh to Dunoon and back

    Weather dependant but will be plan B.  This is part of Kayak trail via Cove Kilcreggan. Meet 10:00 car park at pier Helensburgh. Free parking. Text Iain - 07990840300 week in advance.

  • Maidens to Dunure Harbour, round trip

      One of my favourites. Scenic Ayrshire Coast, past Culzean Castle to idyllic Dunure harbour for lunch.  Explore it's ruined castle. Coffee and cake available on get-out at Maidens. Text Iain - 07990840300 - week in advance.

  • Suilven Sizzler

    Note: the dates for this trip have changed slightly - it had been the previous weekend  A BBQ and Bivouac on top of Suilven.  Arguably the finest grade A inland trip in the Scotland.   We will aim to be on-the-water and paddling from Elphin at 1:00pm allowing time for travel and packing prior to this.  […]

  • Ulva & Geometra Weekender

    This 2 day paddle launches from Ulva ferry on Saturday 29th June, meeting at 1000 and returning on Sunday 30th late afternoon. Possible circumnavigation of Ulva and Geometra, depending on conditions and skill level of the group. Camping on south shore of Ulva. Participants must be confident to paddle 20km. This journey is within remit […]

  • Clyde from Tall Ship Breakaway Tuesday Paddle

    A fantastic paddle up the river clyde from the Transport Museum slipway beside the Tall Ship. Meet 6.30pm at the car park at the Transport Museum. Parking charges normally stop at 6pm. If you need to collect a sea kayak or other equipment please contact Iain McGie (Orgnanisor) on 07790840300. Delve into Glasgow's history paddling […]

  • Lochgoil – Arrochar

    A 24km sea journey from Lochgoilhead to Arrochar over the scenic waters of Loch Goil and Loch Long. The trip will include a lunch stop at Carrick Castle and a further stop to explore Mark Cottage bothy. We will also pass Finnart Oil Terminal and the Royal Navy’s Glenmallan Jetty. It’s a scenic paddle surrounded […]

  • Balmaha and some Loch Lomond Islands – Breakaway Tuesday Paddle

    A Tuesday night optional breakaway trip to visit a lovely part of Loch Lomond. Meet at Balmaha ready for approx 7.30pm. Aiming to be off the water at 10pm. Club Tuesday session (and any micro-session) at Balloch as normal. If you need to collect a sea kayak or other equipment please contact Iain McGie (Orgnanisor) […]