BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Drumchapel and Clydebank Kayak Club: Glasgow's leading recreational canoe club - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dckc.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Drumchapel and Clydebank Kayak Club: Glasgow's leading recreational canoe club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260404T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T131336 CREATED:20260211T134931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T152009Z UID:10000926-1775289600-1775494800@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:Around Ardnamurchan DESCRIPTION:A three-day wild camping trip over the easter weekend (Saturday – Monday) in the wilds of the Ardnamurchan peninsula. Paddling from Salen to Ardtoe around\, weather and swell permitting\, the Point of Ardnamurchan with it’s iconic lighthouse. Expect Otters! \nContact Bev for details – 07758437305 URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/around-ardnamurchan/ CATEGORIES:Sea Kayak - B Trip,Sea Kayak - C Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dckc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Point_of_Ardnamurchan_-_geograph.org_.uk_-_3677216.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Bev O.":MAILTO:ouzmanb@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251123T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T131336 CREATED:20250209T193756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T130651Z UID:10000526-1763672400-1763931600@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:Skye Challenger #2 DESCRIPTION:A weekend to take you out of your comfort zone and devop skills in higher challenge\, lower consequence venues.  Plan B (if the weather is good to challenge) – go for a paddle 🙂 \nHosted by Ewen D at his family Cottage in Colbost \nTrip Leader: Misha \nRegister interest with: TBC URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/skye-challenger/ LOCATION:Colbost CATEGORIES:Sea Kayak - C Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251114T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251116T000000 DTSTAMP:20260416T131336 CREATED:20250429T124657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T075044Z UID:10000708-1763078400-1763251200@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:SpeyBAY BONANZA! [Ballachulish on tour] DESCRIPTION:Following feedback from last year’s Bonanza we’ll go to an alternate venue every second year for the Ballachulish Bonanaza.  This year we go hunting for surf\, rapids and dolphins in the Speybay area\nThe location means there will be good options for both river\, sea and surf trips so there’s no excuse not to come and it should be a great chance to socialise whatever your paddling persuasion! \nWe’ll be staying in the hall so no tents are required but you’ll need to bring something to sleep on and under.  \nThe trip will be £30 per person to cover renting the hall\, plus a share of the grocery cost and usual fees for anyone needing to borrow kit. \nCome along and celebrate the end of a (hopefully) great summer of paddling on a trip that has something for everyone! URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/ballachullish-village-hall-weekender-previously-loch-awe-2/ CATEGORIES:River trip,Sea Kayak - A trip,Sea Kayak - B Trip,Sea Kayak - C Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dckc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/i-mt8nHWv-X5.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="James F":MAILTO:jfraser65@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250814T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250824T000000 DTSTAMP:20260416T131336 CREATED:20250408T132442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T193511Z UID:10000700-1755129600-1755993600@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:'The Tide Tickler' -2025's Summer Expedition! DESCRIPTION:For the past few years we have managed to run a 9 day sea kayaking expedition trip with venues including\, Orkney\, Shetland\, West Coast and Islands and the North East Coast. This year we are hoping to make it either Mingulay or Cape Wrath \nThe expedition can be fairly popular and we normally limit numbers to 12 group members so we ask people interested to Let Pat know.  We can then let people know if they can be accommodated but we also normally keep a reserve list too. The trip normally has some time camping on campsites but also aims for a few days on expedition\, wild camping and journeying. \nThis is always an extremely popular trip so register notes of interest with Pat as soon as you can. To progress to potentially booking ferries please can you note any interest by 12th Mat 2025! \nLeaders and Assistants: Misha/Graham/Pat \n  \n  \n  URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/mind-blowing-shetland-summer-expedition-2/ CATEGORIES:Sea Kayak - C Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://dckc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/ming.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250419T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250421T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T131336 CREATED:20250304T082415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T060409Z UID:10000682-1745049600-1745254800@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:Garvellachs Easter Weekend DESCRIPTION:  \nOne of the World Class Kayak trips on our doorstep.  Making use of a bank holiday weekend this trip may* take in the Grey Dogs\, Corryvreckan\, Scarba\, Jura\, the Garvellachs and Belnahua :-).  Of course it is weather dependent – sign up for updates. URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/garvellachs-easter-weekend/ CATEGORIES:Sea Kayak - C Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dckc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/DJI_0018-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241025 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241028 DTSTAMP:20260416T131336 CREATED:20240105T113206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T154822Z UID:10000212-1729814400-1730073599@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:ballachulish BONANZA! DESCRIPTION:Following in the tradition of the longstanding Loch Awe Village Hall Weekends\, we are adopting Ballachulish Village Hall for a combined River and Sea weekend. \nThe location means there will be good options for both river and sea trips so there’s no excuse not to come and it should be a great chance to socialise whatever your paddling persuasion! \nWe’ll be staying in the hall so no tents are required but you’ll need to bring something to sleep on and under.  \nThe village hall has a small so we’ll eat breakfast and dinner on the Saturday communally. Let us know if you have any specific dietary requirements.  \nBring your own food for lunches\, we’ll be right next to a co-op for grabbing supplies as well as a pub for post paddle debriefing. \nThe trip will be £20 per person to cover renting the hall\, plus a share of the grocery cost and usual fees for anyone needing to borrow kit. \nCome along and celebrate the end of a (hopefully) great summer of paddling on a trip that has something for everyone! URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/ballachullish-village-hall-weekender-previously-loch-awe/ CATEGORIES:River trip,Sea Kayak - A trip,Sea Kayak - B Trip,Sea Kayak - C Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dckc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/i-mt8nHWv-X5.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Katharine J.":MAILTO:unsteadypaddlers@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240927T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240929T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T131336 CREATED:20240726T090213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T090750Z UID:10000420-1727456400-1727629200@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:Ya Ken it's a Yurt DESCRIPTION:  \nFun Weekend at Galloway Activity Centre\, Dumfries\nAn opportunity for sea and river paddlers to come together at the same venue 🙂\nThe following itinerary is merely a suggestion\, other options are available. :- \nFriday Evening: \nArrive/Eat when it suits each person. Maybe a BBQ and a few beers \nSaturday Activity  \n(1) Paddle round the Mull of Galloway\, a Grade C paddle involving a shuttle (under 1 hour drive from campsite) \n(2) A river paddle \n(3) A paddle and/or skills session on Loch Ken \nSaturday Evening Activity  \n(1) A Dark Skies Walk in Galloway Forest \n(2) Night Cycle (bike hire available) \n(3) Night paddle \n(4) Campfire and wine/beers \nSunday Options (on Loch Ken) \n(1) Hire a dingy for a sail & a splash \n(2) Hire a windsurfing board \n(3) Hire/take club SUP’s \n(4) Paddle on Loch Ken \n(5) Or paddle on the Solway Firth \n  \nSunday Late Afternoon-Head home \nNotes: \n-Galloway Activity Centre at Loch Ken is a 1hr 45 mins drive from Glasgow \nThree 6 berth Yurts currently available. \n-Cost of Yurt £230 for 2 nights (£40/PP) \nYurts include pull out bed; small cooker & log burning stove \n-Lots of alternative accommodation available including camping with tent or van. \nIf this weekend captures your imagination\, please contact Danny stating your preferred choice of accommodation. \nIf your heart is set on sharing a yurt\, an early response would be helpful. \nCheck out the following link for Galloway Activity Centre. \nTo register your interest contact Danny on 07484 314985 or dannynisbet2204@gmail.com URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/fun-weekend-at-galloway-activity-centre-dumfries/ CATEGORIES:River trip,Sea Kayak - A trip,Sea Kayak - B Trip,Sea Kayak - C Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dckc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/kenny-ken-ken-ken.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Danny":MAILTO:dannynisbet2204@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240823 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240901 DTSTAMP:20260416T131336 CREATED:20240523T110904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T123553Z UID:10000211-1724371200-1725148799@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:Mind-blowing Shetland Summer Expedition DESCRIPTION:For the past few years we have managed to run a 9 day sea kayaking expedition trip with venues including\, Orkney\, Shetland\, West Coast and Islands and the North East Coast. This year we are hoping to make it a Shetland year (weather permitting!!!). We stay flexible and always have a back plan B\, C and D for different weather patterns. \nThe expedition can be fairly popular and we normally limit numbers to 12 group members so we ask people interested to email us to note interest (info@dckc.co.uk).  We can then let people know if they can be accommodated but we also normally keep a reserve list too. The trip normally has some time camping on campsites but also aims for a few days on expedition\, wild camping and journeying. \nThis year we are thinking of ferry out on Thursday 22nd August in the evening\, catching ferry back on the Saturday evening (31st August) after a shorter day paddle. \nTo progress to booking ferries please can you note any interest by 14th June! \n\nAwesome Shetland Week112 photos\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n  \n  \n  URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/mind-blowing-shetland-summer-expedition/ CATEGORIES:Sea Kayak - C Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240803 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240804 DTSTAMP:20260416T131338 CREATED:20231227T213819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231227T214129Z UID:10000210-1722672000-1722704400@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:Grey Dogs\, Garvellachs & the Corryvreckan (2 programmed weekends to allow some contingency) DESCRIPTION:A multitude of options here but plan A : Leaving From Easdale and taking the Ebb tide along the east Coast of Lunga\, past the grey dogs and to come through the Corryvrecken at slack before heading up the West coast of Scarba and Lunga to camp on Garbh Eileach.  On the sunday we’d paddle around the Garvellachs and back to Easdale via Belnahua with the flood tide.  A truly world class area to Sea Kayak. \n  URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/grey-dogs-garvellachs-the-corryvreckan/2024-08-03/ CATEGORIES:Sea Kayak - C Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dckc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/DJI_0018.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240706 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240708 DTSTAMP:20260416T131338 CREATED:20231227T213819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231227T214129Z UID:10000205-1720224000-1720396799@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:Grey Dogs\, Garvellachs & the Corryvreckan (2 programmed weekends to allow some contingency) DESCRIPTION:A multitude of options here but plan A : Leaving From Easdale and taking the Ebb tide along the east Coast of Lunga\, past the grey dogs and to come through the Corryvrecken at slack before heading up the West coast of Scarba and Lunga to camp on Garbh Eileach.  On the sunday we’d paddle around the Garvellachs and back to Easdale via Belnahua with the flood tide.  A truly world class area to Sea Kayak. \n  URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/grey-dogs-garvellachs-the-corryvreckan/2024-07-06/ CATEGORIES:Sea Kayak - C Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dckc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/DJI_0018.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240531T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240603T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T131338 CREATED:20240413T110011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240413T110011Z UID:10000401-1717142400-1717434000@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:Another tango with Islay DESCRIPTION:Not to be defeated the plan is to have one more bash at Islay.      The plan would be to make camp over two nights and use one of the days to climb Beinn Bheigier\, Islay’s highest hill starting at Claggain Bay.  Whilst this trip has been planned on neap tide\, there is tidal flow in this area\, and for that reason this has been noted as a C trip. \nDue to limited ferry places and available camp sites numbers for this trip will be limited.   If you are interested get in quick – spaces will be allocated on a first come\, first served basis. \nTrip will be co-lead by Richard and Leigh. \n  URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/another-tango-with-islay/ CATEGORIES:Sea Kayak - C Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dckc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/claggain-Bay.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Leigh M":MAILTO:leigh.murray5@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240329 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240402 DTSTAMP:20260416T131338 CREATED:20231223T190302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T155311Z UID:10000197-1711670400-1712015999@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:(Easter Egg) ROLL ON THE PAPS DESCRIPTION:To mark the start of the CalMac summer timetable and the summer paddling season\, we’ll aim to make good use of weather and tides with a trip to Jura on the Easter weekend.  We will aim to run this Friday (or perhaps thursday evening) > Monday. This will offer some scope for altering plans to suite the conditions.  We hope to stay at Cruib Lodge (pictured) and climb up the Paps of Jura (to roll some Easter eggs) so some hill fitness is advised and egg painting skills .  Conditions dependant this can be run as a grade B trip\, or a C trip. Numbers dependant\, it may be ok to wait to see which of these plans emerge according to forecasts to make a decision in the week prior.   Interest should be registered early for this trip.\n\nPlease note: this trip has no plan B or plan C option planned in the event of poor weather\, so please make your own personal plans for this eventuality.\n\nTrip Leader: Misha\nAssistant Leader: TBC\n\nPlease register interest with Misha and include some info about your experience level if you are new to the group.  We will do everything we can to include people where we can. URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/easter-egg-roll-on-the-paps/ CATEGORIES:Sea Kayak - B Trip,Sea Kayak - C Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dckc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2023-12-23-190525.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240322 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240323 DTSTAMP:20260416T131338 CREATED:20231226T152520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T181501Z UID:10000201-1711094400-1711126800@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:The Oa of Islay (3 potential dates) DESCRIPTION:Perhaps the finest sea kayak ‘day trip’ from Glasgow.  A grade C paddle that has been programmed across three separate Fridays to allow any one of these days to be selected in the days prior with a good forecast.  Note there will be no Plan B or Cs so make your own alternative plans if it does not run. \nLogistically this a relatively ambitious plan which involves making the ferry from Kennacraig at 7am and then again at Port Ellen at 5pm for the return journey to back on Friday evening for the weekend.  It also requires good conditions (hence the programmed three dates) and tidal considerations to work (given the Mull (fore-head) of Oa itself can see a 5-6kt spring rate (localised).  This is programmed for late winter early spring\, and so particular attention should be paid to being properly equipped. \nNotes: \n\nWe will be aiming to take just enough transport over to Islay to carry all the kayaks and no more.  As always vehicles which can take more than two kayaks will be extremely useful.\nMondays\, Thursdays and Fridays are the only times that work for this trip in terms of Ferry times.  Tidal considerations\nThe Jan > March Kennacraig > Port Ellen Calmac timetable has not bene published yet – this trip has been planned on the basis the Friday ferries will continue as the previous winter timetable months – something which will need to be confirmed.\n\n  URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/the-oa-of-islay/2024-03-22/ CATEGORIES:Sea Kayak - C Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dckc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/mull-of-oa-islay__large.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240308 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240309 DTSTAMP:20260416T131338 CREATED:20231226T152520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T181501Z UID:10000199-1709856000-1709942399@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:The Oa of Islay (3 potential dates) DESCRIPTION:Perhaps the finest sea kayak ‘day trip’ from Glasgow.  A grade C paddle that has been programmed across three separate Fridays to allow any one of these days to be selected in the days prior with a good forecast.  Note there will be no Plan B or Cs so make your own alternative plans if it does not run. \nLogistically this a relatively ambitious plan which involves making the ferry from Kennacraig at 7am and then again at Port Ellen at 5pm for the return journey to back on Friday evening for the weekend.  It also requires good conditions (hence the programmed three dates) and tidal considerations to work (given the Mull (fore-head) of Oa itself can see a 5-6kt spring rate (localised).  This is programmed for late winter early spring\, and so particular attention should be paid to being properly equipped. \nNotes: \n\nWe will be aiming to take just enough transport over to Islay to carry all the kayaks and no more.  As always vehicles which can take more than two kayaks will be extremely useful.\nMondays\, Thursdays and Fridays are the only times that work for this trip in terms of Ferry times.  Tidal considerations\nThe Jan > March Kennacraig > Port Ellen Calmac timetable has not bene published yet – this trip has been planned on the basis the Friday ferries will continue as the previous winter timetable months – something which will need to be confirmed.\n\n  URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/the-oa-of-islay/2024-03-08/ CATEGORIES:Sea Kayak - C Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dckc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/mull-of-oa-islay__large.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240223 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240224 DTSTAMP:20260416T131338 CREATED:20231226T152520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T181501Z UID:10000209-1708675200-1708707600@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:The Oa of Islay (3 potential dates) DESCRIPTION:Perhaps the finest sea kayak ‘day trip’ from Glasgow.  A grade C paddle that has been programmed across three separate Fridays to allow any one of these days to be selected in the days prior with a good forecast.  Note there will be no Plan B or Cs so make your own alternative plans if it does not run. \nLogistically this a relatively ambitious plan which involves making the ferry from Kennacraig at 7am and then again at Port Ellen at 5pm for the return journey to back on Friday evening for the weekend.  It also requires good conditions (hence the programmed three dates) and tidal considerations to work (given the Mull (fore-head) of Oa itself can see a 5-6kt spring rate (localised).  This is programmed for late winter early spring\, and so particular attention should be paid to being properly equipped. \nNotes: \n\nWe will be aiming to take just enough transport over to Islay to carry all the kayaks and no more.  As always vehicles which can take more than two kayaks will be extremely useful.\nMondays\, Thursdays and Fridays are the only times that work for this trip in terms of Ferry times.  Tidal considerations\nThe Jan > March Kennacraig > Port Ellen Calmac timetable has not bene published yet – this trip has been planned on the basis the Friday ferries will continue as the previous winter timetable months – something which will need to be confirmed.\n\n  URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/the-oa-of-islay/2024-02-23/ CATEGORIES:Sea Kayak - C Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dckc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/mull-of-oa-islay__large.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR