Drumchapel and Clydebank Kayak Club: Glasgow's leading recreational canoe club

Tuesday Evening Beginners Night
2026-08-11 18:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London)
New to kayaking? Come to our DCKC beginner’s night for a relaxed, social paddle designed specifically for newcomers. This is a great opportunity to get out on Loch Lomond with support from our coaches, meet other new members, and build confidence on the water.

The session will introduce some of the fundamental kayaking skills that will help prepare you for future club activities and trips.

Meeting point: Maid of the Loch, Balloch [ Google Maps || What Three words ///trailer.mills.sandbags ]

Time: The club container will be open from 18:30 for you to borrow kit. We aim to be on the water at 19:00.

Clothing and Equipment: Kayak, paddle, buoyancy aid, and spray deck will all be provided – please feel free to bring your own if you have this equipment. Wetsuits are of standard adult sizes and may also be borrowed, if needed. Please also bring neoprene shoes or wetsuit boots. A towel, change of clothes, and hot drink and/or snack for after the session is advisable.

There is access to toilet/changing facilities at the start of the session only.

Cost: £5 payable in cash or by contactless payment on the night

Booking: You must book for this event! Please contact membership@dckc.co.uk so that we have an indication of numbers on the night

Microsession - Rescues
2026-08-04 18:30 - 21:00 | Loch Lomond, Duncan Mills Memorial Slipway, Balloch, G83 8QX, United Kingdom
Rescues and Self rescues – a great skill to have, best practised while the water is warm!
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Talk to Celia on the night

Microsession - Kayak Orienteering
2026-07-14 18:30 - 20:30
MicroSessions MicroSessions are short coached sessions which focus in one skill or area of knowledge. They tend to be run as part of a loch/pool session and are generally turn up on the night.
Tonight’s session: Testing our on the water navigation with a kayak orienteering challenge.
Level: Intermediate
Speak To: Misha

White Water Safety Course
2026-07-11 08:00 - 2026-07-12 17:00
White Water Safety Course – Do you paddle on moving water? Do you want the skills to stay out of trouble? Want to know what to do if either you or others get into trouble on the river? Then the White Water Safety course (WWS) is for you! Your course will support you to consider safe practices, provide practical solutions to common issues and appropriate responses to incidents, providing peace of mind when venturing out onto the rivers.
This 2 day course is aimed at those paddling as peers and covers a range of topics that include emergency planning & procedures, chase boating, equipment rescues and scenarios and much more.This course is designed to support paddlers to be independent participants on grade 2(3) white water rivers. Paddlers can access the course with their preferred craft which can include kayaks, rafts, canoes and stand up paddleboards. The White-Water Safety course is a 2-day programme that consists of 9 modules.

Microsession - Edging and Turning
2026-06-16 18:30 - 20:30
MicroSessions MicroSessions are short coached sessions which focus in one skill or area of knowledge. They tend to be run as part of a loch/pool session and are generally turn up on the night.
Tonight’s session: Understand how to use your kayak efficiently by applying edge to assist with turning and manoeuvring
Level: Intermediate
Speak To: Ewen and Amanda

Microsession - Safety Kit and How to Use It
2026-06-02 18:30 - 20:30
MicroSessions MicroSessions are short coached sessions which focus in one skill or area of knowledge. They tend to be run as part of a loch/pool session and are generally turn up on the night.
Tonight’s session: Session to look at what emergency kit is on the market, and how to use it
Level: Intermediate
Speak To: Andrew

Microsession - Paddlesport Leader Skills
2026-05-19 18:30 - 20:30
MicroSessions MicroSessions are short coached sessions which focus in one skill or area of knowledge. They tend to be run as part of a loch/pool session and are generally turn up on the night.
Tonight’s session: Session with Sandy for those either working toward or just curious about the Paddlesport Leader qualification who want to develop some of the required skills.
Level: Intermediate

Microsession - Dusting Off the Cobwebs!
2026-05-05 18:30 - 20:30
MicroSessions MicroSessions are short coached sessions which focus in one skill or area of knowledge. They tend to be run as part of a loch/pool session and are generally turn up on the night.
Tonight’s session: “Dusting off the Cobwebs” – A session to help you launch and land your boat, and to revisit efficient forward paddling
Level:Beginner
Speak to: Celia and Janice

MicroSession - Moving Water Skills
2026-01-20 19:30 - 21:00
MicroSessions MicroSessions are short coached sessions which focus in one skill or area of knowledge. They tend to be run as part of a loch/pool session and are generally turn up on the night.
Tonight’s session: Ready for Rivers & Pinkston – Moving Water Skills and Techniques. The club returns to Pinkston Thursday nights in March. This is first of a series of pool sessions to add the skills needed to have fun on moving water!
Level: Intermediate / Intermediate +
Speak to: Graham on the night. Session will start at 7.30 and last about an hour. Turn up at pool side in good time and notify your interest.
Equipment: You will need a pool boat, spray deck and paddle.

Guest MicroSession: Paddle Scotland's Adam Burns - Hand of God & Unconcious Paddler Rescues
2026-01-13 19:30 - 21:00
Meet Adam poolside – times as venue as per regular pool session

MicroSession - High Brace
2025-12-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Clydebank Leisure Centre, Queens Quay, Aurora Ave,, Clydebank, G81 1BF, United Kingdom
MicroSessions MicroSessions are short coached sessions which focus in one skill or area of knowledge. They tend to be run as part of a loch/pool session and are generally turn up on the night.
Tonight’s session: High Brace: Technique and committing to reflex
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Speak to: Misha on the night. Session will start at 7.30 and last about an hour. Turn up at pool side in good time and notify your interest.
Equipment: You will need a pool boat, spray deck and paddle.

MicroSession - Low Brace
2025-12-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Clydebank Leisure Centre, Queens Quay, Aurora Ave,, Clydebank, G81 1BF, United Kingdom
MicroSessions MicroSessions are short coached sessions which focus in one skill or area of knowledge. They tend to be run as part of a loch/pool session and are generally turn up on the night.
Tonight’s session: Low Brace: Technique and committing to reflex
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Speak to: Iain on the night. Session will start at 7.30 and last about an hour. Turn up at pool side in good time and notify your interest.
Equipment: You will need a pool boat, spray deck and paddle.

MicroSession - Balance and Edging
2025-11-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Clydebank Leisure Centre, Queens Quay, Aurora Ave,, Clydebank, G81 1BF, United Kingdom
MicroSessions MicroSessions are short coached sessions which focus in one skill or area of knowledge. They tend to be run as part of a loch/pool session and are generally turn up on the night.
Tonight’s session: Balance, Edging and switching from edge to edge
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Speak to: James on the night. Session will start at 7.30 and last about an hour. Turn up at pool side in good time and notify your interest.
Equipment: You will need a pool boat, spray deck and paddle.

MicroSession - Backwards Paddle Stroke
2025-11-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Clydebank Leisure Centre, Queens Quay, Aurora Ave,, Clydebank, G81 1BF, United Kingdom
MicroSessions MicroSessions are short coached sessions which focus in one skill or area of knowledge. They tend to be run as part of a loch/pool session and are generally turn up on the night.
Tonight’s session: Backwards Paddle Stroke Using Your Core
Level:Beginner/Intermediate
Speak to: Pat on the night. Session will start at 7.30 and last about an hour. Turn up at pool side in good time and notify your interest.
Equipment: You will need a pool boat, spray deck and paddle.

MicroSession - Supported Forwards and backwards Strokes
2025-10-21 19:30 - 21:00 | Clydebank Leisure Centre, Queens Quay, Aurora Ave,, Clydebank, G81 1BF, United Kingdom
MicroSessions MicroSessions are short coached sessions which focus in one skill or area of knowledge. They tend to be run as part of a loch/pool session and are generally turn up on the night.
Tonight’s session: Supported Forwards and backwards Strokes
Level:Beginner / intermediate
Speak to: Misha on the night. Session will start at 7.30 and last about an hour. Turn up at pool side in good time and notify your interest.
Equipment: You will need a pool boat, spray deck and paddle

MicroSession - Sweep Strokes vs Forward Strokes Pt 1
2025-10-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Clydebank Leisure Centre, Queens Quay, Aurora Ave,, Clydebank, G81 1BF, United Kingdom
MicroSessions MicroSessions are short coached sessions which focus in one skill or area of knowledge. They tend to be run as part of a loch/pool session and are generally turn up on the night.
Tonight’s session: Sweep Strokes vs Forward Strokes
Level:Beginner
Speak to: Misha on the night. Session will start at 7.30 and last about an hour. Turn up at pool side in good time and notify your interest.
Equipment: You will need a pool boat, spray deck and paddle

MicroSession - Assisted Rescues
2025-09-23 19:30 - 21:00 | Clydebank Leisure Centre, Queens Quay, Aurora Ave,, Clydebank, G81 1BF, United Kingdom
MicroSessions MicroSessions are short coached sessions which focus in one skill or area of knowledge. They tend to be run as part of a loch/pool session and are generally turn up on the night.
Tonight’s session: Assisted Rescues – ‘Hand of God’ and T rescues
Level:Intermediate
Speak to: Leigh on the night. Session will start at 7.30 and last about an hour. Turn up at pool side in good time and notify your interest.
Equipment: You will need a pool boat, spray deck and paddle – you also might want to bring goggles or a mask / nose clip!

MicroSession - Capsize Drills and Underwater Comfort
2025-09-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Clydebank Leisure Centre, Queens Quay, Aurora Ave,, Clydebank, G81 1BF, United Kingdom
MicroSessions MicroSessions are short coached sessions which focus in one skill or area of knowledge. They tend to be run as part of a loch/pool session and are generally turn up on the night.
Tonight’s session: Capsize Drills and Getting Comfortable Under the Water
Level:Beginner/Intermediate
Speak to: Ewen on the night. Session will start at 7.30 and last about an hour. Turn up at pool side in good time and notify your interest.
Equipment: You will need a pool boat, spray deck and paddle. You might also want to bring a nose clip or a mask for comfort, as this session will involve getting upside-down!

Loch Lomond MicroSession: bring & try a boat (sea kayak)
2025-08-19 19:30 - 20:30 | Loch Lomond, Duncan Mills Memorial Slipway, Balloch, G83 8QX, United Kingdom
MicroSessions (first and third Tuesday of each month through-out year) MicroSessions are short coached sessions which focus in one skill or area of knowledge. They tend to be run as part of a loch/pool session and are generally turn up on the night.
Tonight’s session: bring & try a sea kayak – an opportunity to try out different sea kayaks – the evening’s success relies on people willing to lend their kayak(s) for others to try on a short paddle on Loch Lomond and then swapping kayaks for the return leg.
Level: All (sea kayaks)
Speak to: Amanda & Peter on the night. Session will start at 7.30.
You’ll need a sea kayak, spray deck, PFD & paddle all of which can be hired from the Loch Lomond container.

Loch Lomond MicroSession: Backwards paddling… to improve all your strokes!
2025-08-12 19:30 - 20:30 | Loch Lomond, Duncan Mills Memorial Slipway, Balloch, G83 8QX, United Kingdom
MicroSessions (first and third Tuesday of each month through-out year) MicroSessions are short coached sessions which focus in one skill or area of knowledge. They tend to be run as part of a loch/pool session and are generally turn up on the night.
Tonight’s session: backwards paddling… to improve all your strokes!
Level: all
Speak to: Misha ‏on the night. Session will start at 7.15.

Why backwards paddle?! While we spend a lot of time forwards paddling, we don’t spend a lot of time backwards paddling. Yet a backwards paddle stroke forms the basis for support and manoeuvring strokes on the water, all the ones that most often fail people (because we are so poorly practised at backwards paddling) !
You’ll need a sea kayak, spray deck, PFD & paddle all of which can be hired from the Loch Lomond container.

***POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: Loch Lomond MicroSession: topic: Stability: from recovery and bracing strokes, to the underpinning foundations. Master Class with Russell Henderson
2025-08-05 19:00 - 21:00
Li MicroSessions (first and third Tuesday of each month through-out year) MicroSessions are short coached sessions which focus in one skill or area of knowledge. They tend to be run as part of a loch/pool session and are generally turn up on the night.
Tonight’s session: Master Class led by guest coach Russell Henderson
Topic: Stability: from recovery and bracing strokes, to the underpinning foundations. This session will explore using your body, boat and blade to feel comfortable in conditions and unlock your performance horizons”.*
This MicroSession might form a pre-curser to an ‘introduction to surf kayaking’ day in the autumn.
Level: All levels [ sea kayaks ]
Speak to: Session will start at 7.15.

You’ll need a sea kayak, spray deck, PFD & paddle all of which can be hired from the Loch Lomond container.

Loch Lomond not quite a microsession; White Water Racer and Sprint Kayaks
2025-07-22 19:00 - 21:00
NOt Quite a MicroSessions
A chance to try paddling a White water racer or Sprint K1. Andy Watt has offered to run a session for anyone keen to have a go in a boat built for speed, along with some forward paddling and balance instruction. You would need a BA and paddle although Andy has some “wing paddles” too.
Level: All, although a degree of balance will help, especially for the K1 where your knees are out of play!
Email to graham.m.swanson@gmail.com to book a space (might be spare spaces on night) Session will start at 7.00.
You’ll need a PFD and paddle all of which can be borrowed from the Loch Lomond container.

Loch Lomond MicroSession: led by Graham Swanson
2025-07-15 19:30 - 20:30 | Loch Lomond, Duncan Mills Memorial Slipway, Balloch, G83 8QX, United Kingdom
MicroSessions (first and third Tuesday of each month through-out year) MicroSessions are short coached sessions which focus in one skill or area of knowledge. They tend to be run as part of a loch/pool session and are generally turn up on the night.
Tonight’s session: Paddling with a one bladed paddle, led by Graham Swanson
Level: All
Speak to: Graham on the night. Session will start at 7.00.
Whether you are planning on going open canoeing (solo or tandem) or wanting to have the basics paddling with half a paddle or single blade in your kayak then this is the session for you.

Loch Lomond MicroSession: Bow, hanging, stern strokes. Master Class with Alice McInnes
2025-07-01 19:30 - 20:30 | Loch Lomond, Duncan Mills Memorial Slipway, Balloch, G83 8QX, United Kingdom
MicroSessions (first and third Tuesday of each month through-out year) MicroSessions are short coached sessions which focus in one skill or area of knowledge. They tend to be run as part of a loch/pool session and are generally turn up on the night.
Tonight’s session: Master Class led by guest coach Alice McInnes
Level: All levels [ sea kayaks ]
Speak to: Session will start at 7.00.
Technique and tactical focused session
You’ll need a sea kayak, spray deck, PFD & paddle all of which can be hired from the Loch Lomond container.

Loch Lomond MicroSession: towing sea kayaks
2025-06-17 19:30 - 20:30 | Loch Lomond, Duncan Mills Memorial Slipway, Balloch, G83 8QX, United Kingdom
MicroSessions (first and third Tuesday of each month through-out year) MicroSessions are short coached sessions which focus in one skill or area of knowledge. They tend to be run as part of a loch/pool session and are generally turn up on the night.
Tonight’s session: towing sea kayaks, introduction and/or practise
Level: All – advantageous (but not necessary) to bring your own towlines – waist, contact and/or other devices
Speak to: Andrew on the night. Session will start at 7.30.
You’ll need a sea kayak, spray deck, PFD & paddle all of which can be hired from the Loch Lomond container.

Falls of Lora Play Weekend
2025-06-14 - 2025-06-15
The Falls of Lora are famous (infamous?) for the accelerated flow of water through under the bridge, allowing a great venue to learn and improve moving water and rough water skills. Folk are welcome to come for one or both days, and the aim will be on enjoying the adventure of moving water in our sea kayaks. Helmets are essential as is the ability to edge and a willingness to get wet! Numbers will be limited. Anyone not sure, please get in touch for a chat to find out what it’s all about.

Loch Lomond MicroSession: skegs/efficient forward paddling
2025-06-03 19:30 - 20:30 | Loch Lomond, Duncan Mills Memorial Slipway, Balloch, G83 8QX, United Kingdom
MicroSessions (first and third Tuesday of each month through-out year) MicroSessions are short coached sessions which focus in one skill or area of knowledge. They tend to be run as part of a loch/pool session and are generally turn up on the night.
Tonight’s session: skegs/efficient forward paddling
Level: Intromediates (sea kayaks)
Speak to: Ewen on the night. Session will start at 7.30.
You’ll need a sea kayak, spray deck, PFD & paddle all of which can be hired from the Loch Lomond container.

Loch Lomond MicroSession: rescuing yourself & others (sea kayak)
2025-05-20 19:30 - 20:30 | Loch Lomond, Duncan Mills Memorial Slipway, Balloch, G83 8QX, United Kingdom
MicroSessions (first and third Tuesday of each month through-out year) MicroSessions are short coached sessions which focus in one skill or area of knowledge. They tend to be run as part of a loch/pool session and are generally turn up on the night.
Tonight’s session: Rescuing yourself & others
Level: All (sea kayaks)
Speak to: Celia Gray on the night. Session will start at 7.30.
You’ll need a sea kayak, spray deck, PFD & paddle all of which can be hired from the Loch Lomond container.

Loch Lomond MicroSession: safety kit (sea kayaks) & how to use it
2025-05-06 19:30 - 20:30 | Clydebank Leisure Centre, Queens Quay, Aurora Ave,, Clydebank, G81 1BF, United Kingdom
MicroSessions (first and third Tuesday of each month through-out year) MicroSessions are short coached sessions which focus in one skill or area of knowledge. They tend to be run as part of a loch/pool session and are generally turn up on the night.
Tonight’s session: Sea kayak safety kit & how to use it – this is a “bring or borrow” session exploring safety kit options and their practical applications and limitations
Level: All
Speak to: Andrew MacColl on the night. Session will start at 7.30.
You’ll need a sea kayak, spray deck, PFD & paddle all of which can be hired from the Loch Lomond container.

MicroSession: TBC
2025-04-15 19:30 - 20:30 | Clydebank Leisure Centre, Queens Quay, Aurora Ave,, Clydebank, G81 1BF, United Kingdom
MicroSessions (first and third Tuesday of each month through-out year) MicroSessions are short coached sessions which focus in one skill or area of knowledge. They tend to be run as part of a loch/pool session and are generally turn up on the night.

Tonight’s session: TBC
Level: TBC
Speak to: TBC on the night. Session will start at 7.30 and last about an hour. Turn up at pool side in good time and notify your interest.
You will need a pool boat, spray deck and paddle – all kit available at the pool.
