• 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 […]

  • MicroSession – Edging Sea Kayaks

    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: Edging Sea Kayaks for manoeuvrability Level: Beginner/Intermediate Speak to: Alan […]

  • 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 […]

  • Tuesday Evening Loch Lomond Sessions

    Tuesday Evening Loch Sessions

    Tuesday evening club sessions at Balloch Lomond. Weekly sessions at Loch Lomond across all craft – river kayak, sea kayak, open boats, & SUPs.    Whilst focus is on building skills there are also opportunities to journey on the loch or maybe even along the river Leven. As these sessions are popular, to ensure you […]

  • River Trip (intro-mediate)

    A river trip hopefully to catch some sun and play the river. Suitable for paddlers from relative newcomers to river upwards (e.g. been down Pinkston a couple of time on 1 or 2 pumps and started breaking in/out and ferry gliding etc. Probably River Tay but if there has been a little rain maybe something […]

  • MicroSession – Stability and Balance for Sea Kayakers

    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: Stability and Balance for Sea Kayakers Level: Beginner/Intermediate Speak to: […]

  • Tuesday Evening Loch Lomond Sessions

    Tuesday Evening Loch Sessions

    Tuesday evening club sessions at Balloch Lomond. Weekly sessions at Loch Lomond across all craft – river kayak, sea kayak, open boats, & SUPs.    Whilst focus is on building skills there are also opportunities to journey on the loch or maybe even along the river Leven. As these sessions are popular, to ensure you […]

  • 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 […]

  • MicroSession – Master Class with Calum McNicol

    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: MasterClass: Insights on Leadership, decision making and passing on our […]

  • Tuesday Evening Loch Lomond Sessions

    Tuesday Evening Loch Sessions

    Tuesday evening club sessions at Balloch Lomond. Weekly sessions at Loch Lomond across all craft – river kayak, sea kayak, open boats, & SUPs.    Whilst focus is on building skills there are also opportunities to journey on the loch or maybe even along the river Leven. As these sessions are popular, to ensure you […]

  • ROOTS Trip

    You have the basics of manoeuvring a sea kayak and keeping it going in a straight line. Now you want to get out into a coastal environment and experience the joy of sea kayaking. ROOTS sessions (Reaching Out Onto The Sea) will combine a short trip with some coaching input to help you start to […]

  • MicroSession 1 – Turning techniques

    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. There are 2 MicroSessions to chose from tonight Tonight’s session: Turning Techniques, […]

  • MicroSession 2 – Swim Launch and Landings

    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. There are 2 MicroSessions to chose from tonight Tonight’s session: Swim Launch […]

  • Tuesday Evening Loch Lomond Sessions

    Tuesday Evening Loch Sessions

    Tuesday evening club sessions at Balloch Lomond. Weekly sessions at Loch Lomond across all craft – river kayak, sea kayak, open boats, & SUPs.    Whilst focus is on building skills there are also opportunities to journey on the loch or maybe even along the river Leven. As these sessions are popular, to ensure you […]

  • Loch Morar

    Taking into account the drive up, the aim will be to start the paddle around lunchtime with an over night camp at South Tarbet Bay.   Launching at the pretty wooded area, at the foot of the loch, we'll explore the small islands within the loch.   Then travel 14k to our camp spot just beyond Swordland […]

  • All Away Loch Ard!

    All Away Loch Ard! Additional Information for  All Away Loch Ard! >>  https://dckc.co.uk/all-away-loch-ard/ Note: for club members, particularly those looking to borrow club equipment, the meeting place is the store at Miller St, Clydebank (not Drumkinnon bay) at 6:00pm  to leave 6:15pm (although it is also possible to go directly to Luss with own equipment).  […]

  • Pinkston Open Day Gale Spectacular – Request for DCKC volunteers

    Pinkston Watersports turns 10 and the watersports charity and the clubs who use the centre are planning to celebrate with a giant open day/, gala event on the 3rd of August. DCKC will be one of the clubs offering taster sessions for local people who come to the event with qualified coaches and leaders helping […]

  • MicroSession – Backwards Paddling – a way to improve all your paddling strokes :-)

    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 Level:Intermediate Speak to: Misha on the night to […]

  • MicroSession – Greenland Stick Paddling Skills

    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: Greenland Stick Paddling Skills Level: All Speak to: Bev on […]

  • 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) […]

  • Tuesday Evening Loch Lomond Sessions

    Tuesday Evening Loch Sessions

    Tuesday evening club sessions at Balloch Lomond. Weekly sessions at Loch Lomond across all craft – river kayak, sea kayak, open boats, & SUPs.    Whilst focus is on building skills there are also opportunities to journey on the loch or maybe even along the river Leven. As these sessions are popular, to ensure you […]