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 […]
We are running a series of introductory river trips in February and March 2024 to give club members the opportunity to experience this exciting and interesting branch of paddling. These trips will take place on easy white water and are aimed at club members with little or no experience of paddling rivers. They are open […]
DCKC Pool sessions Our swimming pool sessions happen at Clydebank Swimming Pool every Tuesday evening from September to the end of April. Generally these are informal sessions which offer the opportunity to practise techniques and get used to being in a kayak. With the benefit of being in warm/heated water, it's the perfect opportunity to […]
Pretend you are in Paris, see a different Glasgow old and new, magical lit up at night. Meet 18:30 Car Park at Transport Museum. Text Iain -7990840300 week in advance
Guided Skills Practice: Developing Forward Paddle Lead by Leigh Murray Level: All Turn up at pool side in good time, notify your interest in taking part to the leader. First come basis - no pre booking option. Some sessions may be limited in numbers. Session will last about an hour You will need a pool […]
DCKC Pool sessions Our swimming pool sessions happen at Clydebank Swimming Pool every Tuesday evening from September to the end of April. Generally these are informal sessions which offer the opportunity to practise techniques and get used to being in a kayak. With the benefit of being in warm/heated water, it's the perfect opportunity to […]
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 […]
This is a session at Loch Lomond (normally), with the chance to practice and learn new skills or practice with one or more of the clubs coaches, whether sea, flat water, playboating, polo or open canoe. This can be aimed at a personal performance awards or just improving general skills, knowledge and experience. It is […]
DCKC Pool sessions Our swimming pool sessions happen at Clydebank Swimming Pool every Tuesday evening from September to the end of April. Generally these are informal sessions which offer the opportunity to practise techniques and get used to being in a kayak. With the benefit of being in warm/heated water, it's the perfect opportunity to […]
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 […]
Guided Skills Practice: Support Strokes Part 1 - how to make your practiced support strokes useful when we actually need them Lead by Misha Somerville Level: Intermediate / Advanced Turn up at pool side in good time, notify your interest in taking part to the leader. First come basis - no pre booking option. Some […]
DCKC Pool sessions Our swimming pool sessions happen at Clydebank Swimming Pool every Tuesday evening from September to the end of April. Generally these are informal sessions which offer the opportunity to practise techniques and get used to being in a kayak. With the benefit of being in warm/heated water, it's the perfect opportunity to […]
The choice of route for this expedition will depend on the abilities and aspirations of the kayakers/boaters taking part. It will be an expedition where we will paddle during the day, and normally camp overnight with the group taking part aiming to be self-sufficient throughout. (That won't preclude the occasional stop for food, provisions or […]
Details to follow but all welcome!
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
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 […]
DCKC Pool sessions Our swimming pool sessions happen at Clydebank Swimming Pool every Tuesday evening from September to the end of April. Generally these are informal sessions which offer the opportunity to practise techniques and get used to being in a kayak. With the benefit of being in warm/heated water, it's the perfect opportunity to […]
Details to follow but all welcome!
Guided Skills Practice: Support Strokes Part 2 - how to make your practiced support strokes useful when we actually need them Lead by Misha Somerville Level: Intermediate / Advanced Turn up at pool side in good time, notify your interest in taking part to the leader. First come basis - no pre booking option. Some […]
DCKC Pool sessions Our swimming pool sessions happen at Clydebank Swimming Pool every Tuesday evening from September to the end of April. Generally these are informal sessions which offer the opportunity to practise techniques and get used to being in a kayak. With the benefit of being in warm/heated water, it's the perfect opportunity to […]
Details to follow but all welcome!
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 […]
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.
Paddle from Erskine Bridge to mouth of the River Cart, explore the estuary and return, taking in Newshot Island boat 'graveyard'. The Clyde is steeped in industrial / maritime history. This trip opens the door to exploring some of that heritage. Total distance 14km. Venue may change. Suitable for beginners Leader: Pat Smith if interested […]
DCKC Pool sessions Our swimming pool sessions happen at Clydebank Swimming Pool every Tuesday evening from September to the end of April. Generally these are informal sessions which offer the opportunity to practise techniques and get used to being in a kayak. With the benefit of being in warm/heated water, it's the perfect opportunity to […]
Venue and Time (normally 7.30pm) in the email!
Details to follow but all welcome!
Travelling up on Saturday morning, we will meet in Montrose and from there sort out a quick shuttle. In order to explore the best caves close to high water, we will have lunch at Montrose before putting on the water. We will stop near Ethie Haven for a break, then use the rest of […]
DCKC Pool sessions Our swimming pool sessions happen at Clydebank Swimming Pool every Tuesday evening from September to the end of April. Generally these are informal sessions which offer the opportunity to practise techniques and get used to being in a kayak. With the benefit of being in warm/heated water, it's the perfect opportunity to […]
Spring social event at Pinkston which should not be missed. There will be lots of water activities, BBQ, drinks, and plenty of chat. This is a great opportunity to mess about in different crafts (SUPs, Canoes, Kayaks, and Sea Kayaks) both on the flat water basin and also on the white water […]
