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

Second Saturday Paddle
2026-07-11, 2026-06-13
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.

TRIPS & ORGANISERS Second Saturday Paddles
2026
January 10th Leader: Richard 07803 150 172 // Assistant Leader: Ronnie
February 14th Iain McGie (07990 840 300)
March 14th – Iain (07990 840 300) & Amanda
April 11th – Amanda (07904 066888) and Rob
May 9th – Janice (07837 402485) and Lesley
June 13th – Ewan (07811 969876) and Lesley
July 11th
September 12th
October 10th
November 14th
December 12th

Additional Info
The Second Saturday paddles that fall on even months Feb/Apr/Jun/Aug/Oct/Dec will be particularly good for new paddlers who may not have kayaked outdoors yet, but may have been through DCKC Introduction to Kayaking sessions in the pool or Loch Lomond
Details for each trip are typically posted nearer to the time through WhatsApp. If you object to being added to a Whatsapp group or email list for the trip please indicate this to the leader / organiser when expressing an interest. By default you will be added to group communications which are the usual, but not the only way, of updating everyone with trip details
The trip may feature a curry or meal following the trip, although this is at the discretion of the Leader or a team member willing to organise this.
For information on what to bring see our equipment lists pages

Rassay
2026-07-10 08:00 - 2026-07-12 17:00 (Europe/London)
Trip details coming soon! Contact Leigh for more info.

Pinkston DCKC Sessions 2026
2026-07-09 20:00 - 21:30, 2026-07-02 20:00 - 21:30, 2026-06-25 20:00 - 21:30, 2026-06-18 20:00 - 21:30, 2026-06-11 20:00 - 21:30, 2026-06-04 20:00 - 21:30, 2026-05-28 20:00 - 21:30, 2026-05-21 20:00 - 21:30 | Pinkston Watersports, 75 North Canal Bank Street, Glasgow, g49xp
Pinkston Watersports is an artificial white water course in the outskirts of Glasgow. The club have a regular Thursday night slot which runs from 8pm to 9.30pm. It is a great place to learn the basics of paddling in moving water or to develop and hone river or sea skills.
We are also able to access the “basin” (a flat water section) at 7.30pm to warm up.
We have a dedicated and trained member who ensures safety throughout the evening and adjusts the pumps to the required flow. We normally vary the number of pumps during the session depending on the group. We mainly run on 2 pumps but may switch to 1 pump for those new to moving water or to 3 pumps for the more adventurous.
There are normally a range of experienced paddlers or coaches around to offer informal advice but we also run specific coached sessions too. Contact us on pinkston@dckc.co.uk to find out more.
We have a number of boats stored at Pinkston which cater for all sizes as well as wetsuits, paddlers, helmets etc. Price £10 / (DCKC Members Under 18s £5)
Monklands Canoe Club
The session is run together with the lovely people from Monklands Canoe Club.
Guest Paddlers from SCA Clubs and SCA Members
We are able to offer guest spaces to members of SCA affiliated clubs (or an SCA member). Key information is noted below:
Times: Thursdays – access to the white water course is from 8pm to 9.30pm.
Format: We mix up the number of pumps being used depending on who is there, but typically have a period of 2 pumps every night and sometimes some 1 pump time for newer paddlers.
Booking: Contact us at info@dckc.co.uk to let us know how many people will be attending, names
and, skill level
Costs: £10 (basin-only is £5) – there is no cost for borrowing a boat or other kit at Pinkston.
Remember to remove any ropes or tapes from your boat and equipment. Junior tickets are available for U18s.
Guest paddlers : Notes for U18’s: we request you are accompanied by a responsible adult who is a qualified coach/4 star WW leader. This adult must accompany the U18 paddler and be responsible for them at all times. If coming as a club then the relevant club’s PVG procedure for the U18 member should be followed.

Tuesday Evening Loch Lomond Sessions
2026-07-07 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-23 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-16 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-09 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-02 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-19 18:30 - 21:00
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 have access to necessary kit please arrive early as this helps to make the most of the time we have, on the water. There is no requirement to book. Club fees are normally collected at the end of the session.
Meeting point is container at Maid of the Loch, Balloch [ Google Maps || What Three words ///trailer.mills.sandbags ] . The container is normally open for kit from 6.30pm.
NOTE: In 2026 there may be evenings with a “breakaway trip” (a small group going to a different venue or possibly an “all-away trip” where everyone is going to a different venue. These will be published as soon as dates are confirmed.

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North East Coast
2026-07-04 08:00 - 2026-07-06 17:00
Here is a chance to explore the magnificent Caithness coastline with its dramatic cliffs, caves
and sea stacks and an amazing abundance of wildlife. Castles teeter on the cliff tops,
disused fishing stations huddle into small bays and a visit to Whaligoe is a must. We will be
based at Dunbeath campsite and doing day trips from that base. Here is a chance to get
away from the west coast midges!
Contact Details:
Richard Bott
Tel 07803150172
ricardobott@hotmail.com

All Away Loch Ard!
2026-06-30 18:00 - 22:00
CLICK HERE for Information for All Away Loch Ard! >>

Please let the trip leader know you plan to come along a week or more prior

Trip Leader: Amanda!

Garvellachs
2026-06-19 08:00 - 2026-06-21 17:00
One of the World Class Kayak trips on our doorstep. 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.

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

Slovenia Trip Grade 3, 3(4) or 4
2026-06-06 - 2026-06-13
An amazing river week to Slovenia organised by Marcus, Misha and Graham. Based in self-catering chalet with some of the best crystal clear white water river in Europe. The plan is for the majority to fly out on the Saturday from Edinburgh and then back the following Saturday. The boats and kit will go out in a single van a couple of days earlier.
The overall cost for travel, accomodation and other groups costs is estimated to be approx £650 excluding food and beverages.
Please contact Marcus directly. He is on the whatsapp river group. If not on this group email info@dckc.co.uk and ask the message to get to Marcus.
We will need to take names as soon as possible and will take a £200 deposit to allow us to start booking, flights, ferries and accommodation. There are a range sections of river from Grade 3 upwards.

Loch Etive
2026-06-06
Details TBD

Text Iain – 07990840300 – week in advance.

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

River Trip
2026-05-31 08:00 - 17:00
River Trip – Contact Sandy for details.

Islay Whisky Tour!
2026-05-28 08:00 - 2026-05-30 17:00
The plan is to trolley our packed boats onto the Kennacraig to Port Askcaig ferry at 1300 on
Friday 29 th May. Catch the ebb tide down the Sound of Islay and paddle to Aros Bay where
we will wild camp.
On Saturday we will explore the Ardmore Islands before going to the
Ardbeg distillery for the grand finale party and will camp nearby. On Sunday we will explore
the coast past several distilleries and hope to camp on Texa that night. On Monday we will
pack up promptly and head for Port Ellen to catch the 1245 ferry back to the mainland. All
this is subject to weather, of course!
If you are interested in coming please let me know. You will need to book your ferry
passages as foot passengers with kayaks. The cost is £9.00 each way.
Contact: Richard Bott
Tel 07803150172
ricardobott@hotmail.com

All Away Luss!
2026-05-26 18:00 - 22:00
On the last Tuesday of each month through the summer (May, June & July) we take a break from our weekly Tuesday night routine at Drumkinnon Bay, Loch Lomond, to visit a different venue. Each of these trips is a fun excursion to one of the incredible venues we have within traveling distance from Glasgow for a evening.
Trip details here
Please notify Iain of interest in trip one week or more prior via text – 07990840300

Maidens to Dunure Harbour, round trip
2026-05-23
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.

Microsession - Session with Coach Calum McNicol
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 guest coach Calum McNicol, topic TBD
Level: Intermediate

Bass Rock
2026-05-17
Grade B trip of around 15km.
Meeting times and locations tbc.
