BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Drumchapel and Clydebank Kayak Club: Glasgow's leading recreational canoe club - ECPv6.16.2//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: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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250401T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250401T203000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122243 CREATED:20250316T230959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T230959Z UID:10000696-1743535800-1743539400@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:MicroSession: TBC DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nTonight’s session: TBC \nLevel: TBC \nSpeak 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. \nYou will need a pool boat\, spray deck and paddle – all kit available at the pool. URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/microsession-tbc-2/ LOCATION:Clydebank Leisure Centre\, Queens Quay\, Aurora Ave\,\, Clydebank\, G81 1BF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Skills Sessions / MicroSessions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dckc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/image_6487327.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250401T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250401T210000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122243 CREATED:20240402T123825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T074741Z UID:10000469-1743535800-1743541200@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:Pool Sessions 2024 2025 DESCRIPTION:DCKC Pool sessions \nOur swimming pool sessions happen at Clydebank Swimming Pool [ Google maps link ] 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 practise support strokes\, capsize procedures\, kayak rolling\, balance exercises\, and even just getting in and out of a kayak. \nPool session times \n7.30 to 9pm.** \nWhat to bring:-\nA towel\nSwimming costume\nMany also choose to bring a thin thermal or t-shirt + Swimming shorts (as spend a lot of time out of the water)\nSwimming googles\nFee for swimming pool\nOptional (you can also bring if you wish – there is no requirement to bring these)\nNeoprene Spray-deck\nYour own paddle\n\nWhat we provide\nKayaks (general purpose plastic & kayak polo style)\nPaddles\nNylon Spray-decks\n\nNOTES: \n– This is a community even run by volunteers.  Please come along expecting to help manoeuvring kayaks and equipment in and out of the pool and into storage.  If you are unsure how to help please ask someone   \n– When you arrive at the pool there is no need to pay at the front desk – please continue through the changing area\, get changed and payment can be made in cash at the poolside.  The pool session prices are shown here. \n– In the kayak store on the far bank of the pool\, the kayaks should be emptied of water and must be stored nose down (drain bung upwards) so that any remaining/residual water does not run out onto the store floor.   \n– If the pool is busy (more people than boats) we may split the session in 2 or just ask people to work in pairs.\n\n**Unfortunately COVID impacts at the Leisure Centre mean we are not back to our regular 2 hour sessions but rather have a 90 minutes session. URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/pool-sessions-2024-2025/2025-04-01/ CATEGORIES:Pool/Loch Sessions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dckc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Drumchapel-and-clydebank-kayak-club-pool-session_2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T213000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122243 CREATED:20250303T120505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T120901Z UID:10000563-1743710400-1743715800@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:Pinkston DCKC Sessions 2025 DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe are also able to access the “basin” (a flat water section) at 7.30pm to warm up. \nWe 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. \nThere 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. \nWe 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) \nMonklands Canoe Club \nThe session is run together with the lovely people from Monklands Canoe Club. \nGuest Paddlers from SCA Clubs and SCA Members\nWe are able to offer guest spaces to members of SCA affiliated clubs (or an SCA member). Key information is noted below: \nTimes: Thursdays – access to the white water course is from 8pm to 9.30pm.\nFormat: 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.\nBooking: Contact us at info@dckc.co.uk to let us know how many people will be attending\, names\n and\, skill level\nCosts: £10 (basin-only is £5) – there is no cost for borrowing a boat or other kit at Pinkston.\nRemember to remove any ropes or tapes from your boat and equipment. Junior tickets are available for U18s. \nGuest 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. URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/pinkston-dckc-sessions-2025/2025-04-03/ LOCATION:Pinkston Watersports\, 75 North Canal Bank Street\, Glasgow\, g49xp CATEGORIES:Pinkston ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dckc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Pinkston-Kayak-Glasgow.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Graham S.":MAILTO:graham.m.swanson@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250408T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250408T210000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122243 CREATED:20240402T123825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T074741Z UID:10000470-1744140600-1744146000@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:Pool Sessions 2024 2025 DESCRIPTION:DCKC Pool sessions \nOur swimming pool sessions happen at Clydebank Swimming Pool [ Google maps link ] 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 practise support strokes\, capsize procedures\, kayak rolling\, balance exercises\, and even just getting in and out of a kayak. \nPool session times \n7.30 to 9pm.** \nWhat to bring:-\nA towel\nSwimming costume\nMany also choose to bring a thin thermal or t-shirt + Swimming shorts (as spend a lot of time out of the water)\nSwimming googles\nFee for swimming pool\nOptional (you can also bring if you wish – there is no requirement to bring these)\nNeoprene Spray-deck\nYour own paddle\n\nWhat we provide\nKayaks (general purpose plastic & kayak polo style)\nPaddles\nNylon Spray-decks\n\nNOTES: \n– This is a community even run by volunteers.  Please come along expecting to help manoeuvring kayaks and equipment in and out of the pool and into storage.  If you are unsure how to help please ask someone   \n– When you arrive at the pool there is no need to pay at the front desk – please continue through the changing area\, get changed and payment can be made in cash at the poolside.  The pool session prices are shown here. \n– In the kayak store on the far bank of the pool\, the kayaks should be emptied of water and must be stored nose down (drain bung upwards) so that any remaining/residual water does not run out onto the store floor.   \n– If the pool is busy (more people than boats) we may split the session in 2 or just ask people to work in pairs.\n\n**Unfortunately COVID impacts at the Leisure Centre mean we are not back to our regular 2 hour sessions but rather have a 90 minutes session. URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/pool-sessions-2024-2025/2025-04-08/ CATEGORIES:Pool/Loch Sessions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dckc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Drumchapel-and-clydebank-kayak-club-pool-session_2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250409T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250409T210000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122243 CREATED:20231206T164831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T112407Z UID:10000699-1744227000-1744232400@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Venue and Time (normally 7.30pm) in the email! URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/committee-meeting/2025-04-09/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250410T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250410T213000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122243 CREATED:20250303T120505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T120901Z UID:10000564-1744315200-1744320600@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:Pinkston DCKC Sessions 2025 DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe are also able to access the “basin” (a flat water section) at 7.30pm to warm up. \nWe 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. \nThere 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. \nWe 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) \nMonklands Canoe Club \nThe session is run together with the lovely people from Monklands Canoe Club. \nGuest Paddlers from SCA Clubs and SCA Members\nWe are able to offer guest spaces to members of SCA affiliated clubs (or an SCA member). Key information is noted below: \nTimes: Thursdays – access to the white water course is from 8pm to 9.30pm.\nFormat: 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.\nBooking: Contact us at info@dckc.co.uk to let us know how many people will be attending\, names\n and\, skill level\nCosts: £10 (basin-only is £5) – there is no cost for borrowing a boat or other kit at Pinkston.\nRemember to remove any ropes or tapes from your boat and equipment. Junior tickets are available for U18s. \nGuest 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. URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/pinkston-dckc-sessions-2025/2025-04-10/ LOCATION:Pinkston Watersports\, 75 North Canal Bank Street\, Glasgow\, g49xp CATEGORIES:Pinkston ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dckc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Pinkston-Kayak-Glasgow.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Graham S.":MAILTO:graham.m.swanson@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250412T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250412T170000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122243 CREATED:20250412T133034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T135717Z UID:10000701-1744444800-1744477200@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:River trip - Grade 2/3 - Awe or rain fed... DESCRIPTION:A start the spring river trip – possibly/probably to the mighty Awe but will depend on the weather. If you have managed down the course at Pinkston or done some river paddling before this is for you. Trips will have a bit of river running\, paddle coaching and also leadership and rescue skills. Suitable for a range of river abilities/experience if in doubt please check. Contact graham.m.swanson@gmail.com URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/river-trip-grade-2-3-awe-or-rain-fed/2025-04-12/ CATEGORIES:River trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dckc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/river_kayak_glasgow.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250415T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250415T203000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122243 CREATED:20250316T231031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T231031Z UID:10000697-1744745400-1744749000@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:MicroSession: TBC DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nTonight’s session: TBC \nLevel: TBC \nSpeak 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. \nYou will need a pool boat\, spray deck and paddle – all kit available at the pool. URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/microsession-tbc-3/ LOCATION:Clydebank Leisure Centre\, Queens Quay\, Aurora Ave\,\, Clydebank\, G81 1BF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Skills Sessions / MicroSessions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dckc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/image_6487327.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250415T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250415T210000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122243 CREATED:20240402T123825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T074741Z UID:10000471-1744745400-1744750800@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:Pool Sessions 2024 2025 DESCRIPTION:DCKC Pool sessions \nOur swimming pool sessions happen at Clydebank Swimming Pool [ Google maps link ] 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 practise support strokes\, capsize procedures\, kayak rolling\, balance exercises\, and even just getting in and out of a kayak. \nPool session times \n7.30 to 9pm.** \nWhat to bring:-\nA towel\nSwimming costume\nMany also choose to bring a thin thermal or t-shirt + Swimming shorts (as spend a lot of time out of the water)\nSwimming googles\nFee for swimming pool\nOptional (you can also bring if you wish – there is no requirement to bring these)\nNeoprene Spray-deck\nYour own paddle\n\nWhat we provide\nKayaks (general purpose plastic & kayak polo style)\nPaddles\nNylon Spray-decks\n\nNOTES: \n– This is a community even run by volunteers.  Please come along expecting to help manoeuvring kayaks and equipment in and out of the pool and into storage.  If you are unsure how to help please ask someone   \n– When you arrive at the pool there is no need to pay at the front desk – please continue through the changing area\, get changed and payment can be made in cash at the poolside.  The pool session prices are shown here. \n– In the kayak store on the far bank of the pool\, the kayaks should be emptied of water and must be stored nose down (drain bung upwards) so that any remaining/residual water does not run out onto the store floor.   \n– If the pool is busy (more people than boats) we may split the session in 2 or just ask people to work in pairs.\n\n**Unfortunately COVID impacts at the Leisure Centre mean we are not back to our regular 2 hour sessions but rather have a 90 minutes session. URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/pool-sessions-2024-2025/2025-04-15/ CATEGORIES:Pool/Loch Sessions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dckc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Drumchapel-and-clydebank-kayak-club-pool-session_2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250417T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250417T213000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122243 CREATED:20250303T120505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T120901Z UID:10000565-1744920000-1744925400@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:Pinkston DCKC Sessions 2025 DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe are also able to access the “basin” (a flat water section) at 7.30pm to warm up. \nWe 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. \nThere 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. \nWe 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) \nMonklands Canoe Club \nThe session is run together with the lovely people from Monklands Canoe Club. \nGuest Paddlers from SCA Clubs and SCA Members\nWe are able to offer guest spaces to members of SCA affiliated clubs (or an SCA member). Key information is noted below: \nTimes: Thursdays – access to the white water course is from 8pm to 9.30pm.\nFormat: 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.\nBooking: Contact us at info@dckc.co.uk to let us know how many people will be attending\, names\n and\, skill level\nCosts: £10 (basin-only is £5) – there is no cost for borrowing a boat or other kit at Pinkston.\nRemember to remove any ropes or tapes from your boat and equipment. Junior tickets are available for U18s. \nGuest 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. URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/pinkston-dckc-sessions-2025/2025-04-17/ LOCATION:Pinkston Watersports\, 75 North Canal Bank Street\, Glasgow\, g49xp CATEGORIES:Pinkston ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dckc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Pinkston-Kayak-Glasgow.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Graham S.":MAILTO:graham.m.swanson@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250419T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250419T170000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122243 CREATED:20250303T153846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T094003Z UID:10000655-1745049600-1745082000@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:Finnart DESCRIPTION:A/B Trip. Scenic Loch Long to Carrick Castle for lunch and Lochgoilhead round trip\, 12-15 miles (20-24km) \nMeet at 10:30 at Divers’ Layby\, Finnart. \nImportant to intimate interest to Iain (07990840300) a week in advance. \n  \n  URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/finart/ CATEGORIES:Sea Kayak - A trip,Sea Kayak - B Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dckc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2880px-Carrick_Castle_tower_Loch_Goil.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250419T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250421T170000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122243 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;TZID=Europe/London:20250422T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250422T210000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122243 CREATED:20240402T123825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T074741Z UID:10000472-1745350200-1745355600@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:Pool Sessions 2024 2025 DESCRIPTION:DCKC Pool sessions \nOur swimming pool sessions happen at Clydebank Swimming Pool [ Google maps link ] 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 practise support strokes\, capsize procedures\, kayak rolling\, balance exercises\, and even just getting in and out of a kayak. \nPool session times \n7.30 to 9pm.** \nWhat to bring:-\nA towel\nSwimming costume\nMany also choose to bring a thin thermal or t-shirt + Swimming shorts (as spend a lot of time out of the water)\nSwimming googles\nFee for swimming pool\nOptional (you can also bring if you wish – there is no requirement to bring these)\nNeoprene Spray-deck\nYour own paddle\n\nWhat we provide\nKayaks (general purpose plastic & kayak polo style)\nPaddles\nNylon Spray-decks\n\nNOTES: \n– This is a community even run by volunteers.  Please come along expecting to help manoeuvring kayaks and equipment in and out of the pool and into storage.  If you are unsure how to help please ask someone   \n– When you arrive at the pool there is no need to pay at the front desk – please continue through the changing area\, get changed and payment can be made in cash at the poolside.  The pool session prices are shown here. \n– In the kayak store on the far bank of the pool\, the kayaks should be emptied of water and must be stored nose down (drain bung upwards) so that any remaining/residual water does not run out onto the store floor.   \n– If the pool is busy (more people than boats) we may split the session in 2 or just ask people to work in pairs.\n\n**Unfortunately COVID impacts at the Leisure Centre mean we are not back to our regular 2 hour sessions but rather have a 90 minutes session. URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/pool-sessions-2024-2025/2025-04-22/ CATEGORIES:Pool/Loch Sessions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dckc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Drumchapel-and-clydebank-kayak-club-pool-session_2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250424T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250424T213000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122243 CREATED:20250303T120505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T120901Z UID:10000566-1745524800-1745530200@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:Pinkston DCKC Sessions 2025 DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe are also able to access the “basin” (a flat water section) at 7.30pm to warm up. \nWe 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. \nThere 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. \nWe 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) \nMonklands Canoe Club \nThe session is run together with the lovely people from Monklands Canoe Club. \nGuest Paddlers from SCA Clubs and SCA Members\nWe are able to offer guest spaces to members of SCA affiliated clubs (or an SCA member). Key information is noted below: \nTimes: Thursdays – access to the white water course is from 8pm to 9.30pm.\nFormat: 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.\nBooking: Contact us at info@dckc.co.uk to let us know how many people will be attending\, names\n and\, skill level\nCosts: £10 (basin-only is £5) – there is no cost for borrowing a boat or other kit at Pinkston.\nRemember to remove any ropes or tapes from your boat and equipment. Junior tickets are available for U18s. \nGuest 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. URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/pinkston-dckc-sessions-2025/2025-04-24/ LOCATION:Pinkston Watersports\, 75 North Canal Bank Street\, Glasgow\, g49xp CATEGORIES:Pinkston ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dckc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Pinkston-Kayak-Glasgow.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Graham S.":MAILTO:graham.m.swanson@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250429T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250429T210000 DTSTAMP:20260531T122243 CREATED:20240402T123825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T074741Z UID:10000473-1745955000-1745960400@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:Pool Sessions 2024 2025 DESCRIPTION:DCKC Pool sessions \nOur swimming pool sessions happen at Clydebank Swimming Pool [ Google maps link ] 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 practise support strokes\, capsize procedures\, kayak rolling\, balance exercises\, and even just getting in and out of a kayak. \nPool session times \n7.30 to 9pm.** \nWhat to bring:-\nA towel\nSwimming costume\nMany also choose to bring a thin thermal or t-shirt + Swimming shorts (as spend a lot of time out of the water)\nSwimming googles\nFee for swimming pool\nOptional (you can also bring if you wish – there is no requirement to bring these)\nNeoprene Spray-deck\nYour own paddle\n\nWhat we provide\nKayaks (general purpose plastic & kayak polo style)\nPaddles\nNylon Spray-decks\n\nNOTES: \n– This is a community even run by volunteers.  Please come along expecting to help manoeuvring kayaks and equipment in and out of the pool and into storage.  If you are unsure how to help please ask someone   \n– When you arrive at the pool there is no need to pay at the front desk – please continue through the changing area\, get changed and payment can be made in cash at the poolside.  The pool session prices are shown here. \n– In the kayak store on the far bank of the pool\, the kayaks should be emptied of water and must be stored nose down (drain bung upwards) so that any remaining/residual water does not run out onto the store floor.   \n– If the pool is busy (more people than boats) we may split the session in 2 or just ask people to work in pairs.\n\n**Unfortunately COVID impacts at the Leisure Centre mean we are not back to our regular 2 hour sessions but rather have a 90 minutes session. URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/pool-sessions-2024-2025/2025-04-29/ CATEGORIES:Pool/Loch Sessions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dckc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Drumchapel-and-clydebank-kayak-club-pool-session_2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR