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-WR-CALNAME:Drumchapel and Clydebank Kayak Club: Glasgow's leading recreational canoe club 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:20250501T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250501T213000 DTSTAMP:20260530T162356 CREATED:20250303T120505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T120901Z UID:10000567-1746129600-1746135000@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-2025/2025-05-01/ 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:20250503T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250505T170000 DTSTAMP:20260530T162356 CREATED:20250305T190612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T190817Z UID:10000683-1746273600-1746464400@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:Isle of Gigha Bank holiday adventure DESCRIPTION:Route Description \nGigha is a beautiful self-sustaining Island on the Kintyre Coast\, it offers beautiful blue seas\, sandy beaches and plenty of wildlife including a population of wild goats on Cara.  The plan would be to leave from Tayinloan Ferry port on the Friday and cross to Gigha (Ferry across may be preferred depending on weather and group choice) Two nights wild camping required with the fall back of utilising the campsite on Gigha as a backup plan. \nDay 1 Travelling down the East Side of Gigha and exploring the isle of Cara for an overnight camping on a beautiful\, sheltered beach \nDay 2 paddling around the South of Cara and the West side of Gigha to set up camp on the beautiful twin beaches on the NW of Gigha \n This is a Grade A/B \nPossible 3km crossing and small tidal considerations\,   the West side of Gigha can be  exposed to  Westerly winds \n Distance total trip distance 26 km \nFeel free to call me for more info or drop me an email \nCelia 07762709027\, or ceciliagray@btinternet.com URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/isle-of-gigha-bank-holiday-adventure-2/ CATEGORIES:Sea Kayak - A trip,Sea Kayak - B Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dckc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/IMG_5954.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Celia":MAILTO:ceciliagray@btinternet.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T210000 DTSTAMP:20260530T162356 CREATED:20250303T154805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T113117Z UID:10000669-1746556200-1746565200@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:Tuesday Evening Loch Lomond Sessions DESCRIPTION:Tuesday evening club sessions at Balloch Lomond. \n \nWeekly 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. \nAs 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. \nMeeting 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. \nNOTE: In 2025 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. \n  \n  \n \n  URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/tuesday-evening-loch-lomond-sessions/2025-05-06/ CATEGORIES:Pool/Loch Sessions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dckc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/drumkinnon-bay.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T203000 DTSTAMP:20260530T162356 CREATED:20250316T220851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T221729Z UID:10000684-1746559800-1746563400@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:Loch Lomond MicroSession: safety kit (sea kayaks) & how to use it 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. \nTonight’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 \nLevel: All \nSpeak to: Andrew MacColl on the night. Session will start at 7.30. \nYou’ll need a sea kayak\, spray deck\, PFD & paddle all of which can be hired from the Loch Lomond container. URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/loch-lomond-microsession-safety-kit-how-to-use-it/ 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/IMG_7540.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T213000 DTSTAMP:20260530T162356 CREATED:20250303T120505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T120901Z UID:10000568-1746734400-1746739800@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-2025/2025-05-08/ 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:20250513T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250513T210000 DTSTAMP:20260530T162356 CREATED:20250303T154805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T113117Z UID:10000670-1747161000-1747170000@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:Tuesday Evening Loch Lomond Sessions DESCRIPTION:Tuesday evening club sessions at Balloch Lomond. \n \nWeekly 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. \nAs 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. \nMeeting 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. \nNOTE: In 2025 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. \n  \n  \n \n  URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/tuesday-evening-loch-lomond-sessions/2025-05-13/ CATEGORIES:Pool/Loch Sessions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dckc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/drumkinnon-bay.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T213000 DTSTAMP:20260530T162356 CREATED:20250303T120505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T120901Z UID:10000569-1747339200-1747344600@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-2025/2025-05-15/ 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:20250520T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250520T180000 DTSTAMP:20260530T162356 CREATED:20250414T145711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T152159Z UID:10000703-1747753200-1747764000@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:Community Sessions 2025 DESCRIPTION:We are offering a session again to a local community group called Fortuneworks. Young adults with learning disabilities and pupils from Drumchapel High School will be on the water with us having fun! Looking for 4 volunteers to help out. Venue is Drumkinnon Bay\, Balloch. Contact Janice on 07837402485 if able to help. URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/community-sessions-2025-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dckc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/DSCF6371.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250520T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250520T210000 DTSTAMP:20260530T162356 CREATED:20250303T154805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T113117Z UID:10000671-1747765800-1747774800@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:Tuesday Evening Loch Lomond Sessions DESCRIPTION:Tuesday evening club sessions at Balloch Lomond. \n \nWeekly 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. \nAs 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. \nMeeting 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. \nNOTE: In 2025 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. \n  \n  \n \n  URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/tuesday-evening-loch-lomond-sessions/2025-05-20/ CATEGORIES:Pool/Loch Sessions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dckc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/drumkinnon-bay.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250520T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250520T203000 DTSTAMP:20260530T162356 CREATED:20250316T221947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T221947Z UID:10000685-1747769400-1747773000@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:Loch Lomond MicroSession: rescuing yourself & others (sea kayak) 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. \nTonight’s session: Rescuing yourself & others \nLevel: All (sea kayaks) \nSpeak to: Celia Gray on the night. Session will start at 7.30. \nYou’ll need a sea kayak\, spray deck\, PFD & paddle all of which can be hired from the Loch Lomond container. URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/loch-lomond-microsession-rescuing-yourself-others-sea-kayak/ LOCATION:Loch Lomond\, Duncan Mills Memorial Slipway\, Balloch\, G83 8QX\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Skills Sessions / MicroSessions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dckc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/IMG_7540.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Celia":MAILTO:ceciliagray@btinternet.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250522T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250522T213000 DTSTAMP:20260530T162356 CREATED:20250303T120505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T120901Z UID:10000570-1747944000-1747949400@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-2025/2025-05-22/ 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:20250524T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250524T170000 DTSTAMP:20260530T162356 CREATED:20250303T151423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T152011Z UID:10000647-1748080800-1748106000@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:Maidens to Dunure Harbour\, round trip DESCRIPTION:  \nOne 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. \nText Iain – 07990840300 – week in advance. URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/maidens-to-dunure-harbour-round-trip-2/ CATEGORIES:Sea Kayak - A trip,Sea Kayak - B Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dckc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/maidens.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250527T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250527T220000 DTSTAMP:20260530T162356 CREATED:20250303T153347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T104533Z UID:10000654-1748368800-1748383200@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:IMPORTANT All Away Helensburgh Postponed - Session at Balloch due to wind! DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT – Tuesday 27th session will be at Balloch due to high winds. \n\n\nInfomation for All Away Helensburgh! can be found here >>\n\nTrip Leader: Iain McG ( 07990 840 300 )  // Assistant: David M. \nPlease notify leader of interest in trip one week or more prior. \n  URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/all-away-helensburgh/ CATEGORIES:All Away Tuesday! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dckc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/132420766_sugarboatclydecharters.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250529T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250529T213000 DTSTAMP:20260530T162356 CREATED:20250303T120505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T120901Z UID:10000571-1748548800-1748554200@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-2025/2025-05-29/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20250530 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250603 DTSTAMP:20260530T162356 CREATED:20250209T184417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T094605Z UID:10000525-1748563200-1748908799@dckc.co.uk SUMMARY:Summer Isles Trip (A/B Trip) DESCRIPTION:A big long weekend to the summer isles\, or a more sheltered location if needed. Aiming for a larger group (or 2 groups). Although some shelter this is an A+\, B type trip.\nContact is Graham. graham.m.swanson@gmail.com (amanda and janice heplers) \nPlease note that car pooling/lift sharing applies https://dckc.co.uk/car-sharing-policy/ \nCurrently plan is to launch on Saturday morning and drive back Monday afternoon/evening. URL:https://dckc.co.uk/event/summer-isles-trip/ CATEGORIES:Sea Kayak - A trip,Sea Kayak - B Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dckc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/IMG_9470.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR