As well as running regular skills sessions in the pool, at Pinkston, and Loch Lomond. We also arrange regular TRIPS. Going on trips for most is the best bit of paddling!
However progressing from one of our regular skills sessions to going on a club trip is slightly different. Operating as part of a group there are certain expectations placed upon you.
Responsibilities
As a trip member the club expects you to:
1. Take responsibility for your own actions, seek out the information you need to make informed decisions about your participation in club trips.
2. Take care that others who rely on your decisions and advice, especially beginners, are not adversely affected by those decisions.
3. Subject to the above points, respect all trip leaders for the decisions they make and treat them fairly. Follow their instructions as they are trained and taking responsibility for the group’s overall safety.
4. Support and assist other trip members whilst ensuring you remain within your personal skill level and have due regard for safety.
5. Contribute towards the cost of travel associated with club trips.
6. Understand that participation in DCKC activities is not an automatic right and can be restricted based on relevant skill, experience, health or other mitigating factors.
Other Things you Need to Know
There is more information on………..
- the difference between Club trips and peer trips.
- contacting the organiser in advance – see calendar for details
- Costs for trips and equipment.
For sea kayakers we have written a paddlers guide which can be viewed here
For river paddlers and open canoeists, the same principals apply
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