New Member – Introduction Courses

We are pleased to welcome a number of new members each year. Our volunteer coaches run courses throughout the year, where beginners can learn the fundamentals before taking part in other club activities. 

Our beginner sessions run over several evenings and are a basic introduction to kayaking, covering safety, basic paddle strokes, equipment, and capsize drills. As these courses are popular and there may be a short waiting list for the next available course.  

If you can already kayak or returning to paddling after a break, you can join the club directly. Please feel free to contact us and discuss the best options for you.

Ability: You will be 10 years or over and be able to swim 25 metres.  Children under 10 years can join the club but please contact us for further details. Please also note, children under 18 years will need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

New Member Intro Courses (September to April)

  • Venue: Clydebank Leisure Centre – Swimming Pool
  • Time: Tuesdays from 7.30pm to 8.30pm
  • Price: Standard membership fee(s) plus £20 course fee for each participant.
  • Duration: 4 weeks

New Member Intro Courses (May to August)

  • Venue: Drumkinnon Bay, Balloch – Maid of the Loch
  • Time: Tuesdays from 6.30pm (on the water for 7pm) to 9pm
  • Price: To be confirmed 2023
  • Duration: 2 weeks
  • Facilities: Access to toilet facilities at the start of the session only.


Clothing and Equipment:

Kayak, paddle, buoyancy aid, helmet and spray deck will all be provided – please feel free to bring your own if you have this equipment. Wetsuits are of standard adult sizes and cagoules may also be borrowed, if needed.

**PLEASE BRING**: Neoprene shoes/wet-suit boots (not trainers!), lightweight windproof jacket, tracksuit or thermal trousers, thermal t-shirt, woolly jumper or fleece. YOU SHOULD BE PREPARED TO GET WET IN THESE CLOTHES. A towel, change of clothes, and hot drink and/or snack is advisable.

Additional Information:

All coaches are qualified to at least Paddlesport Instructor level

IMPORTANT: Please have a look around the website for more info about the club before getting in touch by email. Most of your questions should be answered on our website. If you have any outstanding questions then do feel free to email us.