Coaches and trip leaders are key to the club’s success. this page attempts to gather some useful resources together in one place!
Trip Leaders Resource
The club’s trip leaders are the key to a full and exciting calendar. Becoming a trip leader can seem daunting, however the more experienced coaches and trip leaders are incredibly willing to support people who are prepared to support you. As always start with smaller trips, in sheltered water.
Insurance
Official club trips (i.e. published in the calendar are covered by the club insurance.
Other Trip Leaders and Authorisations
We have a list of club trip leaders on the website. Official BCU/SCA qualifications are not the only route to being a trip leader as the club can recognise experience.
Club Standard operating procedure
Guidance on the rules that cover club trips is written up the SOP. DCKC Standard Operating Procedures SOP Approved Feb 2016
Guidance Notes and Other Info
We have written some small guides and the trip form is useful to use.
Leader Guidance River and Loch |Leader Guidance Sea | rumchapel-and-Clydebank-Kayak-Club-trip-form-Graham-modified-verison-2017
Other Trip Leader Info
Key holders and equipment | Posting a trip on the Calendar | Using facebook and whatsapp | Funding Support | Trip Charges
Club Coaches
Qualified coaches are also vital to the club. We have a short induction process to make sure we let you know how things work and also for coaches we need to carry out PVG procedures (child protection).