Thanks to everyone who managed out on Saturday to support the Bressay to Lerwick swimmers. Here we are lined up after the event.
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On 6 September (weather-permitting) there will be a group of 20 people swimming from Maryfield Slip to the Small Boat Harbour to raise funds for RNLI Shetland, CLIC Sargent and NHS Shetland Frontline Services. They will be in groups of 5 and each group would like at least one kayak alongside so that if any of the swimmers need a wee break there will be a kayak on hand for them to hold onto. There will be support boats on hand as well.
If its a fine day we may have a wee trip beforehand round Lerwick Harbour.
If you’d like to be involved please phone Angus or Wendy Nicol and let them know if you require kit.
More information about the event can be found here
https://www.facebook.com/Bressaytolerwickswim2014
Meet up at the Walls Regatta Club at 9.00am. Please phone Janet (01595 809718) if you are coming – even if you have your own kit. If you require club kit please let Janet know what you need.
As the weather is unpredictable, check this site, or phone two days before to check that the trip will go ahead.
Many thanks to Janet for arranging the trip.
Just a reminder – the social night is on Thursday 3 October, 7.00pm, Gurkha Kitchen. Buffet-style meal followed by tea/coffee. £15 per person. Please contact Wendy if you are coming. 01595 840272 or email islandbs9@yahoo.co.uk
Spectacular close to the canoe club 2013 Thursday evening outdoor sessions. A group of 10 set off from Bridge End at 7 o’clock for a ten mile paddle. As the photos show conditions were perfect for this event.
Setting off
In the dark
Paddling in the moonlight
Paddle through Scalloway Harbour at night
If weather conditions are suitable we will do a night-time paddle setting off from Bridge End, meeting there at 6.30pm.
Please note, this will be a moderate length of paddle.
Participants should take some form of lighting with them; glow-stick or waterproof torch.
Check the website on Wednesday night to see if the trip will be going ahead.
WEDNESDAY UPDATE – forecast looks reasonable (yes…honestly!) so we’ll see you at Bridge End as planned.
Despite the miserable weather, around a dozen kayakers were on the water at Bridge End honing their skills.
Well done to those who completed their two star awards.
Meet at Bridge End at 6pm (or as soon after as you can manage). No need to phone anyone about equipment.
Thursday 3 October. Buffet-style meal at Gurkha Kitchen. About £15 per person. Please contact Wendy if you are interested. 01595 840272 or email islandbs9@yahoo.co.uk