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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A few photographs from Tuesday nights trip from Maywick to Ireland.
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
It’s looking like the majority of the club coaches are not going to be available this Thursday night so we’re going to have to cancel. While this is a blow, don’t forget that this is our weekend based at Voxter (just north of Brae) and we’re hoping to have some really good trips for everyone. Get in touch if you want more details.
TTFN
Iain
Mavis Robertson, a long-standing member of the Club and until recently our lead coach, will be doing her leg of the relay about 10.30am just south of the “Tesco” roundabout to the end of South Lochside!
In her own words
“… a cheering crowd would be wonderful (!) or one or two individuals with a bouyancy aid and a paddle or helmet would be fun…”
If you’re in the area please feel free to join the crowd and cheer her on 🙂
Roddy McDowell of Kayak Bute is paddling this year at the symposium. As the Scottish Tiderace dealer he’s offering to bring up Tiderace Xcites, Xplores, Xtras, Xcapes and the plastic Vortex up with him! Check out Kayak Bute for details of these lovely boats! http://www.kayakbute.co.uk/
Angus is talking about this week’s session including rescues, contact tows and general incident management. What we cover will depend on who turns up and can be as advanced as people want. If you’re planning on going on trips this should be a good session to attend. Expect to get wet so bring dry clothes and a warm drink, and anyone that has a spare dry suit will be most welcome!
2014 beginners session 15th May
The 2014 Thursday night sessions kicked off on 15th May.
A good turnout at Bridge End with a variety of experience across the twenty paddlers on the water, the blustery conditions challenged this year’s beginners and got the more experienced techniques dusted off. Nothing quite like having to demonstrate technique to others to concentrate the mind!
Many thanks to Craig, Angus, Iain D, and Catriona for coaching and Yolanda, Iwan and Ben for assisting.
Club members that have 1* and above – If you are looking to brush up on skills before getting out on trips, feel free to come along over this next few Thursday nights. Otherwise just speak to Rachel and get paddling as there’s plenty of trips going on for all levels of paddlers.
Hi I have put together a few trips for the next month. Let me know if you want to come on them, especially if you need club equipment. If the weather isn’t suitable for any trip we will potentially change location but I will let all those who have signed up know. Feel free to suggest any other trips you would like to do. My number is 07776188952/ or 01595 890396 or email me on rachel_j_hope@yahoo.co.uk
Saturday 10th May- Mavis Grind to Hillswick meet 11.30am
Tuesday 13th May- Whiteness voe to Scalloway boating club meet 6.15 pm
Saturday 17th May- Ronas Voe meet 10am
Tuesday 20th May- Spiggie to Colsay meet 6.15pm
Saturday 24th May- Hillswick to Tangwick
Tuesday 27th May- Levenwick to Boddam