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Trip Tuesday 6th May Cunningsburgh to Quarff

Hi the weather forecast is looking okay for Tuesday, so thought it would be suitable for a trip from Aith Voe Cunningsburgh (at the small pier/slip) to Quarff. Meeting at 6.15 at the slipway, so we can get the shuttle set up to take cars to Quarff. If you want to come please let me know, particularly if dont have your own equipment. My number is 01595 890396/ 07776188952 or email rachel_j_hope@yahoo.co.uk

Rachel

Symposium – places now capped.

Last few places being held for local paddlers, waiting list now in operation. Email if you want name added to list.

Trips

Hi although the forecast isn’t looking good for this coming Tuesday I will be putting trips together through out the year. If anybody has any trip suggestions, would like to organise, or lead a trip let me know. Hopefully the weather will be good for next weekend. My phone number is 01595 890396 if you’re not into email.

Rachel

Redd Up Saturday 26th April

Hi everybody, to get the kayak season started we thought we could start with participating in the redd Up on Saturday the 26th April, to clean the Atlantic side of Mavis Grind. We are meeting at 10 am at Mavis Grind. I thought we would Redd Up first and then those who want to can go on a trip near by either heading north to Nibon/ Hillswick or south to Roe Sound (I’m hoping for nice weather).

Hope to see you all there!
Cheers

Rachel

Beginners sessions 2014

Starts Thurs 17th April, 24th April, 1st May, 8th May

If you’ve never kayaked and thought you’d like to give it a go, this is a good way to learn some of the basics before you get out onto the sea.

Each week we’ll spend just under an hour looking at safety, equipment and general paddling do’s and don’ts before heading into the pool. At the end of the four weeks you’ll be ready to head out to Bridge End to put some of what we’ve been doing into practice before getting going with trips.

You need to be able to swim and be over 13, all children under 16 need to be accompanied by an adult.

Meet 6:45pm at poolside suite for the dry bit. There will be time to get changed before we go into the pool. Please bring your completed enrollment form with you.

2014 Membership forms now available

Form now available, please complete and get it back to Craig and Sheryl. Return by 1st May to ensure you’re classed as a current member, to be guaranteed texts and emails from the club about events, and to borrow gear and attend club trips! If you miss the deadline and want to paddle don’t worry. Contact Craig by email in advance of the trip, bring the membership form and payment along with with you and give it to the trip leader.  This is an insurance requirement for club activities.

Good start to the pool sessions

Thursday night saw thirteen paddlers in the pool, a great start to this run of five sessions before the beginners training. Nice to see a full pool! Thanks go to Angus for bringing the boats.

If you fancy giving paddling a try, you can now turn up and have a free session. There will be a committee member or delegated individual at the entrance to the pool changing area.

Pool sessions

Pool sessions for all club members begin again on Thursday 6th March. This is your opportunity to practice your skills or try new ones ie: rolling, bracing etc, in the comfort of a warm environment. There will be coaches on hand to advise and assist you if required. The sessions start at 8pm and finish at 9pm at Clickimin pool. Would you please turn up early to help with unloading the trailer and stay afterwards to load trailer. Costs are £5 adult and £3 for junior/concession. The sessions will run every Thursday till the new intake of beginners starts on 17th April. If you have a friend or relation who might be interested in joining the club, bring them along for a night to try it out. (There will be no charge for their first night)

Participants group set up for 2014 Symposium on Facebook plus new car share page

We’ve just added a facebook group for participants in this year’s symposium. Check it out for details of informal paddles in the run up to the symposium and for the week between the Symposium and Voxter. Any formal trips will of course be mentioned here as well! There’s also a new car share page for participants coming from south.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/SSKS2014participants/

http://shetlandsymposiumcarsharing.wordpress.com/

Committee Meeting Islesburgh 7pm Friday 28th Feb

First committee meeting for 2014. If you’re interested in shaping what’s going to happen throughout this year, let one of the committee know and turn up to discuss.

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