Shetland Canoe Club

Leader: Tam

Venue:Walls/Westerwick

Meet at Walls boating club at 12:30 looking to be on the water for 1pm.

Leaving Walls and heading round to Westerwick, Mark from America is coming along with Tam on this paddle, if you would like to join them contact Tam on 01950477222 (leave a message if not in) or Craig.

Wind looking to be E/NE

Due to planned trip in Lerwick harbour there will be no training session at Bridge End Thursday night. This is open to all club members.

We are taking all equipment into Lerwick to paddle around the harbour amongst the Tall ships. If you would like to participate on this trip contact Craig on 07795674053 (day) or 01950477644 (night) or email, craig@cragden.plus.com.

There is limited number of kayaks available so it will be on a first come first serve basis. Book your place now to avoid disappointment.

We will meet at a yard below JB’s autostore next to the power station, there is an access road town side of the roundabout. To be on the water for 7pm.

Venue: Nibon                                 Leader: Angus

This trip will meet at Mavis Grind 6:45 latest. It is proposed to paddle from Nibon back down to Mavis Grind.

(Alternatively if weather permits trip may leave Mavis Grind and head south to Muckle Roe.)

This is open to experienced and the stronger 1 star paddlers.  The trip will be approx 6 km with a slight northerly wind.

If possible bring a torch with you as there is caves along coastline.

Contact Craig if you are coming on 07795674053 (day) or 01950477644 (night).

Venue:  Cunningsburgh – Sandwick

Leader: Tam

This paddle will be leaving from Aithvoe pier, on the water for 7pm. Travelling south along coast to Sandsayre pier, Sandwick.

This is an easy trip open to all 1 star + experienced.

Contact Craig to let him know numbers and with equipment requirements if you would like to come on this trip.

Venue:  Levenwick

Leader: Tam 

This day trip will be leaving from Levenwick beach at 10 am. Heading south. This is for experienced paddlers only, If you would like to go on this paddle contact Tam on 01950477222 to confirm.

Weather: Force 3/4 Northerly wind.

The Tuesday trips programme 2011 is completed for this year due to the lack of daylight hours. Please keep checking the web pages or e-mails, text messages for any weekend trips or training sessions in windier, rougher conditions. Any folk wishing to attend these sessions need to check with the coaches on what skill levels are required for particular events on offer.

Trip details are the following:

Venue: Brae 7pm
Trip Leader: Angus

Leaving Brae and heading to either Voe or Muckle Roe Marina, Weather depending. Open to confident paddlers in windy force 4-5 conditions. Paddle will be in sheltered waters, will bea down wind paddle however there will also be a strong breeze. May change due to weather conditions.

If you would like come please contact Ruby on 07730566468/ 01950 460725 or email crazy_chic92(at)hotmail.co.uk with boat/bouyancy aid and spraydeck requirements so the trailer can be organised.

Venue: Nibon

Trip Leader: Ian            Contact :01595880769

Paddle leaving from Nibon at 2pm Sunday 12th June, If you wish to come along then please let Ian know before 6pm Saturday evening, to allow for trailer to be organised. Even if you have your own equipment still contact Ian so he has numbers and he can advise you if details are changed.

Venue:   Gulberwick   7PM

E:     Easy trip    

Leaving from Gulberwick beach, heading south around coastline and coming out at Quarff. Approx 5 – 6 km. This trip is open to all 1 star qualified beginners as well as experienced paddlers. If you would like to come on this paddle contact Craig 07795674053 or 01950477644, email: craig@cragden.plus.com

Charge of £2 applies to this trip for use of trailer.  Limited boats so call early to avoid disappointment.

Here are some of Julie’s recent photos from training and from this week’s Tuesday night trip from Nesting:

Cheers

Mark