Shetland Canoe Club

News, events, trips and info for sea kayaking and canoeing in Shetland

Spirit Dancer

The 42ft canoe Spirit Dancer is in Scalloway today (Wednesday 20th) and anyone is welcome to go for a paddle with them, and it’s free! It can hold 16+ people at a time. The crew are staying in the Scalloway Youth Centre, or you can contact me (Mark 07766054776) or Davie Sandison (07801792830) to find out more or plan a trip. Here until Saturday, when they relocate to Lerwick, then on to other locations around Shetland, including the Bridge End Outdoor Centre.

Click here to visit the Spirit Dancer Website

Club trip Tues 19th July

Venue: Whiteness                                          Leader: Julie

THis paddle will meet at Whiteness shop at 6:30 Tues evening.  This paddle is open to all 1 star and experienced paddlers. The trip will leave from Strom bridge and paddle down stromness voe and back up Whiteness voe.

The trip will be approx 11km. If you would like to come on this paddle contact Craig on 07795674053 (day) or 01950477644 (night). email: craig@cragden.plus.com. before 7pm Monday night as trailer has to be collected and loaded with equipment required.

Club trip Sunday 17th July

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

Tall Ship’s Trip Thursday 21st July

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.

Club Trip Tues 12th July

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).

Club trip Tuesday 5th July

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.

Club Trip Sunday 3rd July

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.

Trip updates

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.

Tuesday Trip 14th June

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.

Club Trip Sunday 12th June

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.

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