Shetland Canoe Club – Page 6 – News, events, trips and info for sea kayaking and canoeing in Shetland

3 star open canoe training 20/21st August

On June 1, 2016

We have a 3* open canoe assessor coming to Shetland on 20th and 21st August. There are spaces available for members of the Shetland Canoe Club to undertake their 3* open canoe assessment with him.

If you are interested in attempting your 3* open canoe assessment please e-mail Rosalind. Open canoe training will have to be undertaken before the assessment. Weather permitting this may take place with the canoe club.

If you are unsure if you are at 3* ability please ask a club coach the next time you are out paddling and they will be able to give you advice.

The 3* open canoe pre-requisites are:

At least 3 journeys in an open canoe of approx. 3 hours

And either hold a 2* BCU award or have undertaken a 3 hour paddle in another discipline (so a paddle trip in a kayak).

As said earlier, to register your interest please reply to this e-mail as soon as possible.

Please note this is an opportunity to obtain 3* open canoe, not 3* sea kayak.

If you are interested please contact Rosalind at rnicol45@yahoo.co.uk

Weisdale to Strom, 07/05/2016 Shetland Canoe Club

By Iain

On May 8, 2016

In Club Trip Report

The group of 11 went paddling from just passed the school at Weisdale to Strom bridge, head of Stromness Voe.

On the first, downwind leg it was nice being out on the water, a relaxed paddle making good headway with the wind to our backs. We passed Flota and Hoy, names more often associated with our neighbouring islands but without the major tidal streams.

We paused briefly at North Havra but the beaches didn’t look good for landing so headed round into Stromness Voe for a break.

The second leg proved to be upwind with little lee to catch a rest, and the wind picked up a bit so all had an opportunity to work on efficient forward paddling!

As the water from Strom Loch was in full flow, there was no alternative but for some to play (and fall in) in the fast moving water while others started the portage back to the cars.

Many thanks to Rachel and Christine for organising a great little trip.

Last pool session before beginners training – Monday 11 April 2016

By Iain

On April 10, 2016

In Announcements

Monday 11 April is our last pool session for existing club members before the beginners training start. Final chance to get those rolls and braces tuned up for the season in a nice warm environment!

And don’t forget that club membership is now due, forms back to Craig please.

We’re moving!

By Iain

On March 24, 2016

In Announcements

Shetland Canoe Club is changing it’s base for 2016’s outdoors sessions. We will confirm where to find us for this summer’s training as soon as we can.

Shetland Canoe Club Beginners Sessions start 18 April 2016

By Iain

On March 18, 2016

In Announcements

Starts Monday 18th April, 25th April, 2nd May, 9th 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 outdoors on the sea 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 7:15pm at Bowlers bar for the dry bit. There will be time to get changed before we go into the pool at 8:30pm. Please bring your completed enrolment form with you.

Symposium latest

By Iain

On March 17, 2016

In Announcements

Numbers are looking good, in the region of 40 already booked and the accommodation at Bridge End is now full. We’re going to have to restrict entries now, please email us at shetlandsymposium@gmail.com and we will confirm whether we can manage to fit you in.

Many thanks

Pool sessions restart 7 March at 8.30pm

By Iain

On February 3, 2016

In Announcements

…First chance in 2016 to work on support strokes, rolling or rescues….

£5 adult and £3 concessions. Non members £7.50.

As usual, remember that you will need to allow ten minutes before to move kayaks around and time at the end to put the kayaks back on the trailer. Thank you

AGM – Friday 29th January

By Craig

On January 10, 2016

In Announcements

AGM Friday 29th January, Islesburgh 7pm

Nominations for all office bearers including chair, vice-chair, secretary, treasurer,training coordinator, equipment officer, trips coordinator, child protection officer, ordinary committee members and any other posts – names to Craig Lobban please (craig@cragden.plus.com). Nominations can also be made on the day.

As well as these bits we’ve got to do, we are also looking for ideas from yourselves about what you want to do this year and how you want things done. Let Craig know if there’s anything you specifically want to bring up, or just bring it on the day.

Thank you

Pool session update

By Craig

On October 21, 2015

In Announcements

We are pleased to confirm that we have been able to extend the pool sessions to the 16th November.

Pool Sessions

By Craig

On September 25, 2015

In Announcements

Hi all,

With confirmation the pool is now re opening on the 10th October we can confirm that our pool

sessions for this year will start on Monday 12th October and will run for 5 weeks. Last night on the 9th November.

We have kept the Monday nights at 8:30pm. which proved popular last year. We also have exclusive use of the whole pool area, this will allow us to bring in more sea kayaks.

The extra space will let you to practice all types of strokes in the pool, rolling, rescues, etc. With extra coaches this year, who will be on hand to assist where required. Please let us know what you would like to work on.

The rates will be the same as other years £5 adult and £3 concessions. Non members £7.50.

There is more sessions booked for early next year, dates will be confirmed.