Shetland Canoe Club – Page 9 – News, events, trips and info for sea kayaking and canoeing in Shetland

Pool sessions

On March 1, 2015

Pool sessions begin again on Monday 16th March. 8:30pm at the Clickimin pool. We will have the use of the full pool pool, enabling us to bring in more full size sea kayaks. This is your chance to practice your skills before the outdoor season starts.

All welcome, if you know someone who maybe interested in trying kayaking then bring them along for a session.

Adult members £5, Concessions £3, Non members £7.50

The sessions will continue until 13th April.(5 weeks) After that the new intake of beginners will begin.

AGM Friday 30th January

By Craig

On January 7, 2015

In Announcements

AGM Friday 30th 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

2014 Trips

By Rachel

On December 28, 2014

In Announcements

Here is a few pictures from the club trips during 2014. Hope to see you all in 2015!

Thanks to Angus from Sea kayak Shetland for some of the pictures.

Missing Kayak

By Craig

On December 18, 2014

In Announcements

A Dagger kayak has been found washed ashore on the west side of Shetland. If you have lost a kayak or know someone who has please contact either Craig at craig@cragden.plus.com or Angus at angusnicol50@btinternet.com.

Pool Sessions

By Craig

On October 1, 2014

In Announcements

The pool sessions for this year start on Monday 13th October and will run for 5 weeks ending on Monday 10th November. (Clickimin pool)

This year we have a new slot which is Monday nights at 8:30pm. We will 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 practice all types of strokes in the pool. If required we can help you with rolling, rescues etc. Please let us know what you would like to work on. Coaches will be on hand to assist if required.

The rates will be the same as last year £5 per adult and £3 concession.

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

2016 Symposium

By Iain

On September 29, 2014

In Announcements

We’re having a meeting on Thursday to review how the 2014 event went, what we could learn from it and what we’d want to do differently next time. There was some great support from club members and it made the symposium a real success. If you’re interested in getting involved please let me know. We’d also welcome any comments about the event and suggestions as to what you’d like to see next time.

TTFN Iain

Saturday 6 September

By Wendy

On September 7, 2014

In Announcements

Thanks to everyone who managed out on Saturday to support the Bressay to Lerwick swimmers. Here we are lined up after the event.

By Wendy

On September 7, 2014

In Announcements

Maywick Trip Pictures

By Rachel

On August 27, 2014

In Announcements

A few photographs from Tuesday nights trip from Maywick to Ireland.

6 September – Support Kayaks Wanted

By Wendy

On August 9, 2014

In Announcements

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