With visiting paddlers plus all the beginners in flat calm conditions, a trip round Hous was quickly arranged for the majority and away they went for what was a lovely paddle! Visibility wasn’t great but it all added to the experience of the first trip for beginners this year.
A second group were also out in a canoe, working on two star skills and enjoying the evening on the water.
Many thanks to everyone for what was a fun night.
2014 beginners session 15th May
The 2014 Thursday night sessions kicked off on 15th May.
A good turnout at Bridge End with a variety of experience across the twenty paddlers on the water, the blustery conditions challenged this year’s beginners and got the more experienced techniques dusted off. Nothing quite like having to demonstrate technique to others to concentrate the mind!
Many thanks to Craig, Angus, Iain D, and Catriona for coaching and Yolanda, Iwan and Ben for assisting.
Club members that have 1* and above – If you are looking to brush up on skills before getting out on trips, feel free to come along over this next few Thursday nights. Otherwise just speak to Rachel and get paddling as there’s plenty of trips going on for all levels of paddlers.
Last few places being held for local paddlers, waiting list now in operation. Email if you want name added to list.
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.
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.
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.
We’ve just added some bits to the page, just to clarify a few points we’ve been asked about. If you’re thinking of coming there’s still plenty of spaces just don’t leave it too long.
The heads up – we’re tidying up the programme and it’ll be out soon. All you 1* to 3* paddlers out there are going to be well catered for, it’s a great opportunity to develop your skills and just as importantly have fun. There’s also going to be opportunities for training here after the symposium as a number of contributors are staying up for a paddle, check out the club forum for further details and make sure you ask if you’re wanting something!
play in the pool, work on paddling skills and (probably) have the most fun you can experience in a public swimming pool! Don’t need to be an expert paddler, will be working on building skills and enjoy ourselves. Great way to get/ stay fit too.
Get in contact with Jonathan Swale, Jim Tait or myself if you’re interested.
Hopefully starting up in the New Year if we can sort pool bookings and get the numbers of paddlers to make it viable.
That’s the forms available for next year’s symposium! The prices have ended up higher than previously, though there’s a discount on the symposium fee (not accommodation/meals/ foxed costs) . If you’re currently a club member remember to check out the forum for additional special offer.
Keep up to date with what’s going on with the next Symposium by visiting our facebook page Shetland Sea Kayak Symposium 2014 or you can of course speak directly to any of the organising committee for 2014 – Chris, Wendy,Vaila and Iain! Further details to follow…
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