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Elaine and I are going to Loch Ard on sunday 29th August. Meeting at loch side 9.30.
If anyone would like to join us give me a ring on 07881823230.
Alison

hey steve if u need a hand with the coaching the river trips i am happy to be saftey

Weekend trip to Inchcailloch (Loch Lomond) planned for Sat 18 September.

Suitable for all abilities. Please speak to Alison or myself regarding children under 14. We'll paddle across to Inchcailloch leaving Balmaha about 10.00am ish on Saturday, set up camp and the afternoon/evening will be free to paddle/explore the island. We'll return about lunchtime/early afternoon on Sunday but times will be flexible. Day trippers welcome too. A ferry runs from Balmaha for those who want to come along but don't want to paddle. We have exclusive use of the island. You'll need camping equipment, but please discuss with us if you don't have this. All kayaking equipment can be supplied by club. Cost to be decided but likely to be small e.g £5 per person and transport will be shared and we'll try to accommodate those who don't have transport. Please let myslef of Alison know via the forum, at a club evening or to my email address at Ianandlornaking@yahoo.co.uk.

Lorna

Count us both in for the foundation safety. If you promise to be nicer to me this time, I might try a river trip again (31 October Sunday). Had some good sea kayaking coaching this weekend - I think i might eventually have learned my right from my left! Lorna

Good morning all,

This is to give you all pre notice that on tuesday 24th aug I will be running a canoe and kayak rescue session.  I know that some of you are concerned about getting wet in the canal...but I can asure you that it is safe.  I will be getting wet as well to demonstrate the skills that will be doing.......SO PLEASE COME ALONG ON THAT NIGHT PREPARED TO GET WET AND HAVE SOME VERY USEFUL FUN!!!!!

Steve

Good morning all,

This is in response to comments made so look in your diaries and make space...this is for everyone INCLUDING ALL COACHES OUT THERE.

October - Foundation Safety and Rescue Training - Sunday 24th (this is the warmest time of the year for the water, Lorna!!)
              River Trip (for novice / beginners) Sunday 31st

November - River Trip (for inter/advanced paddlers) Sunday 7th
                River Trip (for novice/beginners) Sunday 28th

December - River Trip (for inter/advanced) Sunday 12th
                River Trip (for novice/beginners) Sunday 19th

If you are interested in any or all of these then please contact me on any of these, phone (07917562076), email frammers@live.co.uk, reply on here or tell me on a club night.  Finally venues will be decided nearer the time and this is for you so please make the effort to make at least one of them.

Thank you

Steve

how about regular beginner river trips (for adults & older juniors) to keep the interest going????  or is there not the demand for this from folk...

was at the tay at the weekend and there was a big beginners group of (mainly) kids there, be good if our club could do something like this, make it more interesting than 'just' pool sessions.  obviously dependent on coaches giving up their time and a demand for trips.

Hi Folks,

As you may be aware that I away for the next few weeks, but I am looking ahead so that I can do for you what you want.  So I am planning, on my return, to run another FSRT and 1 & 2 Star training and assessments.  In order for me to see whether this is worthwhile, could you please show/register you interest by either contacting me direct (details below) or by leaving your name at the club.  I am also going to be running some rescue sessions on club nights, watch out for details.  Finally, if there is anything that you want to do or to try then PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE do ask and let us know and if we can then we will.......REMEMBER THIS IS YOUR CLUB AND WE NEED FEEDBACK FROM YOU TO GIVE YOU WANT YOU WANT!!!!!!!

Hope you all have a good summer,

Steve

Hi there - if you have been trying to use the forum, please bear with us. We've been hit by a lot of spam requests and I'm trying to find a way of weeding out legitimate users. If you want to use the forum but are having problems, you might want to let me, Alison, Steve or Fraser know either on Tuesday nights or by our personal contact details. Apologies,

Lorna

Steve, Ian and I are still in. Can we check there will be enough water? Don't fancy a wasted journey. Just back from a trip up north - not a jot in most rivers, although I know the Tay is a bit different.

Lorna