News and Events
Outdoor sessions
If you are coming along to an outdoor session or trip for the first time you will need: either a wetsuit or warm, light clothing, waterproofs and footwear
you don't mind getting wet. If you wear glasses ensure you have an elastic strap to keep them attached to your head!
A change of clothes, a hot drink and some food is also highly recommended to warm up after the kayaking session. The club has a supply of dry bags that can be used to store gear whilst paddling.
Summer Sessions 2010
|
Date |
Venue/ meeting place |
Session theme |
Children/ Adult session |
|
21st July |
Kylerhea Park at ferry slip, layby or otter hide car park |
Tidal paddling, low brace turns, support strokes, exploring eddies, there should also sheltered water paddling
|
Adults and Children |
|
28th July |
Kyleakin |
Navigation night- bring a compass and map if you have one |
Adults and Children |
|
4th August |
Kyleakin |
Looking at rescues, games, general nonsense Wet session |
Adults and Children |
|
11th August |
Broadford Bay and river Park at main car park next to petrol station |
We will attempt to paddle up Broadford River- plastic boats advised! Rescues, rolling, river paddling High tide 5.7m at 20.15 pm Wet session |
Adults and Children |
Club Holiday 2010 - Sat July 10th - Sat 17th
Confirmed location, Horgabost Campsite, Isle of Harris.
Please note that the campsite is aware that we are coming and will reserve an area for us. They do not take individual bookings and there is no need for individual members to book at the campsite.
This year's prices to be confirmed, but should be in the region of £6 per night (tent) and £10 - 12 (motorhome). I think the showers are coin operated so that would be a small extra. For more information about the campsite, follow this link: www.scottishcampingguide.com.
For information on upcoming club trips please see our new trips page.
Club News
Plockton Small Boat Sailing Club Open Day, May 15th 2010
In spite of a challenging offshore wind, coaches Chrissie, Clive and James ran some successful sea kayak taster sessions as part of the open day at Plockton.
We even had time for a kayak rescue training session with the RNLI, with James and Chrissie kindly volunteering to go for a cold swim. (see photos)
L1 Coaching awards
Congratulations to the new L1 coaches, Ali Wilson, Chrissie Gillies, Clive Poulter and James Adams, who all got their L1 coach award on Sunday 15th November.
SCA Child Protection Course
On the 21st September Yvonne Yost, the SCA Child Protection Officer facilitated an evening course on guidelines and practices relating to child
protection for kayaking clubs. The course was attended by Lesley McKee (SSLKC Child Protection Officer) and four club members. For more information
please see www.canoescotland.com.
BCU Level 3 coaching award
Congratulations to Alex Townend, the SSLKC Treasurer and coach who recently passed his BCU Level 3 coaching award. Alex is pictured with a cake
made by club members to celebrate this award.
On 12th November 2008 Alex Townend was presented with a Scottish Canoe Association Gold Medal for his "Contribution to Sport in 2008". Alex is the SSLKC Treasurer and Coach and was nominated by club members for the award in recognition of the huge enthusiasm, hard work and commitment he gives to the SSLKC.
Three Star Awards
Congratulations to the successful 3 star BCU sea kayak award candidates who were assessed on 8th November 2008 at Plockton by Ken Nicol, level 5 coach from
Thurso. The candidates were: Rhiannon Cumine, James Adams, Clive Poulter, Trent Townend, Lis Phillips and Lesley MacKeown.
SSLKC Committee Meeting Minutes
The minutes of the Coaches meeting held on 22nd March 2010 in a PDF file ....... Please click here.
Other News
The following list of news and events is taken from the Scottish Canoe Association website and will be updated periodically.
Converting into UKCC Awards
Find out how you can convert your 'old style' coaching award into the UKCC system.
read more...
Coaching information for clubs
A range of information relevant to clubs on understanding and making the new coaching scheme work for them is now available
read more...
Latest SCA news
See the separate news section for all the latest news read more on the SCA website.
Weekend visit to Loch Duich in February 2009.
