SSLKC Membership - 2009/2010
Membership of the South Skye and Lochalsh Kayak Club is open to anyone with an interest in canoeing and kayaking. The minimum age to become a member is ten years of age.
The club meets most Wednesdays throughout the year. During the summer months we meet on the open water as well as getting together for day and weekend paddles too. For 2010 the beginner juniors and adult/experienced junior membership will meet on alternate weeks, commencing with the beginner juniors on May 19th. at 7.30pm.
Most weekly outdoor sessions are held at Kyleakin, on the Isle of Skye. Adults with their own kit (including kayak) are welcome to come along to the junior sessions either as safety cover or to paddle with other equipment-independent adults!
During the winter months we meet at the pool in Kyle. Junior sessions run from 8pm until 9pm and adult sessions from 9pm until 10pm. There are always a number of coaches to help as well as plenty of opportunities for trainee coaches to practice their coaching skills. The club caters for all abilities.
Annual membership is:
£15.00 for juniors
£25.00 for adults
£35.00 for families, couples
Each pool session costs £2.00 per child and £4.00 per adult.
Outdoor sessions cost £2.00 regardless of age.
Pay online with Paypal
If you prefer to pay membership renewal by credit card online please click the Paypal button below. If you are joining the club for the first time we ask that you contact the club secretary first. Please note that to cover the administration costs there is a £2 surcharge on each type of membership category.
Family Membership - £37.00
Adult Membership - £27.00
Junior Membership - £17.00
Other information
The club owns a range of sea kayaks, paddles, buoyancy aids and spray decks, which have been purchased using club funds and grants from funding bodies. The club sometimes has Sunday paddles in the summer which might be freshwater loch based, if the weather is poor, followed by a picnic or barbecue. The club holiday is July 10th - 17th this summer and will be to the Isle of Harris. During the winter there are occasional day paddles for adult paddlers only. We are sorry but the club cannot hire or lend kayaks.
The club is an affiliated member of the Scottish Canoe Association. Club members are encouraged to take part in the British Canoe Union Star Awards to develop their skills and the Club coaches are qualified in to the appropriate BCU coaching levels.
If you are coming along to an outdoor session 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.
To download a copy of the Club Membership Application Form (Pdf) Please click here. For more information about the club and its activities please contact Joanne Cumine, the SSLKC Secretary.
SSLKC members assisting at a charity swim from Kyleakin to Kyle in August 2007.
