Trip Information 2012
Club trips and the annual club holiday offer you the opportunity to experience some of the finest sea kayaking in the world in the company of like-minded people. As with any outdoor pursuit there is an element of risk, so it is important to study the information below, understand and accept the basis of your participation and not put yourself or other paddlers at risk.
All children under age of 18 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult unless they have 2 star kayaking award or above. Some trips may not be suitable for children or less experienced adults - contact the trip organiser for advice if unsure.
Please email the trip organizer at least 2 days before the trip date so that they know how many people are coming and can let you know if the trip has to be cancelled for any reason. If you don't have your own boat and kit please contact the trip organiser who may be able to help.
Next club trip - February 2012
Alex Townend will lead a trip in the Plockton area on 12th February
More details nearer the time.
If you would like to go on this trip please email:
Photos from Club paddle on Sunday January 29th 2012
This trip went from Lower Breakish to Kyleakin. All photos by Andy Savage
Forthcoming Trips 2012
The following coaches have offered to lead trips in early 2012. More details will be posted here when known.
Proposed club trips
February - Alex TownendMarch - Richard Strivens
April - Willie Fraser
Club holiday 2012
After some discussion the proposal is for two short holidays (long weekends) possibly one in Arisaig on 6th- 9th July and one in Staffin on 3rd-6th August - to be taken to AGM to see if members approve.
General Trip information
Your Responsibilities
• On trips you are responsible for making your own decisions and for your own safety.
• You should also be aware of the group as a whole and not do anything that may compromise the safety of others.
• You are responsible for informing the trip organizer of any medical problems that may affect your safety on the water.
• Weather and water conditions will affect what you can cope with at your own skill level and physical condition. You should do your own planning,
listen to the weather forecast and make sure you are happy to do what the other paddlers want to do - if in doubt of your abilities to join
the trip, please contact the trip organizer for advice.
• You are responsible for ensuring that you have adequate food and drink and high energy snacks for the trip. You should also always have a change of
warm clothing. The club has a small number of dry bags to store these items in your kayak, if you do not own any yourself.
• If you need a kayak or some kit please email or phone the trip organiser to arrange to use club equipment.
Trip Grading
These trips are organised/led by paddlers who may not be qualified coaches but are appropriately experienced paddlers. Trip gradings are intended to give some idea of the type of trip and level of experience required - however, please feel free to contact the trip organiser if you have any questions or doubts. The gradings at present are based on sea paddling - for river or open canoe trips please contact the organizer.
Suitable for families - Generally this means picnic or bbq planned and non-paddling family members are welcome!
All welcome - Generally suitable for adults with no previous experience or for children who have been attending the Weds sessions. Participants should be capable of paddling 12km(7 miles) per day in Force 2/3 conditions.
Proficient paddlers - Suitable for able improving sea paddlers, beyond beginner level, who are capable of journeying in a moderate tidal environment (up to 2 knots) as part of a led group with winds no more than Force 4.
Advanced - Participants should be capable of paddling in more difficult conditions than Grade B for a longer time. Please contact the trip organizer for more information on whether a trip is suitable for you.
Tidal currents in Kylerhea.
