As many of you will be aware we are experiencing a shortage of members willing to take out beginners and Juniors on Monday nights. In an effort to address this issue we would invite any paddlers with qualifications to instruct (current or non-current), and competent paddlers, to attend an informal
Rather than organising an Opening Cruise this year it has been suggested that a Club based activity day be run on Sat 28th April. Sporting Conveners along with our new Social Convener are looking to arrange some water based activities & races with a social gathering in the afternoon. Keep
As you are all aware instruction in all water sports at the Club is provided voluntarily by the Club’s members. Unfortunately we are currently experiencing a shortage of qualified instructors willing to provide kayaking instruction. The Club’s Committee is working with the membership to resolve this problem, but until then
The AGM was held in the Clubhouse last Thursday night. As is tradition Andy Taylor stepped down as Vice-President after a three year term during which the Club has seen continued development on and off the water. Andy should be recognised for his service to the Club, not just in
Competition closes 31st March 2012… “Two lucky winners from the UK (you and a friend) will get the chance to join the Spare Seat team for 3 days during the Expedition in May 2012, paddling and seeing the beautiful locations of New York State nestled on the Erie Canal. You
Willie McLeod, the RCO for Strathclyde East is running a 3 Star Sea Kayak Training/assessment weekend over the 31st of March and 1st of April in the Largs Area. The cost is £60. He’s looking for 3 more people to make it worth the coaches time. As he says, £60
Monday and Tuesday evening club paddlesports nights will restart on the following dates Adult members – existing members only – Monday 26th March, 6.30pm New Adult / Temporary members – Monday 9th April, 6.30pm
The Annual General Meeting will be held in the clubhouse on Thursday 29th March at 8 pm. There will be a Special General Meeting at 7.30pm on the same night to hear two proposed amendments to the Constitution. These proposals are attached. Constitution ammendment proposal B Constitution ammendment proposal C
Good news on this front. Think I have found a replacement supplier following the unexpected closure of our previous supplier. Costs being agreed at the moment, will keep you informed. Adam
Below is a list of activities planned for the year, outwith attendance at any of the SCRA club regattas. 17th & 18th March, Rollicking Rowing Club from Lochgilphead will be at RW for rowing experience & coaching. 10-12 kids, parents and teachers. 7th & 8th April plus 14th & 15th