Sea Kayaking / Canoeing News

Another fantastic weekend of music at the Club

Our Social Convener George Carson hosted a double header of events last weekend. Friday night was the monthly Boat Club Session, then on Saturday we had John Graham & Co performing in concert. Both events were well attended. George has more events planned in the coming months. Check Club noticeboards

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Sea Kayak Oban Demo Day

Largs Marina Sunday March 15th 11am- 14.00 Sea Kayak Oban can bring a huge range of demo sea kayaks across to LARGS Marina for the Demo Day inc Valley, Northshore, Tahe & Arrow kayaks, P&H and the Epic surf skis Plus to demo or buy Werner paddles and Adventure Technology

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Rescue Emergency Care (REC) Outdoors First Aid Courses

Sea Kayak Argyll are now running Rescue Emergency Care (REC) Outdoors First Aid Courses. These two days courses are run by a sea kayak/ sailing professional and can be tailored to meet your exact needs. REC are the first choice for many of the National Governing Bodies, including the RYA,

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Beach Cam & WiFi available at the Club

The Club now has a Beach Cam set up so members can check conditions at the Club before leaving work or home. Click on the tab above on the right. The Club also now has WiFi available in the clubhouse, again check the tab above on the right for details

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Club explores the River Leven

As you may know, a number of hardy explorers left the Club beach on Sunday morning to find the source of the River Leven. They all returned safely later that day, although a pack of “wild” animals did eat Alex’s lunch. Click on this link to see a large collection

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You could not have written it

On Thursday night last, while waiting for the squad to arrive to load Chippy for our adventures in Maidens, we heard a shout from a small yacht that was tacking near the Club beach. We thought he was asking about coming ashore with his yacht and went down the beach

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Dumbarton row in company

A crew of 5 took Zebra up to up the Leven accompanied by kindred Kayakers, a fantastic day had by all, special mention goes to Tom Kater who arrived in the morning to have a paddle however the rowing crew was short of a crew member and Tom stepped into the

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Royal West takes part in Doors Open Day

The Club looked fantastic over the weekend with the freshly painted exterior, new stairs, boat sheds open and visitors wandering around. Everyone who called in was surprised by our facilities and history. Some were so impressed they took away Membership Application Forms. Thanks to all the members who provided tours

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