The Scottish Canoe Association’s annual Paddle show is growing this year, and being transformed into Scotland’s Festival of Paddlesport. It will take place on the weekend of 24th-26th October, at the Dewars Centre in Perth and, most excitingly, at the adjacent Perth Leisure Pool. Across the weekend there will be
Good to see members using the Club grounds for activities that don’t involve going afloat, especially in the recent good weather when sitting by the water’s edge with a drink, good company and a BBQ going can be “just the ticket”. If you are using the “Half barrel” BBQ, can
Paul Edgar has organised an overnight trip to Ardentinny, camping at the centre, for beginners to get an experience of what is possible. He has circulated information, if you have not received this email him at canoeing@rwsabc.com. He is looking for confirmation from participants, so he can make sure we
The last week has seen the Club busy on a number of fronts. You might have noticed the roadworks at the corner of the Esplanade and Eldon Street. This was being carried out on behalf of a firm called CTIL, who have leased the upper section of our back garden
If you have been down to the Club in the last few weeks you will have noticed the summer has encouraged considerable growth of weeds on the dinghy park and the slope up to the clubhouse. A lot of these can be pulled out relatively easily. If you can spare
On a gloriously clear evening members, young & old, enjoyed an evening on the water. After a sudden change of plans, due to a stiff breeze preventing them crossing the river, a group of kayakers headed round into Cardwell Bay to practice stroke work followed by some daring games in
Seven of us had a lovely paddle to Ardentinny via Kilcreggan and Knockderry and returned via Strone and Kilcreggan, a healthy 17 miles.
About 60 members enjoyed a great evening of live entertainment, good simple food and pleasant company on Saturday night. The day was spent getting the clubhouse ready, with a canopy constructed outside to protect the chef from falling objects. It was complete with electric and candle light. The new Club
The Club Midsummer BBQ is TONIGHT. Live music by Equinox starts at 8pm and food will be served from 9pm. Can anyone who has not already indicated they are attending please get there tickets in the clubhouse this afternoon. This is so that we make sure we have enough food.
The weather on Tuesday evening was ideal. Members enjoyed a trip to Kilcreggan, above, as well as messing about in the bay, below. It was also the first sculling outing for the Club’s youngest member, Sarah Graham (9), see below. In returning from thier, at times, exciting crossing to Kilcreggan,