Some pictures of the family day on Saturday, it actually turned out to be quite a day as the 3 newly elected provosts from East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire and Inverclyde came down along with the Lord Lieutenant and his wife and lady Lucinda Shaw Stewart to inspect Whiteforeland and her crew
Kari Tek have announced their second Mid West Sea Kayak Symposium to be held at Tayvallich Argyll from Saturday 5 of May to Monday the 7 of May 2012 The symposium is aimed at beginners and novices Detials on Kari Tek web site or www.midwestsymposium.co.uk
Oban Sea Kayaks will be bring about 22 sea kayaks along from their range of Valley, Northshore, Tiderace & Necky. If anyone is interested in particular kayaks or they would like to try boats to fit a particular size person then it helps if they could email Oban Sea Kayaks
On Saturday the 19th of November the paddle sports discipline had their annual end of season Curry night. This Year it was a very special event thanks to Alan Mortimer of Ware With All services who donated 3 quaichs and 6 medals. The three quaichs were for recognition of members
A day to carryout some basic checks and repairs to the club fleet of kayaks 1. wash down the kayaks inside and out remove grit tie all hatches to the kayaks , check bouyancy of the play boats check all the bouyancy aid . check GRP kayaks for damage meet
A day washing down and checking the clubs fleet and equipment 10.30 am at the club
Saturday 15th October Afternoon paddle activity plus BBQ and presentation of Awards time 1.00 pm All junior paddlers parents and club members welcome 1-3 pm paddle activity 3.30 BBQ and presentations Volunteers required to man the BBQ
A paddle from the head of Loch Etive is planned for the last weekend in October 28-30 subject to weather This trip will involve 2 nights camping and at this time of the year night time temperatures can be below 0 If you are interested speak to Dave about the
Saturday 24th September Lewis organised a days training for a group of 5 of the club paddlers in blustery force 3-4 conditions off Farlie. Lewis put the group through various skills of close quarter manoeuvring. let hope these guys can move on to the assessment once they have cracked open
Maritime conections of Troon will be providing a RYA VHF opperators course at the Club This is a one day vhf radio course and simply tends to be known as the VHF Course. The course/exam leads to the new Short Range Certificate (SRC) and covers the new Global Maritime Distress