URTV
Here’s the piece on the club as a stand-alone. Geoff and Euan interviewed on URTV Helensburgh
Tall Ships: July 2011
Paddlers: Group 1 from Commodore: Hugh, Grant M, Jamie, Myles, Ruth. Group 2 for Craigendoran: Geoff, Vee and Boo
An excellent day. Left 11.45. Slight breeze from NE to push us over to Greenock had disappeared by the time we returned. Eventually two groups met up off Gourock along with half a dozen members of the Royal West Club. Longish break at RWBC clubhouse before returning at about 5pm.
Arisaig, Muck and Eigg: July 2011
Club on Local TV
To view: http://helensburgh.urtv.co.uk/stories/513-urtv-sport-july-2nd
Summer Programme 2011
Training
Grant is offering two programmes over the summer in the Pool and on Open Water on 23rdJuly, 6th August, 20th August and 3rd September.
1) Coaching Skills. This is aimed at those who are or would like to do some coaching.
2) Skills Development. This is aimed at those who have completed a Basic Skills course.
The intention is to run these in parallel with the aspirant coaches doing one to one work with Developers.
Members interested should email Grant at grant.dolier@googlemail.com
Assessment
There will be a 2 Star/PaddlePower Assessment next Saturday (9th) if there are enough people available. Suitable for all who have completed Basic Skills. Pleas email Grant if interested and available.
River Trips
There will be river trips on the 16th/July, 30th July, 13th August, 27th August and 10th September. Contact Grant for more details
Sea Trips
8th to12th. July. Sea Trip is planned, location dependent upon weather. Join in/out by arrangement. Contact Myles for further details
Mid August. : Contact Hugh is.entropical@virgin.net if interested
6th-13th October Ionian Islands (Greece). Contact Geoff Riddington89@hotmail.com if interested
Flat Water/Loch Trips:
Sunday 31st July: Kayak on the Loch with the National Park Rangers (Myles). Luss 12.30 see
http://www.lochlomond-trossachs.org/component/option,com_jcalpro/Itemid,99999999/extid,2313/extmode,view/ for more details;
Thursday 4th to Sunday 7thAugust: Canoe/sea kayak trip along the Caledonian Canal. Suitable for All except complete beginners.. Contact Geoff Riddington89@hotmail.com if interested
Sun 11th September; Support for Charity Swim; Luss to Lomond Shores
A Trip Around the Islands: Loch Lomond 25/26 June 2011
Attending: Geoff, Euan, Stewart, James, Andrew, George, Kevin; Eleanor, Fraser, Euan, Calum, Robbie and Cameron.
The 13 (7 adults, 6 youngsters) of us met at Ardlochlay for the Beginners Canoe Camping Trip around the Islands.
Weather was extremely damp and midgy all afternoon until we camped.
The the cloud slowly lifted and the weather gradually improved until when we camped there was a light breeze, bright periods and no midges.
The campsite was flat and had enough firewood to make an excellent camp fire.
Because of forecast high winds around mid-day it had been decided to get up at 7am and leave as close as possible to 8am. At around 8am the heavens opened and we were caught in a torrential rainstorm. Undaunted we were away by 8.20 and back at Ardlochlay by 8.45.
Despite the weather a good time appears to have been had by all, adults and youngsters.
Loch Long, Thursday 15th June 2011
13 met at Finnart for a paddle. The training group of 8 paddled to Mark for a nose around the bothy, then across to Portincaple and back past the oil terminal.
The 5 sea kayakers managed to get to Carrick Castle before returning via Portincaple in their alloted 2.5 hours.
For information: the oil tanker the Marida Mistletoe tied up at Finnart is registered in the Marshall Islands (if you wondered about that name and flag).
A lovely evening with a light southerly breeze that dropped as the evening progressed.
Thanks to Douglas for the photos.
Canoe Camp, Loch Lomond June 25th-26th
The end of training canoe camp will take place on Sat/Sun 25th/26th June. Meet at Ardlochlay (just south of Luss) at noon, paddle around to campsite on Inchtavannach. Evening paddle exploring the islands and wallaby hunting. Back at Ardlochlay by noon on the Sunday. Forecast is best of summer.
You should aim to be self sufficient for food and camping equipment. Let me know if there are any problems on this score and any canoeing gear needed.
All very welcome.
River Leven 8th June 2011
A flotilla of 19 made the trip. The water was high and the river fast. The barrier at the rowing club was raised and a number managed to squeeze round/over the floating barricade.
Weather was dry and pleasant if rather cold towards the end of the evening.
The speed of the river meant a fast trip but nowhere to stop. The one capsize (trees) was dealt with on the water. Thanks to Wendy Hamilton for the photos
