For Sale on 15th August
McNulty Huntsman, with Lendl paddle and neoprene spray deck £425
Dagger Honcho, which has airbags and voyager fitted hip pads (full WW spec) £300
Contact Simon simon_parrott@sky.com
Canoeing and Kayaking with Helensburgh C.C.
For Sale on 15th August
McNulty Huntsman, with Lendl paddle and neoprene spray deck £425
Dagger Honcho, which has airbags and voyager fitted hip pads (full WW spec) £300
Contact Simon simon_parrott@sky.com
Thursday 14th: Canoe Practice at Craigendoran Geoff, Willie, Euan and Natalie
With only 4 of us turning up we decided on a roughish water canoe paddle. An enjoyable game but not a serious proposition for the sea.
Thursday 21st: Cove, Blairmore and Strone Geoff, James, Laura, Mick, Damien and Stewart
At 7pm the rain was bouncing. At 7.01 it stopped and we crossed a tranquil Loch Long to Blairmore. Pushed on round to the Holy Loch for a drink in the Strone Inn. A wonderful evening.
Thursday 28th: Craigendoran-Ardmore. Geoff, Euan, Natalie, Willie, Stewart, Mel
A pleasant paddle by kayak and canoe (W&N).
Sunday 31st: A trip round Loch Lomond Isle with Myles Myles, Willie, Keith, Geoff, Stella, Mel, Vee, Boo, another Ranger
This was a “pilot” trip organised under the umbrella of the National Park. Myles, as a senior water Ranger provided insight into the natural history of the islands including the wallabies (could not find any), Capercaillie (found “pooh”) and the Ospreys of which we saw two. Trip promised some lively kayaking (Force 4 plus) which failed to materialise, unlike the precipitation. An excellent trip which we hope will lead to regular Ranger led paddles in the future.
(Photos to follow)
Here’s the piece on the club as a stand-alone. Geoff and Euan interviewed on URTV Helensburgh
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.
To view: http://helensburgh.urtv.co.uk/stories/513-urtv-sport-july-2nd
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
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.
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.