Canoeing and Kayaking with Helensburgh C.C.
Adult Basic:
Pool Sessions. Tues 14th Feb to Tues 6th April(Easter)
Open Water: 1. Sun March 11th Luss 10 am, 2. Sun March 25th (provisonal) RNYC 10am 3. TBA
Sea Kayak Weekend. Sat/Sun 3rd/4th March. Suitable for those who have completed training but need trip experience. Camping.
Club AGM Weds 14th March .John St 20:30
Six hardy souls plus Grant took part in the final open water session of the course. The photos do not convey the temperature of the Loch in mid February
Douglas Wilcox who is the author/creator of the Scottish Sea Kayaking Website (gallery: http://www.gla.ac.uk/departments/medicalgenetics/seakayaking.htm; Blog http://seakayakphoto.blogspot.com/) will be talking to the club Wednesday 8th Feb at 8.30 in the Scout Hall, John St, Helensburgh.
Geoff
Paddlers: Geoff, Lee and Ian P.
Route: Inverbeg, Firkin Point Car Park, Across Loch, Rowardennan, Inverbeg.
A hastily arranged midweek paddle to make use of good forecast. Weather turned out to be fantastic and the Loch looked at its best. Glorious day trip.
Foundation Safety and Rescue: Pool 10th,17th,24th,31st Jan and 7th Feb. Theory: 12th Jan, John St. Outdoor: 18th Feb Luss. 2 groups occupying all pool
Adult Basic Skills. Pool 14th, 21st, 28thFeb. 6th,13th,20th, 27th March, 3rd and 10th April. Outdoor Sessions TBA. 1 class max 8
Rolling.Up to 8 from 14th Feb
Paddlers: Dee, Geoff, Euan, John D., Ian P., Hugh McN, Jamie
Report: A lovely, calm, misty morn for this Basic Skills Training Paddle.
Route took us out to InchConnachan to see Wallabies (actually seen!) then back to Ardlochlay for personnel change. From Ardlochaly round to InchGalbraith (castle) and Inchmoan for lunch. Gentle paddle through islands and back home by 14.00. A lovely restful day.
The film of the Pool session 1/11/11 can be seen at http://helensburgh.tv/companies/sport?title=sport. They did an excellent job with the edit
FOR SALE
With the agreement of the Committee these two boats are for sale initially to club members only. If there are no takers I will advertise them on Gum Tree.
Valley Large Volume Plastic Sea Kayak suitable for an adult at least 5′ 10″ to 6′ 6″ and weighing over 12 stone minimum. (Essentially somebody Robin’s size or bigger.)The hull is in excellent condition with no leaks; both fore and aft compartments are dry with good hatches. Fixed seat and basic backrest with sliding footpegs. Skeg is missing and the skeg wire needs replacing too. Available for a trial paddle of course – cost £200 sold as seen.
North Shore Low Volume GRP/Composite Sea Kayak suitable for a large child or small to medium adult – up to 5′ 10″ and no more than 11 stone. Hull is good; skeg is in place but the skeg wire needs replacing. Fixed seat and basic backrest with sliding footpegs. Forward hatch cover is perished but serviceable; aft hatch cover requires seals replacing but is serviceable just. This is a super little SK for private ownership but totally unsuitable for the rough and tumble of club use; with a little TLC it is good for many years yet. Cost £200 sold as seen and is course available for a trial paddle.
Bids to Colin at lomondkayakclubcoach@gmail.com
Sea Kayak:
Navigation and Planning Sessions: These will take place on Thursday evenings at the Cottage, John St Scout Halls on Thursdays 10th/17th and 24th November at 8pm, There will be a small charge of £10 (for the 3) to cover the room hire. The sessions are open to all interested, for new information or revision.
Paddlers: Euan, Geoff and new guys: Bella, Dee, Ian and Tom
It was one of those days; cloud almost touched the water and the rain bounced off the surface. And yet. Dead calm, quiet beauty and a great group. The loch was over 1m higher than normal which allowed us up the river further than ever before, made the landing and seal launch from Fraoch Eilean (the little island off Luss) easy, and the drop from the pier acceptable for beginners. The session was completed by a capsize and swim ashore. Well done to the participants and thanks to Willie for bringing out the gear. Wet is not an obstacle to a great time kayaking.
