As promised, with summer trips now likely to wind down and become more weather and daylight dependent, up comes the surf!
Angus Nicol digs deep in moderate surf conditions at Quendale yesterday
Club members enjoyed an afternoon of moderate surf at Quendale yesterday , with occasional runs of bigger waves. Surf gurus Jonathan and Jim on [...]
Venue: Ireland, Bigton up to Maywick Leader: Tam
Depending on sea state, looking to paddle from Ireland, Bigton up coast and into Maywick. If you would like to come on this paddle contact either Tam (01950477222) or Craig (01950477644 or 07795674053) before 9 pm tonight.
Members of the Shetland Canoe Club raft up for a photo opportunity during the Tall Ships event.
During the Tall Ships 2011 event in Lerwick 39 members of Shetland Canoe Club went for a paddle amongst the magnificent vessels, pausing along the way to raft up and get a group shot of everyone there. Click [...]
Venue: Stenness to Hillswick Leader: Ian.
Paddling from Stenness, to be on the water for 1pm, Coming out at Hillswick approx 6pm. Maybe possible to go to Dor Holm and the Drongs.
This paddle is open to beginners and experienced paddlers.
If you would like to go on this paddle then contact Ian on 01595880769 before 6pm Sat night [...]
Venue: Billster, North Nesting CHANGE OF START POINT
Leader: Julie Easy trip open to all 1 star and experienced
Leave from Billister, North Nesting paddling to Kirkabister, North Nesting. On the water for 7pm. Distance approx 8 – 9 km.
A short car shuttle will be required so arrive early.
Club boats limited to 11, so contact Craig early [...]
Venue: Whiteness Leader: Julie
THis paddle will meet at Whiteness shop at 6:30 Tues evening. This paddle is open to all 1 star and experienced paddlers. The trip will leave from Strom bridge and paddle down stromness voe and back up Whiteness voe.
The trip will be approx 11km. If you would like to come on this paddle [...]
Leader: Tam
Venue:Walls/Westerwick
Meet at Walls boating club at 12:30 looking to be on the water for 1pm.
Leaving Walls and heading round to Westerwick, Mark from America is coming along with Tam on this paddle, if you would like to join them contact Tam on 01950477222 (leave a message if not in) or Craig.
Wind looking to be [...]
Due to planned trip in Lerwick harbour there will be no training session at Bridge End Thursday night. This is open to all club members.
We are taking all equipment into Lerwick to paddle around the harbour amongst the Tall ships. If you would like to participate on this trip contact Craig on 07795674053 (day) or [...]
Venue: Nibon Leader: Angus
This trip will meet at Mavis Grind 6:45 latest. It is proposed to paddle from Nibon back down to Mavis Grind.
(Alternatively if weather permits trip may leave Mavis Grind and head south to Muckle Roe.)
This is open to experienced and the stronger 1 star paddlers. The trip will be approx 6 km [...]
Venue: Cunningsburgh – Sandwick
Leader: Tam
This paddle will be leaving from Aithvoe pier, on the water for 7pm. Travelling south along coast to Sandsayre pier, Sandwick.
This is an easy trip open to all 1 star + experienced.
Contact Craig to let him know numbers and with equipment requirements if you would like to come on this trip.