Shetland Canoe Club

Congratulations to those who did their FRST Training on the 21st

Julie — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:11:58 +0000

Well done to those who braved the cold last Saturday and achieved their FRST qualification. Not the nicest of days but it seems to be the way the weather is behaving lately.

Don’t forget to complete your forms for the next stage to ensure you are enroled.

Any questions e-mail Mave.

FRST Training day 21st January 2012

Julie — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:04:55 +0000

One week till the next FSRT day

The next day for completing Foundation Rescue and Safety Training is Saturday 21 January. Martin Rickard can assess only 6 people but he is happy to have more people come along and take part. The training begins at 9am at Bridge End and will finish by about 4.

Part of the training will be indoors but for the outdoor part a dry suit and hood are recommended. If you have a helmet or towline bring it along and remember lunch and a towel. Hot showers available.

To obtain a certificate from the SCA you need to pay £5 admin charge, £10 for non members. Give that to Martin on the day and he will do the paper work.

Winter Pool Sessions start on 2nd Feb again

Julie — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:02:12 +0000

Wnter Pool Sessions start again on the 2nd February at the clickimin. So if any of you guys have put the odd gram or oz (depending on your currency ) on over the festive season nows your chance to get that six pack back into shape.

Usual time 8.00 p.m. on thursdays.

Congratulations!

Julie — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:18:36 +0000

Well done to the 5 brave souls who took part in the Foundation Safety and Rescue Training day on Sunday. They have taken the first step towards becoming Level 1 Coaches.

The day was cold but at least the gales eased for the occasion. A large part of the training was indoors and the time on and in the water was carefully monitored by Martin so that no one got too cold. They must have enjoyed it as some are thinking of going along to sit in on the next training day!

The Next FSRT Training Day

Martin is willing to run another FSRT day soon for the 3 people who could not be fitted in on Sunday. There are spaces available if you would like to take part. You can complete this training even if you do not want to go on to do the rest of the Level 1 Coach course.

Level 1 Coach

Is there anyone out there who would like to do the Level 1 Coach training but has not got round to saying so yet? Remember any one with Two Star can apply. Let Mave know at mavis.robertson@hotmail.co.uk as soon as possible to secure a place. We can then arrange the next FSRT day at a time to suit you.

Thursday Sessions Finished

Mark — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:43:51 +0000

Just a quick note to remind folks that the Thursday night pool sessions are finished for 2011. Sessions in 2012 will be publicised in due course. Thanks

Proposed Level 1 Coach Training Course

Julie — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:08:25 +0000

Four day course, over two weekends March 3/4 and March 17/18 of 2012

Provided by Dave Rossetter and company

Each day 9am to 6pm at Bridge End

Mainly on the water some work at home in the evening

Maximum number of participants 12

Prerequisites

Over 16
UKCC Two Star
Foundation Rescue and Safety Training essential
Coach Registration with SCA £39 for members
Recommended, but not essential, 1 day (6 hour) First Aid

Every candidate will have to apply to the SCA for a scholarship. With assistance from those scholarships and an SIC Development Grant the Shetland Canoe Club will meet the other costs

How to Apply

Initially please email mavis.robertson@hotmail.co.uk to express your intention to take part and state whether or not you have a FRST certificate

Official Forms to Fill In

The Coach Registration form and the Scholarship Application form will need to be completed soon. They are available on the SCA website. Please do not complete them yet. We will arrange to do them together to make it easier and to ensure that we know exactly who is applying and how the money will work out.

Completing Foundation Rescue and Safety Training (FRST)

Most Level 1 Coach courses are offered on a residential basis over 5 days and the first day is for completing the FSRT certificate. Since we have Martin Rickard here who is qualified to assess it we can manage to run the course over 4 action-packed days!

For those who have not already done the FRST day Martin Rickard will be providing a training day very soon

Surf Report

Arthur — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 10:45:36 +0000

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 hand with their specialist surf boats to capitalise on the conditions. High energy stuff, good fun, and as hard or easy as you want it to be.

Alternative Activities

Jonathan — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:14:52 +0000

As the summer draws to a close, you might be thinking of drying off the kit and packing it away until next year.

Well, think again!

Kayaking isn’t just a summer sport. It may be cold, windy and wet (let’s face it, in our sport it’s always wet), but there’s still fun to be had. Here are a couple of activities that you might consider:

1. Come and play on the waves. Surf kayaking in short boats is great fun when the swell is anywhere between south-westerly and south-easterly (most good beaches in Shetland face south or south east)

2. Head for the rivers. OK, we don’t have rivers in Shetland, but there are plenty on the mainland and every year a small bunch of us head south for a bit of exilerating white water fun. The plan this year is to paddle during the week before the Perth paddle show http://www.canoescotland.org/events/ScotlandsCanoeShow.aspx on 22-23 October, and possibly take in the Tay Descent http://www.canoescotland.org/events/TayDescent.aspx. We’ll be choosing rivers to suit the abilities of anyone who cares to join us – easy or mental as appropriate.

If you fancy either of these activities, let me know.

Jonathan

Club Trip Tues 23rd Aug

Craig — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:47:17 +0000

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.

Paddle to Vaila

Julie — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:34:52 +0000

Club Trip to Vaila – Saturday 20^th August

Tam is organising a paddle trip to Vaila this Saturday leaving at 10.00 from Walls Marina.

Plan is to paddle to Vaila and stop for lunch and visit the Sperm Whale Exhibit and then have a walk about and more paddling. Vaila is a nice island to paddle around and there are also other Voes to explore as well if it is a bit lumpy on the seaward side.

The link to the exhibit is attached for additional reading.

http://shetlopedia.com/Vaila#Sperm_Whale_Exhibit

If you are interested in going on this trip please contact Tam on either of the numbers listed as the trailer will need to be checked and loaded up for those needing gear.

Tam

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