Inverness Canoe Club :: Club Curach Inbhir Nis

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Welcome to the Inverness Canoe Club Website.

We’re a group of recreational paddlers based in the Scottish Highlands who enjoy all forms of canoeing and kayaking. Our members can be found on (and in) the waters around Inverness most weekends of the year.  We are active in most forms of paddlesport – whitewater, sea touring, open boat paddling and surf.

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We aim to cater for paddlers of all abilities by promoting the sport of canoeing within a safe and friendly environment. We have a growing membership and are affiliated to the Scottish Canoe Association.

Whether you want to start kayaking, improve your skills or just want to enjoy your paddling then ICC has something to offer.

What are the main benefits of joining Inverness Canoe Club?

  • A likeminded, sociable group of people to paddle with;
  • A chance to enjoy the Scottish Highlands from a different perspective;
  • A safe and friendly environment in which to build your experience;
  • Frequent evening and weekend sea kayaking trips in the summer;
  • River kayaking trips whenever water levels are good;
  • Advice (and tall stories) from more experienced paddlers;
  • Pool sessions in the winter to improve your skills (basic strokes, rolling, rescues etc);
  • A chance to develop your skills and gain coaching qualifications;
  • Discount from local outdoor pursuit retail outlets.

Visit the about us section for more information, or if you want to join us, feel free click on join the club in the main menu...

 

Slalom Course :: Cùrsa Slalom

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Inverness Canoe Club is currently progressing an exciting project to bring a mini slalom course to Bught Park, Inverness.

The project was initially set in motion by former ICC President and SCA Regional Coaching Organiser, Steve MacKinnon, however the club has now added its weight to proceedings in order to maximise funding streams and support.

We are still at an early stage and funding applications still in the pipeline, however we are happy to announce that we have already secured funding from greeninverness and sponsorship from Brandon Landscpaing Ltd. Both of these organisations' input and support, especially at such an early stage, is extremely welcome and appreciated.

Please keep an eye on the Bught Park Slalom Course page in the About the Club section for news as things progress...

Last Updated on Saturday, 06 March 2010 20:40
 

Introduction to Kayaking Course

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We will once again be running an Introduction to Kayaking course this Spring, on Wednesday and Friday evenings from the 7th April to th 30th April 2010.

The course is aimed at beginners who want to learn basic kayaking skills and be able to join club trips - river or sea.  Those who wish can also undertake an assessment for their BCU/UKCC One Star Award after the course (and completing the 4 journeys you need for this award). 

The course will start on the 7th April and run for 4 weeks, training sessions will be held on Wednesday and Friday evenings.  The cost of the course is £60 (which includes boat/equipment hire).

There are a limited number of space offered on a first come first served basis.  All participants must be members of the club.  A minimum age of 16 is required for participants.
 
Location: Muirtown Basin, Inverness
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Forthcoming Events

Club Pool Session
Fri, Mar 12th, @9:00pm
East Coast Day Trip (Sea)
Sat, Mar 13th, @8:00am

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Newsflash

It's Ceilidh time again and this year promises to be even bigger and, if possible, better than last year!

The location for this year's Ceilidh is the Recreation Hall (which also has a functioning bar) located within Raigmore Hospital. 

Hosting the festivities this year will be Ceilidh band '*The Cat's Back*', who should have us up out of our seats and dancing for most of the night. To add to the occasion we also have our own collection of musicians to play during break, which  also promises to get the feet tapping and bottoms jigging.

A full buffet will be laid out for your enjoyment.

We will also be hosting the much anticipated 'Awards Ceremony' which brings much hilarity.

If you would like to join us this year, the date for your diary is Friday 4th December.

Tickets are £15 per person, which can be obtained during pool sessions from Kym or send a cash/ cheque (payable to 'Inverness Canoe Club') to:

Rhona Stewart
38 Moray Park Place
Inverness
IV2 7NG

Please make sure that you include your return address so that your tickets can be posted out to you!

Lets make this another year to remember...

For more info, email: rhona@stewart4416.freeserve.co.uk