Come and Try Paddling! This Thursday!

No regular Tuesday paddle this week however as part of the annual Regatta, Lochaber Yacht Club and Nevis Canoe Club are combining to organise a "come and try it” night on Thursday 19th June 2014 at 7pm at the Yacht Club on Achintore Road.

We will have Sea Kayaks, GP kayaks, Canoes, buoyancy aids, paddles and some spray decks (all courtesy of OB Loch Eil), but not wet suits or other personal gear.  Prepare to get wet, but hopefully you won’t!  Changing facilities in LYC.

Some sailing boats will also be available and LYC will be able to offer ‘come and try’ sailing trips on the night.  Wet suits are advised for these trips just in case!

Catering, ie burgers, kebabs, beer, wine, and soft drinks will be for sale from around 6.30pm

Adult beginners and visitors are welcome and will be given club membership for the night. Juniors, accompanied by a responsible adult, are also welcome.

Two or possibly three safety boats will be on the water in addition to some more experienced paddlers acting as organisers.  The current plan (subject to weather) is:

1. Total first timers and juniors on the water close to the slipway from 7pm.
2. An organised paddle along the Fort William seafront for those with a little experience, departing at 7.30pm.
3. A longer organised paddle for those with more experience departing at 7.30pm.  Dependant on the prevailing wind, this will either visit Stronchreggan and Conaglen or circumnavigate the islands around Corpach.

Afterwards, a bit of a social in the LYC clubhouse.

Arrive at LYC changed and ready for kick off at 7pm.  Any queries please call on 01397 703711or 07780 546191 or email me on allan-lindsay@tiscali.co.uk.