Inverness Canoe Club :: Club Curach Inbhir Nis

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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...

 

Spring Course 2012

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The Spring Course is Inverness Canoe Club's annual introduction to canoeing and kayaking course, held primarily at the Muirtown Basin in Inverness. It is aimed at people who are new to canoeing and kayaking and would like some foundation skills and knowledge.

The course intended to be a recreational training programme, on completion of which attendees may expect to exceed the requirements of the (UKCC) BCU One Star performance award, and have progressed some way towards the BCU Two Star award.

Download the course syllabus here: http://www.invernesscc.org.uk/downloads/cat_view/45-club-documents/91-course-forms-a-guidance.html

The course will run from Friday 13th April 2012 until Wednesday 9th May (incl. all Friday and Wednesday evenings inbetween). Sessions will be held principally at Muirtown Basin in Inverness, although the first two Friday nights will be at the Aquadome in Inverness. There will also be a variety of weekend day trips.

You can signup online at: https://subscriptions.invernesscc.org.uk/courses/spring

Or via post by downloading an application form here: http://www.invernesscc.org.uk/downloads/cat_view/45-club-documents/91-course-forms-a-guidance.html

Last Updated on Thursday, 01 March 2012 21:52
 

New Club Base Project

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Inverness Canoe Club is embarking on an exciting project to establish a new club base at Dochgarroch, to the south-west of Inverness.

We have created a special webpage to provide information to our members about the project; initially in the form of a questions and answers document. We'll also post news and updates on this page as the project evolves.

The project will only be a success with the support of our members, so please take some time to read through the questions and answers and, if you'd like to get involved, drop us a line at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

You can access the club base webpages here: http://www.invernesscc.org.uk/about-the-club/new-club-base-project.html

Last Updated on Monday, 23 January 2012 01:10
 

Forthcoming Events

Spring Course 2012
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Spring Course 2012
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Spring Course 2012
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Newsflash

Malcolm Wield will be running two canoe trips for less experienced club canoe paddlers on consecutive Sunday's in August. 
 
The trips will each be Grade 2 and be dependant on enough water in the rivers. They are full day trips, but should be all done by 4pm ish. Meeting 0930 at the Scout Hut both days.
 
The trip on the 15th will be on the River Conon from Achilty Dam to Conon Bridge. The trip on the 22nd will be on the bottom section of the River Findhorn from Mains of Sluie to near the A96. Preference on this trip will be given to those on the first trip or slightly more experienced paddlers as it is a little bit more technical and certainly more strenuous.
 
Both trips are stunning, canoe river touring in the Highlands at it's best!
 
The trips are limited to a max of 4 boats running as tandems. That is 8 places available. If you need club boats/kit you will need to arrange to book them out via the on-line booking system yourself.
 
Please let Malc know if you would like to go and if you can transport a boat on your car: malcolmwield@btinternet.com or 07833 681730.