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

From Monday 15 June, we'll be using a new equipment hire booking system to manage club equipment hire. Full details of our new equipment hire policy and guidelines for booking equipment can be found under the 'Equipment Hire' section of the website.

The main changes are as follows:

  • The hire of equipment for non-club activities will now be £10 per day;
  • The hire of equipment for club activities remains £5 per day;
  • The availability of boats can be viewed via the club's website and/or the new electronic 'boat hire system';
  • A list of 'volunteer hirers' can be view on the website (please don't aways call the same person!);
  • Revised terms & conditions of hire are available to view via the website - this include limitations to the use of club equipment.