Club Information
Members of Stonehaven Canoe Club are mainly involved in sea kayaking. We run pool sessions for members from early January until the end of March.
From the end of April to mid September we normally train from Stonehaven harbour.
The club meets at Stonehaven Canoe Club boat shed, along Shorehead.
Sea kayaking - the NE Scottish coastline, particularly near Stonehaven is an excellent place to sea kayak.
Over the summer (From May to September) we run Monday
night sea trips from Stonehaven. It is advisable to arrive prompt at 6pm in
order to get fitted out with a boat etc.
Stonehaven Canoe Club annual membership fees are shown
on the Membership Page.
These fees help towards the cost of new equipment, repairs, the shed rental,
insurances etc. and affiliation to the Scottish Canoe Association (SCA).
Members are encouraged to become an individual/family member with the SCA and
benefit from all their perks.
Taster sessions for prospective new members may be offered
periodically. For new members, training sessions will be run in foundation
paddling and rescue skills.
It is now our policy that each member gain the generic
Stonehaven Canoe Club 2 Star award prior to participating in any trips. Obviously
some people may already have the skills but will still have to be assessed
unless they already hold the BCU 2 star award or higher.
Members who have gained their SCC 2 Star skills will be given the opportunity
to go on evening trips up and down the coast, provided the conditions are
suitable, and also day and weekend trips. Day and weekend trips
are organised by committee members, trip leaders
and coaches. Each trip is graded according to abilities.
All members are kept informed of trips via e-mail and the Spond App.
We have meetings twice a year, normally online – all
club members are welcome.
We are a friendly group of people who support and encourage members to progress.
Members are able to hire the clubs equipment (sea kayaks, river kayaks, surf kayaks and open canoes) for use on club trips.
All members must be over 18 years old.