ORKNEY
70 Islands - 17 Inhabited
Orkney is a world class paddling destination with often challenging conditions and fast flowing tides for the experienced paddler but, if you prefer, you can nearly always find sheltered waters whatever the weather. Britain's highest cliffs, really impressive caves, arches and tunnels, miles of sandy beaches, wrecked ships, World Heritage Site status archaeology, teeming with wild life, the Orkney Islands have it all.
1973 - 2013
2013 is the 40th anniversary of the formation of Kirkwall Kayak Club
Camping Trip
As part of our anniversary celebrations we are planning a weekend camping trip and barbecue on the Orkney mainland with paddling opportunities for both senior and junior paddlers. It would be great if some parents could join us for the barbecue and camp. The planned weekend is 6/7 July. More details to follow soon.
Sea Kayaking
During the summer months Club Members meet up on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and sometimes for longer trips at the weekend.
Junior and Beginner Paddles - meet up at Scapa Pier each Tuesday evening at 7 pm.
Senior Paddles - meet up outside Guide Hall in OIC Car Park off Thoms Street each Thursday evening at 6.30 pm.
Please CLICK HERE for further details.
From time to time, weather permitting, ad hoc paddling trips may be arranged. Watch out for announcements on this site or by text.
Sea paddles are open to KKC and OSKA Members. Visiting paddlers who wish to join us on a paddle can become Visiting Members for a nominal fee. This will however be at the discretion of the Trip Leader on the day.
Pool Training
Pool Training will restart in November 2013 when we will move to the new swimming pool at Pickaquoy.
Please CLICK HERE for further details.
Canoe Polo
Canoe polo has finished for the season and will restart in the new swimming pool at P:icky in November 2013.
CLICK HERE to open the polo section.
Orkney Sea Kayaking Symposium
Paddle Orkney '13 takes place 3 - 4 August 2013 and we have a stunning line up of instructors.
Details to follow shortly.
Facebook
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Blue Door
KKC is in the Blue Door 20 - 25 May 2013.
This is a major fund raising event for us and we need to be checking our attics and garages and clearing out our wardrobes and cupboards in the search for no longer needed items we can offer for sale during that week.
We also need volunteers to help in the shop, 1 volunteer per weekday and 2 on Saturday. Daily duty can be split between more than 1 person. If you can help please speak to John Mowat or leave a message HERE.
Orkney Video
Our friends Desi and Catriona from Northern Ireland have posted this great video on YouTube of their recent Orkney visit.
Kirkwall Kayak Club is affiliated to the Scottish Canoe Association.
For more information contact Kristian Cooper on 07708 271108 or John Mowat on 01856 872922.
John has been kayaking for over forty years and has held British Canoe Union (BCU) coaching qualifications for forty years.
Our UKCC Level 2 Coaches (L to R) Peter Woodward, Kristian Cooper, Lesley Mackay and Mary Saunders.
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