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.

Sea Kayaking

During the summer months Club Members meet up on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings. 
 Please CLICK HERE for further details.

Sea paddles are open to KKC 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.
 

Saturday Sea Kayaking
Paddling for more experienced kayakers takes place every Saturday morning in the summer months meeting up at 10am at the Orkney Sailing Club compound at Hatston Slip, Kirkwall.

Booking is essential please CLICK HERE to access our booking system.

Social distancing and good hand hygiene must be maintained at all times.  If you feel unwell please stay at home.  All our procedures will be explained at the safety briefing.

 
Pool Training
Pool training takes place during the winter months in the swimming pool at Pickaquoy Sports Centre on Sunday evenings.  There are separate sessions for Juniors (under 18 years) and Adults.

Booking is essential please CLICK HERE to access our booking system.

Please CLICK HERE for further information on pool training.

Paddle Orkney

A biennial Sea Kayak Symposium based on mainland Orkney next takes place on 17 - 18 July 2027.   

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Blue Door
We are in the Blue Door from 21 June to 5 July 2026.
Please set aside your donations as you do your spring cleaning!

What an amazing facility the Blue Door is and we are so grateful to Eileen Spence and her Blue Door team.

The money raised will be used to update our coaches qualifcations and also purchase boats and equipment to support our successful training programme which embraces all ages and abilities from children to the not so young.

Kirkwall Kayak Club is affiliated to Paddle Scotland.

Please CLICK HERE to contact Kirkwall Kayak Club.

Founder member John Mowat has been kayaking for over fifty years and has held British Canoe Union (BCU) coaching qualifications for most of that time.