Programme

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Provisional Nevis Canoe Club Kayak Programme 2019 and 2020
Trips are organised not led. The decision to go afloat, to continue or to return because of weather, boat or crew suitability is the responsibility of each individual kayaker.
The contact is not responsible for providing kit or transport but will help where possible.
If you wish to take part in a trip let the contact know by phone or email so that the contact can coordinate transport or make known last minute changes of plan such as a change of venue because of weather etc.
The "meet at" time is at the grid ref., at the venue, ready to go on the water. More info. at the bottom of the page.
Tues Eve sea kayak trips are in blue.
Introductory sessions are in green but most Tues Eve sessions are ok for those with basic skills.
White Water sessions are in Red
Day (and longer) sea kayak trips are in purple.
Other events including doing safety cover for open water swims are in black.

DECEMBER 2019
Sun 8th 1200 ish Loch Leven - Isles of Glencoe. Contact Paul 07721958517
Thur 12th 1830 for 1900 A date for a get together in the Moorings Hotel. Contact Ian ianmacl12@gmail.com

JANUARY 2020
Saturday 25th Highland Open Water Swim (HOWS) training day on Loch Sunart using kayaks, rescue boats and swimmers. Meet at Resipole 1100. Contact Colin 07850 731523 or email colin3105@aol.co.uk.

FEBRUARY 2020
Sat 8th Glenuig HOWS Contact Colin
Sunday 23rd Appin. - Meet at Appin House layby ready to be on the water at 1030; provisional plan is to go with the tide down to Lismore and possibly round to Port Ramsay then back with the rising tide.
Contact Paul 07721 958517 or pjbiggin@gmail.com

MARCH 2020
Sun 1st Lismore HOWS Contact Colin
Fri 6th. Pool session for members in the water 8 till 9 pm. contact nevicc@hotmail.co.uk These sessions are intended for practicing basic techniques, self rescue, and other techniques - with 10 boats in the water acrobatics will not be possible.
Fri 13th. Pool session for improvers in the water 8 till 9 pm.
Fri 20th. Pool session for improvers in the water 8 till 9 pm.
Fri 27th. Pool session for improvers in the water 8 till 9 pm.

APRIL 2020
Sat 18th Salen HOWS Contact Colin
Fri 27th. Introduction Pool session in the water 8 till 9 pm. The aim of this session and the three following Mondays at Outward Bound Locheil is to take anyone interested in an introduction to sea kayaking in the hope that they can join the club during our various outings; principally our Tuesday evening sessions at various venues around Lochaber. Ally Connolly has agreed to act as our instructor. For further information contact nevicc@hotmail.co.uk
Mon 30th. On the water 1900 - 2030 (meet 6:30) Outward Bound Locheil Introduction Sessions contact nevicc@hotmail.co.uk

MAY 2020
Mon 7th On the water 1900 - 2030 meet 6:30 Outward Bound Locheil Introduction Sessions contact nevicc@hotmail.co.uk
Mon 14th On the water 1900 - 2030 meet 6:30 Outward Bound Locheil Introduction Sessions contact nevicc@hotmail.co.uk The last session will include self rescue techniques. You will get wet!
Sat 16th May Resipole HOWS Contact Colin
Tue 19th 19:00 Loch Leven islands from Callart NN088602 HW 1657 - 3.2 m Sunset 2139
Tue 26th May 19:00 Castle Stalker from Appin NM929491 HW 2056 - 3.6 m Sunset 2151
 
JUNE 2020
Tue 02 Jun 19:00 Loch Oich from 7 Heads NN304989 HW 2107 - 3.6 2209
Sat 13th Jun Sound of Mull HOWS Contact Colin
Tue 16 Jun 19:00 Loch Ailort - Goat Island from Forsay NM690780 HW 1513 - 2.9 m Sunset 2213
Tue 23 Jun 19:00 Kinlochleven from Caolasnacon NN134613 HW 2010 - 3.7 m Sunset 2215
Tue 30 Jun 19:00 Balnagowan from Cuil bay NM979552 HW 1416 - 3.1 m Sunset 2214
 
JULY 2020
Tue 07 Jul 19:00 Loch nan Uamh from Druimindarrroch NM684843 HW 2014 - 3.7 m Sunset 2209
Tue 14 Jul 19:00 Peanmeanach from Alisary, Loch Ailort NM742800 HW 1254 - 2.9 m Sunset 2001
Sun 19th Lochaline HOWS Contact Colin
Tue 21 Jul 19:00 Arisaig Isles from Traigh NM657903 HW 1920 - 3.8 m Sunset 2151
Tue 28 Jul 19:00 Loch Lochy from Clunes Bay NN204886 HW 1222 - 3.14 m Sunset 2138
 
AUGUST 2020
Tue 04 Aug 19:00 Linnhe picnic site to Inverscaddle NN039657 HW 1925 - 3.7 m Sunset 2124
Tue 11 Aug 19:00 Ballachulish Bridge from Lochside cottages NN074584 HW 2332 - 3.2 m Sunset 2108
Tue 18 Aug 19:00 Drumfern, Locheil to Caol shinty club - shuttle NN103762 HW 1825 - 3.8 m Sunset 2051
Tue 25 Aug 19:00 Linnhe picnic site to Caol shinty club - shuttle NN103762 HW 2325 - 3.4 m Sunset 2034
 
SEPTEMBER 2020
Tue 01 Sep 19:00 Caledonian Canal from Banavie top lock. NN115772 HW 1838 - 3.7 m Sunset 2015
Tue 08 Sep 19:00 Loch Shiel River Callop from Slattach NM901806 HW 2201 - 3.4 m Sunset 1957
Tue 15 Sep 18:00 Loch Linnhe from yacht club night paddle NN094732 HW 1723 - 3.7 m Sunset 1938
Fri 18th and Sat 19th Corryvreckan HOWS Contact Colin
 
OCTOBER 2020
Sat 10th Falls of Lora HOWS Contact Colin
 
NOVEMBER 2020
Corran Narrows and Glencoe HOWS Contact Colin
 

Programme coordinator Paul Biggin 01397 772459 or 07721 958517 neviscc@hotmail.co.uk A few days before each meet contact details and any changes to the venue will be emailed to all members.
More trips will be added as the season progresses. If you want to suggest a venue or can volunteer to act as the contact then please let Paul know.

 Trips are graded either A,B or C as below:
A: Dependent on weather conditions, these trips will be suitable for beginners, with regular opportunities to get out of the kayak to rest and with little chance of experiencing challenging paddling conditions caused by tide.
B: These trips are more suited to paddlers with some experience, as additional levels of sea kayaking fitness and boat confidence may be required in order to get maximum enjoyment.
C: Although sometimes avoidable, these trips may require negotiation of complicated water, crossings or sections of coast where it is impossible to get out of the boat for longer periods of time. May involve remote camping where escape may be challenging in adverse weather.