Started in 1995 by a small group of budding paddlers in the Mallaig area, the club has now grown to around 60 members. Although still centred on the west coast fishing village of Mallaig, we have members in Fort William , Inverness and other far-flung corners of the Highlands (and the world!).

Our activities centre on various aspects of paddlesport and include sea kayaking, winter pool sessions, coaching (especially local youngsters), open boating and white water.

We hold social and fund raising events during the year that aim to be fun and bring the joys of paddling to a wider audience.

During the winter, in between dodging cold waves, we have sessions in the Mallaig pool.

Just about anyone can paddle a kayak or canoe, so if you would like to have a go, contact our membership secretary (see About Us page). You don't need to be young and super-fit -  our members include the middle aged and retired ! 

JOINING THE CLUB
If you think you might like to join our club then get in touch with one of us and you could join us for a paddle or a pool session to see what you think.

Costs:
          Family                   £30
          Individual             £20
          OAP/Unwaged    £15
          Juniors                  £5

Membership is open to all and applicants should complete a MEMBERSHIP FORM

Existing members wishing to renew membership please complete a MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM
Renewals are due on 1st. January.

New members joining after 1st of September in their first year need not pay again until after the end of the following year. For any information concerning menbership contact Joan Smith or Sheila Kingswood .

Coaching
The club has a number of BCU qualified coaches. We encourage improvement of paddling skills through the BCU Star Award scheme and offer informal coaching (pool and outdoor) to members, both junior and adult.

Pool sessions
Coaching for juniors and pool sessions for adults are held on Wednesday evenings at Mallaig pool from October to March. Hire of the pool at other times may be possible if there are sufficient numbers.

Child Protection Policy
The Club adheres to the following Child Protection Policy - available here.

Club Code of Conduct
The Club adheres to the following Code of Conduct - available here.

Constitution
Available here (pdf file). This is a draft copy, amended December 2011, to be approved at the next AGM.

Touring
Sea touring trips are year-round and a programme is issued for the spring to autumn period. These are day or weekend tours and there is also usually a 6 day summer cruise. Overnight stays are normally camping but may be hostel accommodation.

Equipment
The club has a range of sea and white water kayaks plus a Canadian Canoe and associated equipment for hire to members and, at the club’s discretion, to non-members. Prices in pounds are shown below:

Discount scheme
Club members are eligible for 10% discount from the following retailers:
Nevisport
Stirling Canoes
Ellis Brigham
SeaKayakOban - 10% discount on any equipment in the shop other than boats & radios as depends on supplier.
Brookbank Canoes will give discount on most items if you set up an individual online account with them.

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