CCKA
Programme Winter 2006/7
The
committee would really appreciate your support at the following annual events.
The coaches give a huge voluntary commitment to the paddlers in the CCKA and it
would be lovely to see a good turn out of members.
Monday
1 January 2007. White water paddle on the
River Roe. Meet in the [O’Cahans Rock] lower car park on the east bank at
10.00am. Contact Robin Ruddock. Supported by Stuart Staples and Paul McQueen.
Friday
12
– Sunday 14 January.
Inuit
skills workshop based at Bushmills Education Centre. Paddling skills for
calm and rough water with Greenland style paddles, rolling, fishing, archery,
paddle making, carving and archive films. Residential -£70, non-residential
including two dinners -£40. Contact
Robin Ruddock. With Roy Huddleston and Des Keaney. View Irish Sea Kayaking
Association website for more details.
Sunday
21 January 2007.
White water paddle
Monday
22 January 2007,
CANI
A.G.M. at The Arches in
Randalstown.
Saturday
27 January 2007. Flat
water paddle on the River
Bann, Cutts to the
Coastguards. Meet at the Cutts at 10.00am. Contact Cath Coey. With Blair Austin,
Anne McBride and Stephen Chapman.
Saturday
27 – Sunday 28 January 2007.
First Aid course for paddlers.
7.00pm Sat. - 3.00pm Sun. £10. Contact Robert Walker..
Sunday
4 February 2007.
White water paddle
Sunday
11 February 2007.
Surf
session. Meet at West Strand at 10.00am. Contact Gary Lamont.
Tuesday
13 February 2007.
Kayak maintenance
DGEebruary
at Bushmills Education Centre at
@7.00pm.
Sunday
18 February 2007.
White water ‘peer paddle’
on the River Roe for those at four star level. Meet at Sainsburys at
8.30am. Contact John Vance. With John Wilkinson, Brian Bonnar, Stuart Staples
and Paul McQueen.
Saturday
24 February 2007.
Flat water paddle
Saturday
3 March 2007.
White water paddle
Sunday
11 March 2007. Surf coaching session.
Meet at East Strand at 2.00pm. Contact Robin Ruddock. With Johnny
Bingham.
Thursday
15 March 2007.
Lecture on the Marine Environment.
Saturday
17 March 2007. St.
Patrick’s Day family paddle. Bann cruise.
Family paddle on the Bann meeting at Camus at 10.00am. Bring a picnic and
celebrate St. Patricks day on the river. Contact
John Wilkinson.Supported by Cath Coey, Blair Austin and Stephen Chapman.
Sunday
25 March 2007. Sea
kayak trip along the Donegal
coastline. Meet at Sainsburys at 8.30am. Contact John Vance. With Gary
Lamont and Jimmy Christie.
Saturday
19 May 2007
@ 2.00pm. West Bay Sea Kayak Races
which are suitable for all ages and ability @ 2.00pm. CCKA Social evening / BBQ
at Lansdowne
Saturday
9 June 2007 @
10.00am. River
Bann Canoe Challenge. An
event that is part of the ‘River Festival’. Charity event / race on the Bann
suitable for all levels and ability.
Sunday
26 August 2007 @
10.00am. Portrush
sea kayak rally. An
event that is part of the ‘Festival of the sea’. Suitable for all levels and
ability.
Saturday
26 May 2007 @ 2.00pm. Raft
Race safety cover. An
event that is part of the Raft Race Suitable for all paddlers with kayak safety
test.
Saturday
25 August 2007 @
1.00pm. Island
Dhu Swim safety cover.
Suitable for all paddlers with two star kayak award.
Friday
evening pool sessions
in Coleraine
Leisure Centre, 9.00pm -10.00pm. Contact Gary Lamont. Kayaks - £5, swim/snorkel
- £1. Eight kayaks are permitted and personal kayaks must be clean. Sessions
start Friday 5 January 2007. Friday 20 April 2007 - Sea kayak rescue skills.
Friday 27 April 2007 - Canoe
polo. For these two sessions numbers are not restricted. Please inform
Gary if you are unable to get to a session that you have booked in advance as he
can re-allocate the kayak.
Paddlers
should contact trip leaders at least two days before an event and earlier if
equipment is required.
CCKA
PROGRAMME SPRING 2007
Friday
evening pool sessions in Coleraine Leisure Centre, 9.00pm -10.00pm.
Contact Gary Lamont.
Friday 20
April 2007 - Sea
kayak rescue skills.
Friday 27
April 2007 - Canoe
polo. For these two sessions numbers are not restricted. Please inform
Gary if you are unable to get to a session that you have booked in advance as he
can re-allocate the kayak.
Sunday
Surf sessions.
Paddlers meet at the White Rocks Beach at 10.00am. Contact Gary Lamont.
Sunday the
15th, 22nd and 29th of April 2007. Sea
kayak skills training at Portrush Harbour. Meet at 10.00am. Come prepared to
get wet. Suitable for paddlers of all levels. Contact John
Vance.
Thursday 19
April 2007. Chartwork
and navigation workshop with John Vance and preparation for Donegal
Expedition at Bushmills Education Centre at 7.30pm. Contact Robin Ruddock.
Thursday 26
April 2007. Sea kayak trip Portrush to Portstewart. Meet at Portrush Harbour at 7.00pm. Contact
Keith Fitzsimmons.
Friday 4th
– Monday 7th May 2007. CCKA
expedition to Donegal. Meet at Magheraroarty on the Friday evening. Wild
camping and the opportunity to explore the adjacent islands. Contact John Vance.
Thursday 10th
May 2007. Sea kayak trip Portballintae to
Dunseverick. This event coincides with the practice night for the NW 200.
Meet at Portballintrae at 7.00pm. Contact Robin Ruddock.
Thursday 17th
May 2007. River Bann cruise. Meet at the Cutts at 7.00pm. Suitable for
beginners. Contact Stephen Chapman.
Saturday 19th
May 2007. Portrush Sea kayak Races. Meet at Portrush Harbour at 2.00pm. BBQ
and prize giving at Lansdowne at 5.00pm. Contact Robin Ruddock.
Sunday 20th
May 2007. Surf Event for club level paddlers. Meet at the White Rocks at
10.00am. Contact Keith Fitzsimmons.
Thursday 24th
May 2007. Portrush to Portballintrae. Meet at Lansdowne at 7.00pm. Contact
John Vance.
Saturday 26th
May 2007. Safety Cover for Portrush Raft Race. Meet on the beach at 2.00pm.
Contact Keith Fitzsimmons.
Friday 1st
–Sunday 3rd June 2007. Irish
Sea kayaking Association meet on the N Coast. Based at Bushmills Education
Centre, camping. This is an opportunity for experienced paddlers to explore the
coast with the possibility of camping on Rathlin Island at some stage. Contact
Robin Ruddock.
Thursday 7th
May 2007. Dunseverick to Ballintoy. Meet at Dunseverickat 7.00pm. Contact John
Vance.
Saturday 9th
June 2007. Bann River Festival at Christie Park. Cruise or race from
Drumaheglis. Meet at 10.00am at Drumaheglis. Contact Cath Coey.
Saturday 16th
June 2007. West Bay Swim safety cover. Meet at Portrush Harbour at 1.00pm.
Suitable for competent 2 star level paddlers. Contact Robin Ruddock.
Thursday 21st
June 2007. Magilligan to Inishowen. Meet at Magilligan Point at 7.00pm. Contact
John Vance.
Friday 30th
June – Sunday 1st July 2007. Camping
at Magheramourne Boat Club. Traditional boat festival and the opportunity to
explore the Gobbins and East Antrim coastline. Contact Robin Ruddock.
Mid
July 2007. CCKA sea kayak expedition to
Kerry. Keith Fitzsimmons
CCKA
Equipment available free to members for programmed events. £5 per kayak at
other times in the company of a qualified coach.
2 x Aleut
double sea kayaks, 2 x Calypso double sea kayaks, 3 x Avocet sea kayaks, 1 x
Aquanaut sea kayak.1x Ottersports open canoe, I x Mirage WW kayak, I x
Mountain Bat WW kayak. Paddles, buoyancy aids and spraydecks for the
above kayaks.
I x 5 metre
Umiak inflatable with 15hp Mariner outboard engine, 1 x traditional drontheim
fishing boat ‘James Kelly’ with Avon inflatable tender with 5hp
Mariner outboard engine.
Waterproof
clothing, 2x VHF radios and marine flares.
Dates
for your diary.
Friday
4 – Monday 7 May 2007. CCKA
expedition to N W Donegal. We hope to explore the islands north of Magheroarty including
Inishbofin, Inishdoey and Inishbeg. A bad weather alternative would be the
Islands near Burtonport and Aranmore.
Saturday
19 May 2007.
CCKA Sea kayak races
Sunday
20 May 2007.
CCKA Surf event at White Rocks.
Friday
25 – Sunday 27 May 2007
Scottish Sea Kayak Symposium at Skye.
Saturday
26 May 2007.
Safety cover for Portrush Raft Race.
Saturday
9 June 2007 River Bann Canoe Challenge. An event that is part of the
‘River Festival’. Charity event / race on the Bann suitable for all levels
and ability. Matt Peach/CANI
Mid
July 2007.
CCKA sea kayak expedition to Kerry. Keith
Fitzsimmons
Saturday
25 August 2007.
Safety cover for Island Dhu Swim.
Sunday
26 August 2007. Festival of the Sea, Sea Kayak Cruise. Robin Ruddock
CCKA
Equipment available free to members for programmed events.
CCKA AUTUMN PROGRAMME 2007
Sunday
30th September 2007. Sea kayak expedition
in Donegal. Contact John Vance.
OCTOBER
Wednesday
3rd October 2007. Try canoeing
and kayaking session for UUC students at UUC Watersports Centre on the River
Bann at 6.00pm. – 7.30pm. Contact Robin Ruddock.
Friday
5th October 2007. Pool session
at Coleraine Leisure Centre 9.00pm -10.00pm. Contact Gary Lamont. Kayak - £5
Swim - £1. Sessions are well filled already. Please inform Gary if you are
unable to take up your slot as there is always a waiting list.
Sunday
7th October 2007. River Bann K2 classic race.
Contact Keith Fitzsimmons. Please support this event and get experience racing.
Any type of K2 is acceptable.
Wednesday
10th October 2007. Try canoeing and kayaking
session for UUC students at UUC Watersports Centre on the River Bann at
6.00pm. - 7.30pm. Contact Robin Ruddock.
Thursday
11th October 2007. Pool session at Coleraine
Leisure Centre 9.00pm -10.00pm. Contact Gary Lamont. Kayak - £5 Swim - £1.
Sessions are well filled already. Please inform Gary if you are unable to take
up your slot as there is always a waiting list.
Sunday
14th October 2007. Surfing
session at White Rocks. 10.00am onwards. Contact Matt Pothecary.
Wednesday
17th October 2007.
Try canoeing and kayaking session for UUC students at UUC
Watersports Centre on the River Bann at 6.00pm. - 7.30pm. Contact Robin Ruddock.
Friday
19th October 2007. Pool session at Coleraine
Leisure Centre 9.00pm -10.00pm. Contact Gary Lamont. Kayak - £5 Swim - £1.
Sessions are well filled already. Please inform Gary if you are unable to take
up your slot as there is always a waiting list.
Saturday
20th October 2007. Flat water paddle and basic
skills in canoe and kayak. Meet at the Cutts at 10.00am. Contact Robin
Ruddock.
Friday
26th October 2007. Pool session at Coleraine
Leisure Centre 9.00pm -10.00pm. Contact Gary Lamont. Kayak - £5 Swim - £1.
Sessions are well filled already. Please inform Gary if you are unable to take
up your slot as there is always a waiting list.
Saturday
27th – Sunday 28th October 2007.
White Water Safety and Rescue Course.
It is recommended that you have attended this course
before taking part in white water paddles for your own safety and the safety of
others. Contact Keith Fitzsimmons.
NOVEMBER
Friday
2nd November 2007. Pool session
at Coleraine Leisure Centre 9.00pm -10.00pm. Contact Gary Lamont. Kayak - £5
Swim - £1. Sessions are well filled already. Please inform Gary if you are
unable to take up your slot as there is always a waiting list.
Sunday
4th November 2007. Surfing session at White Rocks.
10.00am onwards. Contact Matt Pothecary.
Sunday
4th November 2007.Shaws Bridge Slalom & Wild Water Sprint Race.(www.cani.org.uk)
Friday
9th November 2007. Pool session
at Coleraine Leisure Centre 9.00pm -10.00pm. Contact Gary Lamont. Kayak - £5
Swim - £1. Sessions are well filled already. Please inform Gary if you are
unable to take up your slot as there is always a waiting list.
Friday
9th – Sunday 11th November.
Irish Sea Kayak Symposium at Rosses Point Sligo. Book a place with
the Irish Sea Kayaking Association through their website. This is a golden
opportunity to meet paddlers from across the country as well as to receive
specialist coaching. Contact Robin Ruddock or John Vance for advice.
Friday
16th November 2007.
Pool session at Coleraine Leisure Centre 9.00pm -10.00pm. Contact
Gary Lamont. Kayak - £5 Swim - £1. Sessions are well filled already. Please
inform Gary if you are unable to take up your slot as there is always a waiting
list.
Saturday
17th November 2007. Flat water
paddle on the Bann. This suitable for all level of paddler and type of canoe
and kayak. Bring a picnic. Meet at
the Cutts at 10.00am. Contact John Wilkinson.
Friday
23rd November 2007. Pool session
at Coleraine Leisure Centre 9.00pm -10.00pm. Contact Gary Lamont. Kayak - £5
Swim - £1. Sessions are well filled already. Please inform Gary if you are
unable to take up your slot as there is always a waiting list.
Sunday
25th November 2007. Surfing
session at White Rocks. 10.00am onwards. Contact Matt Pothecary.
Friday
30th November 2007. Pool session
at Coleraine Leisure Centre 9.00pm -10.00pm. Contact Gary Lamont. Kayak - £5
Swim - £1. Sessions are well filled already. Please inform Gary if you are
unable to take up your slot as there is always a waiting list.
DECEMBER
Saturday
1st December 2007. White water
river trip. Venue to be decided on the day. Contact Keith Fitzsimmons.
Friday
7th December 2007. Pool session
at Coleraine Leisure Centre 9.00pm -10.00pm. Contact Gary Lamont. Kayak - £5
Swim - £1. Sessions are well filled already. Please inform Gary if you are
unable to take up your slot as there is always a waiting list.
Saturday
6th – Sunday 7th December 2007.
Sea kayak expedition and bivvy or camp overnight in Donegal. Contact
John Vance.
Friday
14th December 2007. Pool session
at Coleraine Leisure Centre 9.00pm -10.00pm. Contact Gary Lamont. Kayak - £5
Swim - £1. Sessions are well filled already. Please inform Gary if you are
unable to take up your slot as there is always a waiting list.
Friday
21st December 2007. Pool session
at Coleraine Leisure Centre 9.00pm -10.00pm. Contact Gary Lamont. Kayak - £5
Swim - £1. Sessions are well filled already. Please inform Gary if you are
unable to take up your slot as there is always a waiting list.
Wednesday
26th December 2007. Kayak
surfing at White Rocks from 11.00am onwards. Contact Robin Ruddock.
Tuesday
1st January 2008. White water trip on the River Roe. Meet in the lower
car park at 10.00am. Contact Robin Ruddock.
