CAUSEWAY COAST KAYAK ASSOCIATION

Previous CCKA Events 2005/2006

UPDATED 29th Dec  2006                              Previous CCKA Events 2004

I will update this page with any of your club events. Please  Email :  nick@ccka.co.uk  

CCKA Programme                 Winter 2005

Moving water                These trips are suitable for families or paddlers who want to work towards 1 and 2 star skills. Slow moving rivers, i.e. the River Bann, may be used and usually involves a picnic.

 White Water                 Paddlers must have a minimum skill level of 2 star and provide their own equipment. The choice of river will depend on prevailing conditions and will usually involve 1-2 hours travelling to the venue.

Kayak Surfing                All levels of paddler welcome. Wetsuits and helmets must be worn and the kayak used must be buoyant. At this time of year the sea and air is cold so come prepared! 

Programme

Club members wishing to attend a paddle must contact the leader at least a week in advance of the event. This is to ensure that we have enough equipment available and enough qualified instructors on the water.

All contact via nick@ccka.co.uk for leaders contact numbers

Sunday 16^th Jan             Flat water session for all ages and abilities. Meet at the Crannagh 2 p.m. Come along and see the new club house and facilities. There is no need to sign up in advance for this session due to short notice.

                                   Contact Robin Ruddock  – all available coaches please attend as we expect a big turnout of paddlers.

Sunday 23^rd Jan             White water river trip for canoes and kayaks. Meet at the Crannagh 8.30 a.m. Contact Robin Ruddock. Assisted by John Vance

Saturday 29^th Jan          Moving water trip for canoes and kayaks. Meet at the Crannagh 10 a.m. Contact Paul McQueen . Assisted by Richard Ross.

Sunday 30^th Jan            Kayak surfing at the White Rocks 2 p.m. Contact Nick Kelly.

Thursday 3^rd Feb           Canoe camping skills. Meet at the Crannagh 7.30 p.m.  By John Vance.

Sunday 6^th Feb              Moving water trip for canoes and kayaks. Meet at the Crannagh 10.00 a.m. Contact Catherine Coey Robin Ruddock. Assisted by Stuart Staples

Sunday 20^th Feb            White water river trip for canoes and kayaks. Meet at the Crannagh 8.30 a.m. Contact Ivor Neill . Assisted by Robin Ruddock

Saturday 26^th Feb          Moving water trip for canoes and kayaks. Meet at the Crannagh 10 a.m. Contact Gordon Dunlop. Assisted by Stephen Chapman.

Sunday 27^th Feb             Kayak surfing at the White Rocks 2 p.m. Contact Nick Kelly

Thursday 3^rd Mar           Chart work and navigation skills. Meet at the Crannagh 7.30 p.m. By Robin Ruddock.

Sunday 6^th Mar              Moving water trip for canoes and kayaks. Meet at the Crannagh 10 a.m. Contact John Wilkinson. Assisted by Jim Nesbitt.

Thursday 10^th Mar         Planning meeting for Spring and Summer Programme. Meet at Crannagh 7.30 p.m. All welcome!

Sunday 13^th Mar             White water trip for canoes and kayaks. Meet the Crannagh at 8.30 a.m. Contact Aubrey Beggs. Assisted by Robin Ruddock

Saturday 19^th Mar          Moving water trip for canoes and kayaks. Meet at the Crannagh 10 a.m. Contact Paul McQueen. Assisted by Richard Ross

Sunday 20^th Mar            Kayak surfing at White Rocks 2 p.m. Mark Dick

Fri 1^st- Sun 3^rd Apr        Level 2  Kayak Coach Training. Contact Keith Fitzsimons - 6 places available. Applicants must have 3*, canoe safety test, a valid first-aid certificate, be a member of CANI and have a C1 form prior to applying for the course.

Fri 14 Jan – Fri 25 Mar    Pool Sessions 9 - 10 p.m. Contact Gary Lamont. Club limited to 8 kayaks

                                    each evening £5 per boat.

                                    A swimming lane is available £1 per person.

                                    Please book kayaks well in advance.

Friday 18^th Mar            Canoe Polo evening . Everyone Welcome

Friday 25^th Mar            Sea Kayak rescues and rolling. Everyone Welcome.

Sea kayak trips are open to solo paddlers who have two star kayak and it is possible for others to take part as crew in a double if they link up with a partner who is happy to take them along. The club has four double sea kayaks that are available to members. Arrangements to collect them in advance need to be made with the  coach as there is unlikely to be time to collect them on the  evening of a trip.

JULY

Wed 6th July                         Canoeing & Kayaking @ the Cranagh for all levels of paddler @ 7.30pm.  Contact Gary Lamont or Nick Kelly.***EVENT CANCELLED ****

Fri 8th to Sun 10th July                Sea Kayak Expedition to Tory Island & Inishbofin Gather at Magheraroarty on the Friday evening. Paddlers need to be at least 3 star level and self sufficient. Contact Keith Fitzsimmons.  James Kelly crew spaces @ £10. Contact Robin Ruddock

Sun 24^th July                         Canoeing & Kayaking @ the Cranagh for all levels of paddler @ 2pm, Contact Gordon Dunlop or Stephen Chapman.

AUGUST

Wed 3^rd August                     Canoeing & Kayaking @ the Cranagh for all levels of paddler @ 7.30pm, Contact Robin Ruddock or Julie Houston.

Sun 7^th August                       Greencastle and Moville day paddle. Meet at Magilligan Point @ 10am. Paddlers need to be 2 star level or above.  Contact John Vance.   James Kelly crew spaces  @ £10. Contact Robin Ruddock.

Sun 14^th August                    Canoeing & Kayaking @ the Cranagh for all levels of paddler @ 2pm, Contact John Wilkinson or Bernard McNally.

Sat 20^th – Sun 21^st Aug                Rathlin Expedition.  Meet at ballintoy harbour @ 10am.  Paddlers need to be at least 4 star level and self sufficient. Contact Keith Fitzsimmons. James Kelly crew spaces  @ £10. Contact Robin Ruddock.

Wed 24^th August                  Canoeing & Kayaking @ the Cranagh for all levels of paddler @ 7.30pm, Contact Jim Nesbitt or Kath Coey.

SEPTEMBER

Sat 3^rd September                Liffey Descent.  Contact Keith Fitzsimmons if you are interested in taking part or going to spectate.  Entries need to be in early so get in touch soon.

Sun 11^th September                High Ropes Course and BBQ @ 7.00pm at Bushmills Education Centre.  £5.00 per person.  Bring your own food to cook and drinks.  We will have a brief meeting to plan the autumn programme later in the evening.  Contact Robin Ruddock or Aubrey Beggs.  

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AUTUMN 2005

POOL SESSIONS

Friday evenings at Coleraine Leisure Centre 9.00pm – 10.00pm.

October - 7, 14, 21, 28.  November – 4, 11, 18, 25.  December – 2, 9.

January – 6, 13, 20, 27. February – 3, 10, 17, 24.  March – 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.

8 kayaks available each evening @ £5/ kayak. Swimming lane available £1.00 / adult, 50p / child. Contact Gary Lamont.

OCTOBER

Sunday 23 Oct.     Introduction to moving water skills for canoes and kayaks at the Cutts at 10.00am. Paddlers should be 2 star level. Contact Keith Fitzsimmons.

Sunday 30 Oct.  Sea kayaking 3 – 4 star skills session/ journey at 10.00am. Contact John Vance.

NOVEMBER  

One and two star kayak skills course.12 places available. Saturday afternoons 2.00pm – 4.00pm  Saturday 5, 12, 19, 26 of November. Contact John Wilkinson to book a place.

Sunday 6 Nov. Whitewater paddle on the River Roe.suitable for 2 star paddlers in kayaks and canoes. Meet at Roe Valley Country Park Visitor Centre at 10.00am. Contact Keith Fitzsimmons.

Sunday 20 Nov. Flat water tour. River Bann,  Portna– Agivey Bridge. Meet at Agivey Bridge at 10.00am and bring a picnic. Suitable for all level of ability and all types of craft.Contact Robin Ruddock.

DECEMBER

Sunday 4 Dec.  Sea kayaking 3 -4 star skills session/ journey at 10.00am. 

Sunday 11 Dec. Flat water tour. River Bann,  Agivey Bridge - Cranagh. Meet at Cranagh at 10.00am and bring a picnic. Suitable for all level of ability and all types of craft. The AGM will be held at the Cranagh at 4.00pm after the paddle. Contact Robin Ruddock.

Sunday 11 December 2005Annual General Meeting at the Cranagh at 4.00pm

CCKA Programme WINTER 2005

Membership increase cost to cover Boat hire. It was decided to make kayaks and canoes available to club members free of charge. Boats need to be booked in advance and priority will be given to new members. Please look after this valuable resource and return equipment on time and rinsed with fresh water.

Paddling. Please contact the leader of a paddle well in advance of a trip so that we can arrange to have enough coaches present and equipment sorted out.

POOL SESSIONS  

Friday evenings at Coleraine Leisure Center 9.00pm – 10.00pm.

January – 6, 13, 20, 27. February –  10, 17, 24.  March – 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.

8 kayaks available each evening @ £5/ kayak.

Swimming lane available £1.00 / adult, 50p / child.

Please note there will be no club pool session on Friday 3 March as it will be in use for the CANI Conference based in Bushmills Education Center.

Canoe polo evening - Fri. 24 March 06. Bring a helmet and no swimming.

Sea kayak skills – Fri. 31 March 06. No swimming and limit of 6 sea kayaks.

Contact Gary Lamont Gary@ccka.co.uk

SURFING

Sunday afternoon sessions at the White Rocks, Portrush. Kayak surfers meet on a regular basis at the White Rocks when the surf is up on Sunday afternoons. This is a good opportunity to develop your skills and to help others develop theirs. These are not formal coaching sessions and paddlers should exercise their own judgment as to the suitability of the surf on the day. Contact Nick Kelly nick@ccka.co.uk 

DECEMBER 2005

Boxing Day Surfing   Mon. 26^th  December 2005. Meet at the West Bay Portrush 2.00pm. We may relocate to East Bay or White Rocks depending on surf conditions. Contact Robin Ruddock Robin@ccka.co.uk

New Years Eve  Sat. 31^st    December 2005. River Roe. White Water trip for canoes and kayaks. Meet at Sainsburys car park at 9.00am or in the lower car park at O’Cahans Rock in Limavady at 10.00am. Contact Keith Fitzsimmons

JANUARY 2006

Sun. 8th January 06 Sea kayak skills. . This is an opportunity to brush up on you skills and work towards 3-4 star tests. Meet at Portrush Harbour at 10.00am. Contact John Vance  

Sun. 22nd January 06. Sea kayak expedition.  River Foyle. Strabane  - Prehen.

This is a long days paddle on an exposed river/estuary and is suitable for sea kayaks. Meet at Sainsburys car park at 8.00am. Contact Robin Ruddock

Sun 29th  January 06 Moving Water skills at the Cutts for canoes and kayaks. . Meet at 9.00am Contact John Vance

FEBRUARY 2006

Sat 4th  February 06 Moving Water skills at the Cutts for canoes and kayaks. . Meet at 2.00pm. Contact Paul McQueen

Fri 10th  – Sun 12th  February 06. White Water week-end at Gortin.  This is an opportunity for two full days white water paddling in canoes of kayaks on some of the best water we have. We will run trips on a range of rivers to suit different levels of paddler. We will stay in hostel accommodation which should cost about £25 each. Please contact Keith ASAP so that he can book enough places as there is a limit on accommodation. Contact Keith Fitzsimmons

Wed 15th February 06. Night paddle.  Cutts to the Cranagh. Meet at the Cranagh at 7.00pm. Bring a head torch and wrap up well. This is a chance to experience the river at night and to practice paddling in the dark. Contact Gary Lamont

MARCH 2006

3rd  – 5th  MARCH 2006 

This event will be based locally in Bushmills Education Center and will provide the opportunity to meet other paddlers and to participate in a wide range of workshops and coaching sessions. www.cani.org.uk   Contact Robin Ruddock

SATURDAY 11th MARCH 2006 - BANN CRUISE AND CRANAGH CEILIDH  

Meet at the Cranagh at 10.00am and bring a picnic. This is a flat water trip suitable for all craft and level of paddler  and will be followed in the evening with a bar-b-q and ceilidh at the Cranagh. Meet at the Cranagh at 7.00pm and join in the music and craic. Please bring your own food and refreshments. Contact Robin Ruddock

Wednesday 15th  March 06 Night Paddle . Meet at the Cranagh at 7.00pm. Bring a head torch. Contact John Wilkinson

APRIL 2006

Sunday 2nd April 06  Sea kayak  rescue skills. . Meet at Portrush Harbour at 10.00am. Contact John Vance  

FESTIVAL OF THE SEA 2006

Do not miss out on the craic. Please make every effort to support the kayaking events at the festival. This is our flagship event and folk will be making an extra effort to make this a success. We really do need your support and this is your opportunity to give something back to all the coaches who give of their time and effort  freely. Many are travelling from overseas so the least we can do is to make a bit of an effort locally. A substantial sum of money has been invested on our behalf and it would be a shame to miss out. We hope to see a good turn out at the event on the Sunday at Lansdowne and please encourage your sea kayaking friends to come along. I have included a list of folk I have contacted so dust down your gear and pass on the word.   

EQUIPMENT

Some equipment is missing and we would appreciate it if it could be returned so that we can arrange long term storage and repairs. The fleet of junior kayaks should be returned along with spray-decks and paddles to the Cranagh. There is also a WW (turquoise) helmet missing at present along with paddles and spray-decks.

Kayaks and canoes are available free to members for programmed CCKA activities. New members have priority use of equipment. Boats and ancillary equipment must be returned to the Cranagh immediately after the paddle, rinsed and hung up to dry. Any other use of the equipment at £5/session should be paid into the honesty box and recorded in the log book. Any damage or repairs required should be reported to the Secretary or coach so that the gear is safe and in good working order. Kayaks with skegs must be used correctly as it is very difficult to repair bent cables.

Canoeing sessions based on the Bann or at the Crannagh are suitable for paddlers of all abilities and for all types of craft. Some of these sessions may be based at the clubhouse and others may move to other locations at the discretion of the coach in charge.

THURSDAY EVENING SEA KAYAK TRIPS

Please contact the coach in charge a few days before the event so that we have sufficient coaches present for safety cover. If you require equipment please collect it at least the day before the paddle as we are always in a bit of a rush on the night. Paddlers should be self sufficient for safety equipment including tow line, spare paddle/clothes and food, torch, first-aid and repair kit, bivvy bag and knife. Some flares are available from the coach in charge of the trip. Sea kayak trips are open to solo paddlers who have two star kayak and it is possible for others to take part as crew in a double with a more experienced paddler. The club has four double sea kayaks that are available to members.

April 2006

Sunday 9 April 2006  Sea kayak skills session. Meet at Portrush Harbour at 2.00pmContact Robert Walker. Assisted by Stephen Chapman and Brian Bonnar.

Thursday 13 April 2006. 2 Star kayak skills. Meet at the Cranagh at 7.00pm.This session will cover the skills required for two star kayak which is the minimum level for paddlers who wish to join in the Tuesday evening sea trips in single kayaks. The session may take place at a different location on the evening. Contact Gary Lamont.  Assisted by John Vance and Jim Nesbitt.

Thursday 20 April 2006.  2 Star kayak skills. Meet at the Cranagh at 7.00pm.This session will cover the skills required for two star kayak which is the minimum level for paddlers who wish to join in the Tuesday evening sea trips in single kayaks. The session may take place at a different location on the evening.Contact Gary Lamont. Assisted by John Wilkinson and Steve Hodge.

Sunday 23 April 2006  Sea kayak skills. Meet at Lansdowne at 2.00pm.Contact Robin Ruddock. Assisted by Joe Findlay and Jim Nesbitt.

Thursday 27 April 2006. Boat maintenance, tides and chartwork / preparation for Strangford expedition and trailer loading. Meet at the Cranagh at 7.00pm.Contact Robin Ruddock. 

Friday 28 April – Monday 1 May 06. STRANGFORD FAMILY EXPEDITION 

This expedition is ideal for all the family to explore the beauty of Strangford Lough and to experience the islands, see the seals and tide races and visit the Aquarium. We will stay in the Base Camp at Castleward Estate which is hostel style accommodation and it is possible to camp outside. As we are based at the same location each evening it will be possible to join us for part or all of the expedition. Anyone interested should contact Robin as soon as possible as accommodation in the hostel is limited and we have a limited number of sea kayaks available. There will be a small charge for the week-end to cover the hire of the Base Camp and fuel for the safety boat / Umiak.Contact Robin Ruddock.

May 2006

Thursday 4 May 2006. Portstewart - Portrush. Meet at Portrush Harbour at 7.00pm.Contact Stephen Currie. Assisted by Gary Lamont and John Vance.

Wednesday 10 May 2006.  Portrush - Portballintrae. Meet at Portrush Harbour at 7.00pm.This is NW200 week so there may be traffic congestion.Contact Robert Walker. Assisted by Keith Fitzsimmons and Steve Hodge.

Sunday 14 May 2006. River Bann, Toome - Portglenone. Meet at the Cranagh at 10.00am.This trip is suitable for all level of paddler and all type of touring canoes / kayaks.Contact Keith Fitzsimmons. Assisted by Stuart Staples and Paul McQueen.

Tuesday 16 May 2006.  Try Canoeing evening for Portrush Primary School. Meet at the Cranagh at 6.45pm. This is an opportunity for all Level 2 coaches to get plenty of experience coping with incidents on the water. This is a fund raising event for the CCKA so your support is welcome an necessary.Contact Robin Ruddock.  Assisted by Julie Houston, Nicola Pollock, Gary Lamont, Steve Hodge, Stephen Currie, Ian Cormac, Bernard McNally, Andrew McClelland, Ivan Bell, Cath Coey, Richard Ross and Denise Ross.

Thursday 18 May 2006. Dunseverick - Ballintoy. Meet at Dunseverick Harbour at 7.00pm.Contact Keith Fitzsimmons. Assisted by Paul McQueen and Jimmy Christie.

Saturday 20 May 2006. River Bann, Portglenone - Kilrea. Meet at the Cranagh at 10.00am.Contact Stephen Chapman. Assisted by Gordon Dunlop and Paul McQueen.

Celtic European Festival of the Sea 2006

 Friday 26 May 2006 - 18.30 Welcome for visiting boats at Portrush Yacht Club. CCMHG.

Saturday 27 May 2006

Boats may be launched at Portstewart, Portrush, Lansdowne and Portballintrae harbours. HW Portrush 07.16 – 19.30. Kayaks from West Strand, currachs from Lansdowne, drascombes from Portballintrae and drontheims from Portrush. Parking and access to the quay will be restricted to boat owners for use of the slipway throughout the week-end with vehicles and possibly trailers having to be parked at Lansdowne. 10.00 Maritime Heritage Exhibition open throughout the day in Portrush Town Hall.

10.00 Registration for Kayak Races on the quay at Portrush Harbour. Contact Ann McBride.

Participants should park in the West Strand car park and launch from the beach if weather permits. Parking and access to the quay will be restricted to boat owners for use of the slipway throughout the week-end with vehicles and possibly trailers having to be parked at Lansdowne. This will also apply to kayakers.

11.00 Sea Kayak Races. West Bay.

Junior and senior / male and female, closed cockpit kayak, single and double sea kayak. Entry adult £4, junior £2. Contact Keith Fitzsimmons.

11.00 Junior Raft Race. Some kayak safety cover will be required , contact Charlie Adjey.

12.30 Rowing event for Currachs, Punts and Drontheims. Starting in Portrush Harbour and rowing out to Island Dhu and back. Contact Norman Rowe

14.00 Skippers briefing in Portrush Yacht Club for all boats participating in the traditional boat event at 15.30 Safety - Ivor Neill, drontheims and punts - Robin Ruddock, drascombes - Graeme Montgomery and currachs – John Logan.

14.30 RNLI and Irish Coastguard helicopter demonstration of rescue in the West Bay. All boats should keep clear of the bay during the demonstration.

14.30 Kayak safety teams should assemble on the beach for briefing below the Lifeguard Tower. Contact Keith Fitzsimmons.

15.00 Parachute drop over the West Bay.

15.00 Kayak safety team check security of personal flotation aids of raft racers.

Kayakers must hold a minimum qualification of Kayak Safety Test to participate in the safety team.

15.15 Cruiser Race starting off Portrush Harbour in the West Bay. Coleraine Yacht Club Contact Alan McCann

15.30 Traditional boat event in the West Bay. Boats should be out in the bay as soon as the rescue demonstration is over, stay well clear of the cruiser start line and avoid the inner bay to accommodate the Raft Race. Contact for drontheims and punts - Robin Ruddock  07803170157, drascombes and crabbers - Graeme Montgomery, currachs – John Logan

15.30 25^th Anniversary Raft Race starting from the West Strand. Portrush Raft Race Committee.

18.00 Island Dhu Swim. This swim is sponsored by the Causeway Coast Kayak Association and is for experienced open water swimmers only. Wetsuits will not be permitted. The race starts from the harbour and out to Island Dhu across the West Bay and back. There will be at least 12 swimmers so we need at least one kayak for each swimmer.

Swimmers contact Geoff Wilson.

Kayak safety team contact John Vance.

18.00 Bar-B-Q at Portrush Yacht Club for all participants in the Maritime Festival.

20.00 Lecture on ‘ The History of the Drontheim Fishing Boat’, in Portrush Town Hall by Donal Macpolin. Contact Robin Ruddock.

Sunday 28th May 2006

Boats may be launched at Portstewart, Portrush, Lansdowne and Portballintrae harbours. HW Portrush 08.04 – 20.24.

12.00 Norwegian boatbuilding workshop in Portrush Yacht Club and Maritime Heritage Exhibition in Portrush Town Hall.

12.30 Sea Kayakers Picnic and Paddle. Meet at Lansdowne for the picnic followed by a paddle to Portballintrae via the Skerries, White Rocks and Dunluce Castle. This is one of the most beautiful sections of the north coast with plenty to see and explore. This event is organised by the Causeway Coast Kayak Association. Contact John Vance. Assisted by all available kayak coaches.

14.00 Portrush Lifeboat Service of Thanksgiving. North pier Portrush Harbour.

15.00 Traditional Boat Cruise in Company towards Portballintrae. Contact for drontheims and punts - Robin Ruddock 07803170157, drascombes and crabbers - Graeme Montgomery, currachs- Norman Rowe.

18.00 Bar-B-Q Portballintrae Boat Club.

20.00 Lecture ‘Solo, Four Times Around.’ The circumnavigation of Ireland by kayak , sailboard , dinghy and drascombe’.by Robert Henshall at Bushmills Education Centre.

Rathlin Island

Tuesday 30^th May 2006      HW Dover 14.08,   HW Ballycastle 10.48.

Gathering of kayaks , currachs , drascombes ,crabbers and drontheims in Church Bay in the afternoon. It is the responsibility of each skipper to ensure the safety of their boat and crew. We hope to be able to offer some additional safety cover for the crossing from Ballycastle gathering at 12.00 in Ballycastle Harbour. 

Contact for kayaks, currachs and drontheims, Robin Ruddock.Contact for drascombes and crabbers Graeme Montgomery.

Holger Lonze will be conducting a currach building workshop on the island throughout our visit and there may be a model boat race as well.

Wednesday 31 May 2006   HW Dover 14.55, HW Ballycastle 11.35. 

A guided tour of the maritime heritage of the island by Wes Forsythe and a sail in company in Church Bay .

June 2006

Thursday 1 June 2006                              HW Dover 03.06 – 15.42 .

Depart Rathlin at 09.00 and return towards Portrush in preparation for the cruise to Greencastle on the Friday. 

Illustrated talk on the life of Irish Antarctic Explorer, Tom Crean in Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart at 7.00pm.

Passage to Greencastle from Portrush Harbour.

Friday 2 June 2006  HW Dover 03.51 and 16.33. HW Derry 00.51 and 13.33. Ebb commences - 03.20 Dover. Camping will be available in Greencastle on Friday and Saturday evenings (probably in the grounds of the St.Colmcilles Primary School).

Saturday 3 June 2006

Greencastle  HW Dover 04.40 and 17.26 , HW Derry 01.40 and 14.46.

Maritime exhibition and currach building workshop in Greencastle Maritime Museum, boatbuilding display in McDonald’s boatyard , Greencastle.

10.00  Kayakers to provide cover for long-distance swimmers making the swim from Greencastle to Moville. Contact Robin Ruddock.

11.00 Kayaks and currachs depart for Moville .

11.30 Drontheims crabbers and drascombes depart for Moville.

14.00 Sailing in Moville Bay  and return to Greencastle in the afternoon.

20.00 Lecture on the ‘History of the Currach in Donegal’ by Donal MacPolin in Greencastle Maritime Museum.

Sunday 4 June 2006           HW Dover 05.32 and 18.23, HW Derry 02.32 and 15.23.

12.00 Kayaks and currachs gather at Culmore. Contact for kayaks - John Vance and currachs - Norman Rowe – John Logan.

Parade of sail out of Derry pm. Contact, drascombes and crabbers, - Des Brown.

The parade of sail should pass Moville around 6.00pm on the Sunday evening. Contact for drontheims  - Bernard Barr or Robin Ruddock.

Tuesday 6 June 2006. Lecture ‘ From Patagonia to Portrush’ by Marcos Oliva-Day in Flowerfield Arts Centre , Portstewart, at 7.00pm. Marcos has used sea kayaking mainly with the children and teenagers in his club to develop a greater understanding of the marine environment. They then pass on their knowledge to local schools and communities to develop the project ‘Getting to know our home’.

Thursday 8 June 2006.  Ballintoy - Ballycastle. Meet at Ballintoy Harbour at 7.00pm.Contact RobinRuddock. Assisted by Robert Walker and John Vance.

Thursday 15 June 2006. Portballintrae - Dunseverick. Meet at Portballintrae at 7.00pm.Contact Keith Fitzsimmons. Assisted by Brian Bonnar and Gary Lamont.

Saturday 17 June 2006. West-Bay Swim. Meet at Portrush Harbour at 1.00pm.The swim starts at 2.00pm and there will be 24 swimmers in two events so we need a good turn out of paddlers. Refreshments will be available after the event in Portrush Yacht Club.Contact Robin Ruddock.

Sunday 25 June 2006. Social event at Ballintoy Harbour. Meet from 2.00pm onwards. We can paddle in the area as well as snorkel or jump in. There will be a bar-b-q lit so bring along some food to cook and if you play an instrument we might have time for a tune at the close of the day. Contact Robin Ruddock.

CCKA Summer 2006 

Thursday 10 August 06. Sea Kayaking at BallintoyHarbour at 7.00pm Contact Keith Fitzsimmons. 

Saturday 12 – Sunday 13 August 06. Sea Kayak expedition in Lough Swilly to include an overnight bivvy. Contact John Vance. 

Tuesday 22 August 06. Surf Kayaking at the West Bay, Portrush at 7.00pm. Contact Gary Lamont. 

Thursday 24 August 06. Sea Kayaking at Lansdowne, Portrush at 7.00pm. Contact Robin Ruddock. 

Monday 28 August 06. Surf Kayaking at the West Bay, Portrush at 7.00pm. Contact Keith Fitzsimmons.

Thursday 7 September 06. Surf Kayaking at the White Rocks, Portrush at 7.00pm. Contact Robin Ruddock. 

Sunday 10 September 06.  Sea Kayaking meet at the Cranagh at 10.00am. Contact John Vance. 

Thursday 14 September 06.  Surf Kayaking at the West Bay, Portrush at 7.00pm. Contact Keith Fitzsimmons. 

Saturday 23 September 06. Lower Bann Canoe Challenge. For details visit www.cani.org.uk 

Pool session begin again on Friday 6 October 06 in Coleraine Leisure Centre. Contact Gary Lamont for details and bookings. Kayak £5.00 swim £1 for adult or child.

CCKA Programme Autumn 2006

Equipment:

Any member wishing to borrow equipment for the following paddles would need to contact the trip organizer to arrange to collect it well in advance. You will need a roof-rack or tow-hitch.

Sunday 1^st October 2006

Surf Kayaking at the White Rocks – meet at 2pm (contact Robin Ruddock)  *Suitable for all level of skill.

Friday 6^th October 2006

Pool kayaking at Coleraine Leisure Centre: 9pm-10pm   (Contact Gary Lamont) Kayaks: £5 per session   Swimming: £1 per session  *This is the first of a series of pool sessions that last up to Christmas.*

Saturday 7^th October 2006

Flat water canoe trip, River Bann, Portna, Kilrea to Agivey Bridge. Meet at Agivey Bridge, 10am. (Contact Cath Coey) *Suitable for all levels of skill and types of touring canoe/kayak.*

Sunday 15^th October 2006

Sea Kayak, day expedition to Donegal. Meet at Coleraine Sainsbury’s car-park at 8am. (Contact John Vance) *Suitable for experienced paddlers.*

Sunday 22^nd October 2006

Surf Kayaking at the White Rocks – meet at 10am (contact Gary Lamont) *Suitable for all levels of skill.*

Saturday 4^th November 2006

Flat Water canoe trip, River Bann, Portglenone to Kilrea.

Sunday 5^th November 2006

Surf Kayaking at the White Rocks – meet at 2pm (contact Gary Lamont) *Suitable for all levels of skill*

Sunday 12^th November 2006

Sea Kayak, day expedition to Donegal. Meet at Coleraine Sainsbury’s car-park at 8am. (Contact John Vance) *Suitable for experienced paddlers*

Sunday 19^th November 2006

Three Star Kayak training/assessment at Portrush Harbour.

Sunday 26^th November 2006

White Water Kayak and Canoe River Expedition to River Finn. Meet at Coleraine Sainsbury’s car-park at 8am. (Contact Keith Fitzsimmons) *Suitable for experienced paddlers*

Saturday 2^nd December 2006

Flat Water Canoe Trip River Bann. Agivey Bridge-The Cutts.

Thursday 7^th December 2006  

A.G.M at the old lifeboat station, Lansdowne, Portrush.

Sunday 10^th December 2006

Sea Kayak, day expedition to Donegal. Meet at Coleraine Sainsbury’s car-park at 8am. (Contact John Vance) *Suitable for experienced kayakers.*

Surf Kayaking