Serious Fun Kayaking Club!

Welcome to Pinkston Watersports’ first ever kayaking club!

We aim to make paddlesports more accessible for young people across Glasgow. Do you want to be a kayaker?

With sessions running once a week until October, we want you to come and learn to kayak in a fun, safe and progressive environment.

Each month will have a theme that we focus on; whether that is kayak polo, learning to roll, water confidence, personal paddling skills or how to help other people on the water. As we have our very own artificial white-water course, the opportunity to progress on to white water paddling may also be an option throughout the summer if participants are excited and keen. Throughout the summer, we would like to support our young people in a nurturing environment and create well rounded paddlers.

This club is ‘serious’ about having fun whilst learning to kayak. Come along, meet new people and learn a new sport with our fun and experienced staff.

We do deliver taster sessions in other activities if you are not sure this is a good fit. Please don’t hesitate to get in contact if you would like more information.

💦 Learn the basics: how to go, stop, and turn
💦 Includes fun games and challenges
💦 Develop new skills like water safety/awareness
💦 Make memories for life!
💦 Can’t swim? No worries – you’ll simply float in our sheltered canal basin!

What is included

💦 Changing & Showering Facilities
💦 Free Carpark
💦 Clean & Safe Water
💦 Fun, Safe & Professional Instructors
💦 All Equipment needed from wetsuits, buoyancy aids and boats – we have you covered!

Please see below in our ‘what to bring’ section for the few things you will need to take part

Check in details

When you arrive, please head through the tunnel towards the water and turn to your right – reception is beside the blue kayak attached to the pole to check in!

What to bring

Swimming costume/shorts
💦 Shoes suitable for the water (old trainers or water shoes are perfect!)
💦 Towel
💦 Padlock for lockers

To help warm up if needed:

💦 A blanket (or dryrobe)
💦 Warm layers including jumpers, hats and gloves
💦 A full thermos

Restrictions

We have a weight limit of 120KG as this is the max weight for our largest buoyancy aid. Buoyancy aids are provided and required to take part.

FAQs

Q : Is there car parking?
A : Yes, we have a free to use carpark with more free street parking on Boron Street (road directly up the hill from the main gates)

Q : Are there showers and hair dyers?
A : We have changing facilities with hot showers but no hair dyers. We do have outside plugs if you wish to bring your own.

Q : How cold is the water?
A : This changes from day to day as it is an outdoor unheated (but filtered!) pool. But probably cold tbh – know your limits especially in winter!

Q : Do I need to wear a wetsuit or buoyancy aid?
A : While both wetsuits and buoyancy aids are provided only buoyancy aids must be worn. You may prefer/be more conformable in a tshirt and shorts than a wetsuit however you are much more likely to get cold even in warmer weather. Please be aware of your limits in cold water.

Q : Is there a coffee machine?
A : No, bring your own flask if you would like a hot drink for after!

Any further questions please feel free to email into [email protected] or give us a call on 0141 332 5636