Stand and deliver…

Yes, it’s that time of year where we want you to part with your hard earned cash in exchange for that warm fuzzy feeling you get knowing that LPKC will continue into its’ glorious 32nd year! Download your membership form now and make sure you fill in the dates of birth of all members.

Also, for those of you who just can’t get enough of AGMs, I have finally (sorry Alan!) got my finger out and uploaded the AGM minutes to the Meeting Minutes Section where you can relive a thrilling blow by blow account of this once in a lifetime (OK once a year) event.

Glenbarr surf weekend

OK, folks we are really rather limited with spaces for the trip this year (Killgruer Caravan Site – 1st to 5th of June; you let us know the actual dates you would like to attend) . The site is VERY busy due to the Jubilee weekend and MOK run (a half marathon and many other events).

We have managed to book 5 tent pitches and 3 caravan pitches. Please get in touch via the club e-mail – lpkc@btinternet.com

Obviously, tent sharing will maximise the number who can attend but we’ll have to see who is coming and who, if anyone, has spaces they are willing to put people up in their tents.

FYI – All the caravan pitches are allocated. Tents wise we are pretty much full to capacity as well but if I have confirmed numbers I can try and work my charms on the site owner and get hold of a couple of more pitches. This applies to everyone…do not assume that you can just turn up. If you wish to go get in touch, let us know how many people and what, if any, spaces you can offer.

Beginner’s trip….was fun

Hi all,

Well done the “real” beginner’s on the recent trip down Stanley. The river was at a medium(ish) level making it fun for the more experienced paddlers and a challenge for our novices; Dave Sneddon (no swims) and Euan Cleary (2 swims).

As for our more experienced paddlers? Let’s just say that an ex-chairman owes Laura a swim pint and Alan fell victim to the recently regraded grade 5 rapid at Thistlebrigg

Let’s see some more attendees for the next one

Club Surfing Weekend

Every year in May the club has an annual surfing trip, known as the Machrahanish weekend. This year will be no different except its in June, and its not actually at Machrihanish – it will be at Killegruer Campsite just past Glenbarr a couple of miles up the coast.

The important thing is to get the weekend of Sat 2nd Sun 3rd June in your diary. More details to follow but as usual, all will be welcome.

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Eyes right >>>>>

OK, just a wee change. We’ve added a “Pool session info” tab on the top of the right hand side of the site. This will hopefully make things clearer with no need to dig about trying to find the info you need

Etive fun

We have a new video up showing our adventures on a chilly River Etive.

While the weather was bitterly cold the river gods smiled on us and the chilly breeze that welcomed us into the valley soon died off leaving us with a beautiful day on an equally beautiful river. A trip report by Graeme “no longer an Etive virgin” Cleary has been promised shortly.

Oh, and rumours of a wrinkled old prune swimming? I was clearly wanting to REALLY test my drysuit

You know you want one!

There is no better way to fend off the winter chill than a new LPKC hoodie.

These have been river tested by your committee who can confirm that although the tops arent 100% waterproof they are still a darn good piece of kit.

The Logo is unique to our club & was designed by an artist from Lochwinnoch.

A limited range of sizes & colours available – see me at the pool.

And whilst your hands are in your pockets, we have a few Dagger ® waterbottles, excellent stocking fillers at £3