Edinburgh Schools Kayak Club
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welcome to eskc!
Edinburgh Schools Kayak Club was set up in 2011 to increase participation at grassroots level and create opportunities for young people to progress in paddle sport.
The club aims to create a pathway for paddlers to become involved in kayaking and canoeing with an emphasis on the Olympic disciplines of Canoe Slalom and Flat water racing. There are also opportunities for river trips and recreational paddling as well as leadership roles allowing young people the opportunity to gain valuable coaching qualifications that can help with CVs, college and university applications and progression to coaching roles at the Club and beyond.
THE CAMP IS NOW FULLY BOOKED FOR 2024
Session Times - CHECK THE BOOKING FORM FOR AVAILABILITY
Currently Week 2 has good availability for all abilities
Week 3 - beginners at 9.30 has space
Week 4 - beginners & intermediate at 12 noon has space & secondary at 2.30 has space
Week 5 - beginners at 9.30 has space
If you need a specific week and time - please drop us an email, we will try our best to fit you in.
9.30-11.30am - beginner
12.00-2.00pm - beginner/intermediate mixed
2.30-4.30pm (intermediate over 15 hrs of experience/high school pupils)
The cost for the week is £95, which includes all coaching and equipment.
*Even though all paddlers will be wearing a buoyancy aid on the water, we recommend that they can swim a minimum of 25 meters unaided to attend ESKC paddling courses!
Photograph taken by Ruth Armstrong
Where are we?
ESKC are based at Meggetland Community Sports Hub on the banks of the Union Canal, in Edinburgh, we are well placed to deliver all aspects of paddle sports to all ability levels.
The Clubhouse and boat storage is located adjacent to St Andrew's Boat Club.
Pool sessions take place in the winter months at local locations, with paddlers in small groups to hone water skills and to practice Eskimo rolling and safety skills.
