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Spots club who run a kayaking and canoe club from kilbirnie loch . We have an age range from 8yrs to adults . Everyone is encouraged to come along and join in and try different skills be it canoeing , kayaking , water boarding etc
Hence creating a friendly environment where people are comfortable to try new things .
It’s a fantastic way to make friends , stay fit , and learn life saving skills .
Project Description
We meet at kilbirnie loch every Thursday evening between April and October to paddle on the loch . In winter we move indoors to Garnock community campus pool , where members learn life saving skills in the water , and how to keep themselves safe in the water . We have week about for youths and adults .
The club provides the boats , kayaks , paddle boards and life jackets to members , thus ensuring there is no barriers to anyone despite cost .
All members are encouraged and supported to do training to become coaches and can find support to build on their experiences.
We have a family friendly atmosphere that encourages newcomers to try out new activities with support and experience of other members .
There is opportunities to go on camping trips , and days away at different locations. these are great for building confidence in people of all ages .
The club is great for mental health , keeping fit , and allowing people to socialise in a safe and suppprtive environment.
We hoping to use our funding for maintenance to our boats and possibly replace some older ones . The boats will be roughly £200 each to repay and update .
we have no running costs , or building rentals to consider .
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