Eastwood and East Kilbride Canoe Club

Why join EEKCC?

EEKCC is a very friendly club and we have a big range of ages and abilities.  Our members paddle kayaks, canoes and sea kayaks.  We paddle on local rivers and lochs as well as on the sea.  We often have weekends away to get to more remote spots. Whether you are a complete beginner who has never paddled before or you are an old hand, we’d love to meet you.

EEKCC is affiliated to the Scottish Canoe Association (affiliation number 6096).  We are a child protection aware club and we abide by the SCA guidelines for the protection of children.

We have a selection of kit that members can use if they don’t have their own – this is very useful for those just starting out.  We can kit you out with just about everything you need apart from footwear and a wet suit. We even have a range of boats! Our team of friendly coaches will make you feel at home on the water in no time.

In the summer months (May to early September) we have our regular Friday night sessions at Strathclyde Loch near Hamilton where we can paddle on the loch or the river Clyde.  The rest of the year finds us in the warmer climes of the Water Palace in Hamilton. If you’d like to come along, please see below for when we meet and do let us know you’re coming along so we can make you welcome! You are welcome to participate in 3 loch or pool sessions before you have to join.

Club members get full access to our forum where there is lots of chat and it’s the place to find out about our upcoming paddles and events!

Apart from paddling for fun, we also have an active team of coaches who run regular coaching sessions, courses and assessments. We don’t just do stuff on the water as there is a social side to club life too – BBQs, trips to the climbing wall and 10 pin bowling are just some of the things we’ve been up to.

Join us or renew your membership here

All memberships run for 12 months from date of joining.  The minimum age to be a member is 8 years old.

Existing Members

If this is your first visit to this page then you can login with the email address you used to join EEKCC originally - use "Sign in without password".  You will be sent a time limited link to your email address.  This will allow you to sign in to your membership page and you can set a new password there.

Once you log in - check your details carefully and correct any errors that may have crept in during migration from our old membership system.  NB it is particularly important that we have your date of birth for insurance cover reasons.  Having your email correct is essential too as this is how you log in!  If you are unable to log in please contact Gavin.  If you like, you can even upload a photo or make an optional  donation to the club.

New Members

If you want to join EEKCC, please click the big orange button!

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I join EEKCC?

Come along to upto 3 pool or loch sessions to make up your mind then come here and click the big orange button!  We register all new members online and take payment securely by PayPal, you can also pay by BACS.  Once payment is received, your membership will be confirmed (might take a few days as we could be out paddling!)

Is there anything else to pay?

Yes - you need to pay to go on the water at Strathclyde Park (charge is set by the Council) and in winter there is a pool fee to cover the costs of hiring the pool.

OK - I've joined, how do I get access to the members' part of the club forum?

Go here and register.  One of the admin team will check your membership and activate your account shortly.

How do I use club equipment?

Once you are a member, you can ask in the forum to use club equipment.