Opening of Pinkston Watersports

On Monday, 19th May 2014, I attended the formal opening of the Pinkston Watersports Centre which is located at North Canalbank Street, G4 9XL. This was a memorable event bringing together a range of supporters and funders.

This project is operated by Glasgow Watersport Ltd, a charity run by volunteer watersports enthusiasts for the benefit of the wider community. 

The facilities include a clean water basin of 140m x 28m suitable for a variety of watersports, with affordable access and storage for clubs and organisations with changing rooms and parking. There is a small Artificial White Water Course (AWWC) which is the first in Scotland. 

There is an action packed day to experience Scotland’s first artificial whitewater centre on Saturday 31st May,  10am - 4pm, at the Pinkston Watersports. This has free entry. 

The water activities on the day include Canoeing taster sessions for Children and Adults, with no equipment necessary. If you have your own kayak or canoe, there is a ‘Park & Play’ in the sheltered flat water basin.  

Throughout the day, there are professional displays of Canoe slalom, Canoe polo, Freestyle kayaking and Whitewater rescue training.

For more information, email info@pinkston.co.uk or log on to the weblink at: http://www.pinkston.co.uk/