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Upcoming Club Trips

As we begin to wind down our regular training and taster sessions at Horbury and Pugneys Lake, we have planned a number upcoming special trips.

Please click the links to view the event page and see more information and register your attendance.

  • Saturday, 5th November – White Water Trip on the River Tees – Event Page
  • Saturday, 3rd December – White Water Trip on the River Wharf – Event Page
  • Saturday, 24th December – Santa Paddle – (Stay tuned for more details!) Event Page
  • Saturday, 31st December – White Water Paddle on the River Ure – Event Page

Saturday 15th October

This Saturday we will run a small session on the River at Horbury Junction.

Events for this weekend have been added to the Calendar

River/Taster sessions:

10.00 – 12.00         

The above times are START of session times so please ensure you arrive early enough to get changed, kitted out and ready to get on the water at the time above.

We have a limited number of SUP’s for use – if you would like to use a SUP please book the session you require and then follow the link to request a SUP.

Please ensure you are kitted out correctly with a change of clothes and suitable footwear – wetsuit shoes or pumps, trainers are too bulky. The weather is getting colder now and the water is cooling down quickly so please ensure you have adequate clothing and a change of clothes. We have a limited number of wetsuits available on a first come basis but can’t guarantee availability.

The café at the river is open 9am – 1pm so if you want a sandwich you can grab a butty before getting on the water.

The cost for borrowing equipment is £10.00 per person for any session.  

Anyone who has not paddled with the club before MUST complete a taster session before joining regular sessions, this allows us to assess any new members and run over club safety procedure’s etc. Taster sessions can also be booked on the website at £15 per session .

Annual Memberships Due for Renewal

For those members on annual membership, your club membership is now due for renewal. If you have not already renewed, you can do so online at: https://membermojo.co.uk/westyorkshirecanoeclub/renew

A valid membership is required to join us on any paddling sessions, for insurance and safety purposes. Paddlers who’s membership has lapsed will be asked to renew before joining a paddle. We’d love for you renew your membership and to be part of the journey in 2022. Sincere thanks to all those members who have renewed over the last few weeks.

You can sign into our membership portal and update your details (including any linked members) and add any family members to your family membership, if required. You will not require a password.

To log in and renew your membership, please click the link below:
https://membermojo.co.uk/westyorkshirecanoeclub/renew

River Trip 1st October (Moving/White Water)

On the 1st October we we are running a river trip, the destination will be decided nearer the time dependent on the water levels.
(Options may include the River Wharf or River Tees, or in the event of limited rainfall we would go to the Tees Barrage Whitewater Course.

The trip will be suitable for paddlers who have done some moving and white-water work with us. If you are unsure if it is suitable for you, please register for the trip and a club coach will be able to provide guidence.

To register for the trip, please go to the Calendar page, link below:

https://www.westyorkshirecanoeclub.com/events/river-trip-location-tbc-wharf-tees-tess-barrage/?mc_id=319

Saturday 23rd July

This Saturday we will run all sessions on the River at Horbury Junction.

Events for this weekend have been added to the Calendar

River/Taster sessions:

10.00 – 13.00         

The above times are START of session times so please ensure you arrive early enough to get changed, kitted out and ready to get on the water at the time above.

Please ensure you are kitted out correctly with a change of clothes and suitable footwear – wetsuit shoes or pumps, trainers are too bulky. We have a limited number of wetsuits available on a first come basis but can’t guarantee availability.

The café at the river is open 9am – 1pm so if you want a sandwich you can grab a butty before getting on the water.

The cost for borrowing equipment is £10.00 per person for any session.  

We have a few Stand Up Paddle Boards for use as well as kayaks – if you prefer to use these please ensure you message us to confim.

Anyone who has not paddled with the club before MUST complete a taster session before joining regular sessions, this allows us to assess any new members and run over club safety procedure’s etc. Taster sessions can also be booked on the website at £15 per session .

Saturday 16th July

This Saturday we will run all sessions on the River at Horbury Junction.

Events for this weekend have been added to the Calendar

River/Taster sessions:

10.00 – 13.00         

The above times are START of session times so please ensure you arrive early enough to get changed, kitted out and ready to get on the water at the time above.

Please ensure you are kitted out correctly with a change of clothes and suitable footwear – wetsuit shoes or pumps, trainers are too bulky. We have a limited number of wetsuits available on a first come basis but can’t guarantee availability.

The café at the river is open 9am – 1pm so if you want a sandwich you can grab a butty before getting on the water.

The cost for borrowing equipment is £10.00 per person for any session.  

We have a few Stand Up Paddle Boards for use as well as kayaks – if you prefer to use these please ensure you message us to confim.

Anyone who has not paddled with the club before MUST complete a taster session before joining regular sessions, this allows us to assess any new members and run over club safety procedure’s etc. Taster sessions can also be booked on the website at £15 per session .

Upcoming Sessions (Saturday 11th/18th/25th June)

Events for this and following weekends have been added to the Calendar

Saturday 11th June – Pugneys Lake

Please ensure you are kitted out correctly with a change of clothes and suitable footwear – wetsuit shoes or pumps, trainers are too bulky. We have a limited number of wetsuits available on a first come basis but can’t guarantee availability.

The café at the river is open 9am – 1pm so if you want a sandwich you can grab a butty before getting on the water.

The cost for borrowing equipment is £10.00 per person for any session.  

Anyone who has not paddled with the club before MUST complete a taster session before joining regular sessions, this allows us to assess any new members and run over club safety procedure’s etc. Taster sessions can also be booked on the website .

Saturday 18th June – Weekend Away/Tees Barrage Peer Paddle

This saturday, there will be no sessions at Pugneys Lake or on the River Calder as most coaches/leaders are away.

There will be a peer paddle (non-club event) at the Tees Barrage Whitewater Centre for those competent on a grade 2/3 whitewater enviroment.

Saturday 25th June – River Calder at Horbury Junction

This Saturday we will be running all sessions on the River at Horbury Junction. Although the sessions are ont he calendar, they will not be availiable to book until close to the time.

River Calder – Paddle Cleanup!

When we paddle, we all too often see the effects of plastic waste strewn in the trees and river banks. We are in a unique position as paddlers, as we can collect plastic from places others are unable to access.

Join us this Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend where we will be cleaning up a stretch of the River Calder in Horbury.

Photos of Plastic rubbish strewn 
across the river where we paddle. Click the image to see a larger version!
Photos of Plastic rubbish strewn across the river where
we paddle. Click the image to see a larger version!

We will prepare a range of craft (canoe’s, paddleboards and kayaks) to help comb the river of debris and rubbish along the banks. Paddling with us will be free, so why not come along for a couple of hours and have some fun on the water and help clean up our local environment!

A Safety briefing will be provided by qualified coaches, All Equipment and PPE for collecting rubbish will be provided and all equipment and safety wear for staying safe ion the water will be provided.