All
Due to high river levels and persistent heavy rain predicted in the area throughout the night, the club coaches and leaders have made the decision not to paddle at slenningford watermill on New Years Day, opting to move our new years paddle to the same location the following week.
We have updated the event page to now paddle on the 7th of January 2023.
We’re sorry for any disappointment caused, but we didnt want to cause wasted trips on the day. Paddler safety is paramount.
As per club tradition, on New Years Day paddle we will padleagain this year. We’ll be paddling the River Ure from Mickley to Sleningford Watermill.
More details on the route we’ll be taking are here:
https://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/rivers/england/north-east/river-ure-hack-falls-to-west-tanfield
Conditions will be expectedly very cold, both on and off the water, so it is imperative you are dressed appropriately for the environment. A proper wetsuit and CAG Jacket or dry suit with underlayers will be required.
We are monitoring the river levels very closely, however at the minim required levels the trip will not be suitable to beginners to moving water. At higher levels, the club will make a decision on individual competency.
Please note: There is a £6 charge per paddler paid to the site on arrival (for parking and maintenance of the river at the campsite). Payment by cash only, as the office is closed on the day we are paddling.
Please book online (below) to confirm your attendance.
For those paddlers looking to paddle with us on the Wharf next Saturday (3rd December), we are planning on meeting at Linton Falls Car Park (BD23 6BQ).
Please ensure you have booked onto the event.
Please note, depending on river leves, we may revise the meeting point closer to the time.
This is to remind all club members of the AGM & EGM tomorrow evening, which is at a different venue, at 7:30pm at Slazenger Sports and Social Club (address below).
** Slazenger Sports and Social Club, Southfield Ln, Horbury, Wakefield WF4 5BH **
There will be Pie and Peas Supper provided.
Hope to see you there
West Yorkshire Canoe Club
The club was due to hold our AGM and an EGM on Wednesday 23rd November 2022 at Ossett Cricket & Athletic Club. However, we were only recently notified that the Kitchen area is undergoing renovation which would mean it would not be possible to host our Pie and Peas supper.
As such, we have sourced an alternate venue – Slazenger Sports and Social Club (address below) – however we have had to move the date of the meeting a day before originally scheduled to Tuesday, 22nd.
** Slazenger Sports and Social Club, Southfield Ln, Horbury, Wakefield WF4 5BH **
The club committee apologises for the short notice of this change and hopes you are still able to attend. We will circulate a Teams meeting link to registered atendees ahead of the new meeting time.
Thank in advance for your understanding
West Yorkshire Canoe Club
For the first time this year, we are going to organise a Christmas Eve Paddle, free to all club members.
A flat water paddle suitable to all paddlers, we will have a range of craft available (Paddleboards, Canoe’s and Kayaks), which we will decorate with tinsel, Christmas lights and other seasonal merriments!
Some of us are planning to dress up as Santa, Elves and Reindeers. We’ll have some Santa hats available for all to wear on top of our helmets too!
Conditions will be expectedly very cold, both on and off the water, so it is imperative you are dressed appropriately for the environment. A proper wetsuit and CAG Jacket or dry suit with underlayers will be required.
Two routes are currently being considered. We’ll decide closer to the time, but please register on our event page!
Option 1: Meeting at Stanley Ferry Boat Marina and paddling up and down the canal
Option 2: Meet at Horbury Car Park (usual paddle spot) and paddle down the Calder to Ruddy Duck Pub, Wakefield. (Will require a shuttle run to be organised)
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.
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 .
