White water training this Saturday will be at Sowerby Bridge at the normal time of 12.30, meet in car park of first unit here:
Walton St, Sowerby Bridge HX6 1AN.
To get here head towards Sowerby Bridge, from the town centre drive over the river and turn immediate right and park in car park on left.
The river here is only a short section but has a few small drops each with a calm area after.
If anyone needs any info or gear etc. just message me and i will organise.
Andy W
The plan for this Sunday, 23rd Mar is to paddle the Upper Tees – subject to water levels once again. If there looks to be no water, perhaps a trip to TB may interest some?
This is a mainly grade 2+ paddle with some more technically challenging sections and two major grade 3/4 features, the S-bend (or Dogleg) and Low Force (a 10-foot drop over a waterfall). The trip is for the experienced paddlers in the club, however all the big features can be walked if you don’t fancy the look of a particular one. We’ll also throw in some boof practice on Low Force (I’ll take a couple of lines and carabiners to help pull boats up , if needs be) and perhaps a run of the Jacuzzi shoot if it looks OK.
The put in point is just down from High Force Hotel, but meet at the bacon butty bar at Scotch Corner at 9:30am.
Water level gauge should be around 0.5-0.7, lower and it’s scrapey, higher and it can become a tad more challenging.
You can keep an eye on the level here: http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/floods/riverlevels/120692.aspx?stationId=8138
Fingers crossed the level is good.
Please let me know if you intend coming via email to tonythompson@pobox.com or post a reply on this post on the website.
Cheers
T
Unfortunately due to a lack of water, all the rivers literally being empty and no rain forecast, the Swale trip has had to be cancelled.
As an alternative option, the Washburn is releasing this Sunday from 9am and runs until 5pm. The plan is to be there early on.
Please note that the Washburn is not suitable for inexperienced paddlers. If in any doubt as to suitability, please ask a club member for advice.
The next trip is scheduled for the River Crayke. This is a short stretch of grade 2/3 river running from Lake Coniston to Greenod. It is approximately a 6 mile trip with the first mile down the lake before entering the river. This part of the trip can be shortened but includes a short walk to the lake, Whereas the normal putin I use the walk is about 50 yards. The river is narrow and consists of mainly grade 2 sections with 2 grade 3 sections. The first Grade 3 can be inspected but the last one Bobbin Mill cannot be inspected and as such you need to be competent in your ability in the boat as the only safety is at the start and at the end.
The shuttle will take about 45 mins so I therefore suggest that we meet at 9.00 am at the putin indicated on the rainchasers site. This should enable us to be on the water about 11.00. With about 2/3 hours for the trip we should be off about 2.00pm. Please bring a warm drink and something to eat.
Will you please let me know before Friday if you intend to paddle. The distance from Dewsbury is approx.115m and will take about 2 hours using the motorway. If anyone wants a lift me please get in touch.
Link to rainchasers site: http://rainchasers.com/river/crake/blawith-common-spark-bridge#viewport
Regards
Mike Robson
Apologies for the short notice but this evening’s Batley Baths pool session has unfortunately had to be cancelled. This is due to an electrical fault at the sub-station in Batley which is affecting the lighting at the pool. Normal service resumes next week.
A reminder that the New Years Day club paddle takes place on the River Ure, meeting for 10:30 at Slenningford campsite.
The organiser, Mark Wilbond, is happy to arrange to meet up with anyone between Xmas and New Years Day at Batley or Pugneys if anyone would like to borrow kit. Please contact Mark via email at mark_wilbond@btconnect.com
There will also be the possibility of a raft for those who want a slightly more relaxing trip down the river.
Hopefully see you there!
This is the re-scheduled trip from two weeks ago, the much talked about Wharfe-Wharfe that has been in the making for over a year 🙂 The plan is to do both the Upper and Lower sections of the river Wharfe in a single run. This river includes Conistone Falls (a 1m river wide drop), Ghailstrills strid, Linton Falls (a grade 4 2m two-tier drop) and Appletreewick falls.
To make things easier, meet up is at the bridge over the river near Kilnsey (where we get in for the Upper Wharfe trips), drop off kit, take cars to the get out at Barden bridge and shuttle back in a couple of cars.
Meet up time is 9am.
This paddle is LONG and definitely not for beginners – please make sure you bring along something to eat and drink as it is a long time on the water. I imagine you will all ache after this paddle 😉
If you plan to come along, please let Tony know via email (tonythompson@pobox.com), on Facebook or via text to 07590 567652.
Trip is club members only. The trip can only take place if water levels are sufficient so please ensure you let the organiser know you are coming in case plans change. If the levels are low, we’ll end going to the Washburn instead which is only round the corner…
For those that want it I will run a Foundation Safety and Rescue sessions over 2 consectutive weekends (Saturday/Sunday). The course is 8 hours minimum but I feel that 10 hours is more realistic (5 hours each day). I could run this any day between now and 23 Nov when I am away. If you are thinking of going on to coaching you need to complete this course to an acceptable standard. The course consists of 2 hours of theory and 8 hours of rescues covering swimmers, boat to boat rescues.
The purpose is to provide the paddler with all the necessary skills which will enable them to ensure the safety of themselves and others, also to equip each person with the appropriate rescue skill which can be used to help themselves and others.
This award will be registered with the BCU and is open to all persons over 14 years of age. You need to be 2 star paddling standard as you will be using a variety of craft. You also need to be able to swim in your normal paddling clothing.
For those younger than 14 I will run a junior version.
For those wishing to participate please contact Mike Robson. Tel 07721 362529 Email mike.robson23@ntlworld.com.
Regards
Mike Robson
