A quick note to say that the last Pugneys session of the year will be this coming Saturday (17th Nov) – start time of 12:30.
There is also a river run from Healey to Pugneys on Sat 17th Nov at 12:00, meet at Pugneys, for those who would prefer that to a lake paddle.
Saturday 24th Nov (next week), we are planning to go to the River Calder at Healey for a white water practice session – 12:30.
Hopefully we’ll see some of you there 🙂
Following the success of the last Lower Wharfe paddle, the plan for Sunday 25th Nov is to once again paddle the lower section of the River Wharfe from Burnsall/Hebden to Barden Tower. This will give members who missed out on this great river another opportunity to paddle it.
The river is a mainly grade 2 section with a small stretch of 3 at Appletreewick (which can be walked around) and is suitable for most when the river is at reasonable levels. The plan is to meet at 9:30am at Barden Bridge in the lay-by on the far side of the river. Go past the Tower car park and take the next right down the hill and follow the road over the bridge.
It is IMPORTANT that people let me know that they plan on attending so we can collate names and organise enough competent people for safety and leadership on the river. Additionally, if the trip is cancelled or moved due to water levels, you’ll save yourself a lot of time and trouble.
Closest water level gauge (level should ideally be below 0.4m for a steady beginners paddle)
You can view a webcam of the river at Burnsall here:Â Webcam for river level at Burnsall
Note that this trip is only open to WYCC members. You will also need to take your own gear or transport club gear yourselves.
Please confirm your attendance via email to tonythompson@pobox.com or post a reply on this page.
Cheers
Tony.
A paddle of the Upper Tees is planned for Sunday 2nd Dec.
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 definitely not for beginners however all the big features can be walked if you don’t fancy running a particular one.
The put in point is just off the B6277 outside Middleton-in-Teesdale.
The plan is to meet at the bacon butty bar at Scotch Corner at 9:30am.
It is IMPORTANT that people let me know that they plan to attend so I can collate names and organise enough competent people for safety and leadership on the river. Additionally, if the trip is cancelled or moved due to water levels, you’ll save yourself a lot of time and trouble. The paddle will only take place if there is sufficient numbers of competent paddlers which is why we need an indication of who’s going as soon as possible please.
Water level gauge should be around 0.5-0.7, lower and it’s scrapey, higher and it can become a tad more challenging – 0.6 is ideal.
You will need to take your own gear or transport club gear yourselves.
Please confirm your attendance via text or email asap to me at tonythompson@pobox.com or post a reply on this page on the website.
Cheers
Tony.
The club is running the national white water race on the River Tees on Sunday 11th November. Volunteers are required to provide safety for the Classic race and depending upon water levels for the sprint event on Abbey Rapids.
Itinerary for the day will be as follows
8:30 meet at Scotch Corner for butty
10:00 on water at Egglestone Bridge
Provide safety at key rapids for approx 45 min (both in boats and on bank- it will be cold so being plenty of warm drinks etc)
Afternoon safety at Abbey rapids
Water levels over the past few years have been unpredictable and vary from a bit of a scrape to mid river stoppers that held the raft. (Ask Smithy if you do not believe me)
Can any volunteers happy on performing rescues on grade 3+ water let Steve Thorley-Lawson know that they are coming (sthorleyla@aol.com) or usual mob number.
Thanks
Steve
Please note that the Saturday Pugneys sessions have been extended into November due to the popularity of the session. The calendar has been updated to include the latest dates.
Thanks,
WYCC
The next river we’ll be paddling is the Irwell on Sun, 28 October, 09:30 – 15:30. Meet at Nuttall Country Park, Ramsbottom at 9:30am. This is a grade 2/3 run, including an 18ft weir which we slide down 🙂
If you wish to join us, please ensure you let TT know (tonythompson@pobox.com or text my usual mobile number).
This is very important due to potential water levels and to ensure there is enough safety cover.
Here’s a video to get you in the mood
And photos from one of the previous trips here.
Photos from the club’s paddle on the Lower Wharfe are now ready to view in the Gallery section of the website. A very enjoyable day out on the river although water levels were a little too low…
Please note that club membership fees are now due for the next year (2012/2013). Club membership entitles you to attend river trips, club holidays, lower fees for pool and Pugneys sessions and free parking at Pugneys as well as the opportunity to vote at the AGM in November to help influence the direction of your club.
2012/2013 Membership fees for the club are as follows:
£25 family
£15 individual
Membership fees should be paid as soon as possible. Cheques should be made payable to West Yorkshire Canoe Club.
Please ensure you fill in a new membership form with the payment (see below).
BECOMING A CLUB MEMBER
Membership of WYCC is open to anyone who wishes to enjoy canoeing/kayaking in a relaxed atmosphere.
All WYCC members recognise that Canoeing and Kayaking are ‘Assumed risk’ ‘water contact sports’ that may carry attendant risks. All WYCC members should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own action and involvement.
To become a club member requires you to have attended the regularly held pool or Pugneys sessions 3 times (see ‘Where to find us?‘ for further details).
