We are planning to run a white water practice session on the River Calder at Healey on Satuday 12th Jan at 1pm.

It is an ideal opportunity for those new to moving water and would like to learn how to handle their boat. If you have the skills and just fancy a paddle for a few hours, you too are welcome.

If anyone requires equipment (boats, paddles, spraydecks, helmets etc) please let Andy Walker know before Friday 11th Jan by email or text/mobile 07748 111819.

Please ensure that you wear suitable clothing and footwear for kayaking in – jeans and wellies are a bad idea. An old pair of trainers is good if you don’t have suitable wet shoes – barefoot or socks will not be permitted.

It is IMPORTANT that people let us know if they plan to attend so we can plan accordingly and also communicate any last minute changes due to water levels etc.

If you wish to come along, please confirm your attendance via email to one of these club members: Andy Walker or Tony Thompson. Note that the session is only open to club members.

Nearest postcode for the Healey meeting point is WF5 8NE.

Sorry for the short notice but a few of us are planning to paddle the Irwell on Sun, 6th Jan, 09:30 – 15:30.

Meet at Nuttall Country Park, Ramsbottom at 9:30am. This is a mainly grade 2 run, including an 18ft weir which we slide down.

Link to Map

If you wish to join us, please ensure you let me know (tonythompson@pobox.com or text my usual mobile number).
This is very important due to potential river levels and ensuring sufficient safety cover.

Thanks,

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.

A few pics from the last trip

Cheers

Tony.

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: 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.

A few pics from the last trip

Cheers

Tony.

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 🙂

Link to Map

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.