Today was the annual Tyne Tour whitewater race.

Photo’s can be viewed below:

https://www.facebook.com/TyneTour/photos/a.1499586943404585.1073741834.159477500748876/1499650133398266/?type=3&theater

Just a quick post to inform you all about activities this  weekend.

It  looks like Pugney’s will be closed for the 2016 season now as the lake is still green and not looking very inviting.

Saturday 5th we will run another whitewater training session on the Calder near Ossett starting at 12.30.

This is a beginners session and should be suitable for any member.

Anyone wishing to join MUST email me with their contact details and a list of all equipment required at address below:

andy@westyorkshirecanoeclub.com

Sunday 6th Mark will be running an intermediate river trip hopefully on the Lune, anyone wishing to attend this trip MUST email Mark at the address below and leave contact details along with any request for club equipment. Mark will then decide if you are at the correct level to paddle the river – Marks decision is final.

mark_wilbond@btconnect.com

Full details have been emailed out to all club members about all the above.

PLEASE NOTE ANY RIVER TRIPS ARE ONLY   OPEN TO FULLY PAID UP MEMBERS.

PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL TO ANY OTHER CLUB ADDRESS AS IT WILL NOT BE ANSWERED.

This coming weekend we are looking at a couple of paddles if people  are interested:

Firstly on Saturday we are looking at a gentle paddle along the Calder around Ossett/Horbury, this will be suitable for just about  any member as it is very gentle and the levels are very low, the plan for this will be to meet around 12.30pm and paddle for a couple of hours.

Secondly on Sunday we are looking at a more advanced paddle – we are unsure of the venue at the moment but are thinking possibly the Lune, Wharfe but at the moment the levels are very low, the Washburn is running on Sunday so this is another possible option. The Sunday trip will be an advanced trip and not suitable for beginners.

All trips are open to members only.

If you are interested in any trip this weekend please contact:

HERE

andy@westyorkshirecanoeclub.com and leave the following details:

Name, email address, mobile number and if you require any kit or boats.

Once we decide on the venue etc. the trip organiser will contact you with full details.

Normally we would try to give a little more notice but at the moment we are struggling to find rivers with enough water to paddle.

As we are not planning to paddle at Pugney’s again this coming Saturday we are going to have a paddle on a local river weather permitting.

We are looking to paddle at Sowerby  Bridge meeting at the industrial estate car park here: Walton Street, Halifax HX6 1AW.

Under normal water level this stretch of river is very safe and great for beginners and playboaters alike. With several small drops  with a large pool at the bottom of each. Once at the end we simply get out and walk back up to  the start.

Below you can see a few photo’s from our last session there a few weeks ago.

This trip will be suitable for most, but please note this trip will not be run by Club Coaches, but will be run by suitably competent people to run this level of river and experience of leading trips on this level / type of water.

There is the chance that we may be able to take a small number of club boats if people require these, you will need to arrange to meet us at a suitable time to select a boat and appropriate paddling kit and paddle.  You will need to transport the kit and paddle.

If you are bringing your own boat please ensure it is buoyancy/air bags installed.

If you wish to attend please contact Rich below:

monkeypaddler@hotmail.co.uk

by 1900 on 14^th October.

Please ensure you leave a mobile number as we may need to alter or cancel the session at the last minute depending upon water levels.

Regards

Rich

WYCC Chairman

Well done to WYCC Juniors who competed in Oughtibridge Slalom today.

First in Div 3 for Josh, second in Officials for Beth and best J16 for Olivia and Dowi.

Looking towards 2017 we are planning to enter several slalom competitions throughout the year, hopefully raising our club profile on the slalom circuit.

We will be looking for new recruits to join the slalom team and come along to training sessions and eventually enter competitions.

Further information about Canoe Slalom in the UK below:

If you are interested in getting involved in slalom please have a chat with a member of the committee at one of the paddling sessions or drop an email to: club.secretary@westyorkshirecanoeclub.com             or fill out the contact form below.

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This Sunday 9^th October we are looking at organising a beginner’s river trip. The exact location is yet to be confirmed depending on water levels, possible options are the River Ure at Ripon or River Tees at Barnard Castle.

A Brief description of the rivers can be found here :-

http://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/rivers/england/north-east/river-ure-hack-falls-to-west-tanfield

http://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/rivers/england/north-east/river-tees-middleton-in-teesdale-to-barnard-castle

This trip will be suitable for most, but please note this trip will not be run by Club Coaches, but will be run by suitably competent people to run this level of river and experience of leading trips on this level / type of water.

There is the chance that we may be able to take a small number of club boats if people require these, you will need to arrange to meet us at a suitable time to select a boat and appropriate paddling kit and paddle.  You will need to transport the kit and paddle.

For full day river trips (Sunday trips), you should bring along some food in a watertight container, as well as either a hot drink in a thermos flask or water/juice in a plastic bottle. These can be stored in the back of your boat.

If you need to take any medication with you on the river, then ideally this should be attached to you too. A dry bag will fit items like inhalers or pills nicely.  Any larger items will need to go in a waterproof bag/box in your boat. You may wish to give your medication to your trip leader to look after, and remember,  your towel and a change clothes to change into afterwards!

If you are bringing your own boat please ensure it is buoyancy/air bags installed.

If you wish to attend please contact Rich below:

monkeypaddler@hotmail.co.uk

by 1900 on 7^th October.

Regards

Rich

WYCC Chairman

Final Start list Saturday 24th September

Saturday 24th

Final Start List Sunday 25th September

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Start list Saturday 24th September

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Start List Sunday 25th September

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