A quick note to say that the Pugneys lake sessions will begin this year on the 11th April.
Please note that car parking charges will apply this year – the cost is £2.80 for 4 hours. There are no longer any free parking concessions for members unfortunately.
Just a reminder that Batley pool sessions are still on so if you’d like to get some practice in before Pugneys starts in early April, or fancy learning to roll before the next round of river trips, why not come along?
Non-members wishing to have an intro to kayaking are most welcome too. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Check out the calendar for all the latest river trip info. New trips added:-
Tees, 15th Feb
Lower Wharfe, 1st Mar
Lune, 15th Mar
Irwell, 29th Mar
Remember Mike’s Calder trip is this coming weekend too (8th Feb).
The club’s 2015 events have been announced. See the following link for details:-
I’m planning a trip on the River Rothay, in the Lake District, on 25th Jan which will be suitable for beginners. The views are very picturesque and interestingly, we put on just up from the church where Wordsworth grave is located.
Please let me know if you are interested in attending, so I can get an idea of numbers. Here’s a link to a previous paddle some of us went on last year to check out the river for a WYCC trip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5Wjux2b2pk
Please email me at club.secretary@westyorkshirecanoeclub.com if you would like to come and I’ll circulate plans closer to the date.
Hopefully the weather will hold up and the levels will be suitable.
Thanks,
Tony.
This weeks planned river trip, Sunday 23rd November, is the River Wharfe. This is predominately a grade 2 section of river good for beginner paddlers with a couple of more challenging sections, Loop Scar & Appletree Wick Falls, which any less experienced paddlers can walk round.
The section we will be paddling is from below Linton Falls to Barden Bridge, at the start of the paddle you should be able to see some of our more experienced paddlers tackle Linton Falls.
Meeting point is Linton at 9.30am, postcode BD23 6BQ will get you near to the car park.
If anyone requires more info or equipment please email me on the address below by Friday evening.
It is important that you email me if you plan to attend the paddle so we can organise sufficient competent people for safety on the river.
Also if the trip is cancelled or re located due to river conditions/levels we need to notify you of the change, the organisers cannot be held responsible for a wasted trip if you do not let me know.
Ensure you bring appropriate paddling gear & footwear, a change of warm clothes & a drink.
This trip is open to club members only, if you have not renewed your membership you must do so ASAP.
Looking forward to seeing some of you there.
Natalie
Email nataliewilbond@gmail.com
Please note that there will be no Pugneys session on Saturday 27th Sept due to the WYCC Slalom event taking place at Slenningford.
All are welcome to attend the slalom event instead – please see the email circulated from Ken for further details.
