Announcements, Trips

Washburn, 24th April

A number of members will be attending the Washburn release on the afternoon of 24th April (release starts at 3pm).

Anyone who wants to come along is more than welcome.

Note that this is a fast stretch of water so isn’t suitable for beginners.

Announcements

Membership Cards

Members can now collect membership cards from either one of the pool sessions (Batley tonight for instance) or at Pugneys (tomorrow from 12:30).

The card allows you to park for free at Pugneys when using the water.

Trips

Upper Tees trip, incl. boofing practice off Low Force – 21st April

This is a rescheduled trip following last months cancellation due to the snow.

I’m planning a paddle of the Upper Tees on Sunday 21st April, subject to water levels once again.

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 safety cover. 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 I 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.

Please confirm your attendance via email asap to me at tonythompson@pobox.com or post a reply on this page on the website.

Cheers

T

Announcements

Pugneys is back!!! (this Saturday 6th April) – Non-members welcome to come try kayaking

Yes, it’s that time of the year again – the first session at Pugneys starts next Saturday (6th April).

Please ensure you get to the green WYCC container for 12:30 to grab gear and get changed – the aim is to be on the water by 1pm. (The container will close at 12:50 to give the coordinators time to get ready and maximise time on the water).

Cost per person is as follows:-

Non-members:
£7 for non-members including kit hire (boat, helmet, bouyancy aid, cag, spraydeck, paddle)

Members:
£5 for members including kit hire
£3.50 for members who use their own kit

Come learn to Kayak – Beginners and those with no previous experience are welcome to come along and try us out.

Full details are here: Pugneys sessions and on the About the Club page.

Also, a gentle reminder to let Mike know if you wish to take part in either the 2 Star Adult sessions or the Junior Paddle Power.

Announcements, Trips

Sundays Leven trip cancelled due to low water – Surfing at Cayton Bay instead

Unfortunately, the trip to the Leven will not be run this coming Sunday 31st March due to very low water levels. It’ll be almost impossible to paddle the stretch of river we were planning to run.

Instead, we plan to have a trip surfing at Cayton Bay (half way between Scarborough and Filey) – meet at the car park by the surf shop at 10:30-11:00. Surf is forecast to be 2 to 3ft so not big. An ideal intro to surfing, or practice, for those who are planning to come on the Sandsend surfing weekend.

Trips

Easter Healey and Sowerby Bridge paddles

Short notice but I’m planning two sessions, one today at 12 o’clock at Healey to have a play on the “Healey Wave” and white water practice. The second is tomorrow (Sat) at Sowerby Bridge at 12:30pm, again White Water practice.

Meet point for Sowerby is over the bridge on the river and an immediate right turn before going under the railway bridge. Park in the car park on the right next to the river.

All welcome to come along.

Cheers

T