A club organised paddle of the River Calder, from Mytholmroyd to Sowerby Bridge, is planned for Sunday 3rd Feb. The paddle is being arranged by Peter Dawson and is ideal for beginners who would like to experience a good first river run with the club.

The paddle is an easy grade 2 at low levels and is intended to give some of our newer members a chance to get a first taste of paddling rivers so we encourage you to please book your slot and come along. If you are an experienced paddler, the run is still fun and interesting with a number of slides, surf waves and Sowerby Bridge at the end to play at so please help support your club.

Meet up point is here. For sat nav, HX6 2LN will get you very near to the car park. The planned meeting time is 10am.

Alternatively, if you do not know where the usual meet up point for a Sowerby Bridge paddle is, please contact Peter Dawson to get details of an alternative meet up point at 9:30am, close to the M62.

If anyone requires more info or equipment please let Peter know on the email address below.

It is IMPORTANT that people let us know that they plan on attending so we can organise sufficient numbers of competent people for safety and leadership on the river. Additionally, if the trip is cancelled due to excessive water levels, we will be able to notify you in advance and prevent a waste trip.

This is also a call to arms for some of the more competent paddlers to help provide safety on the day to complement the usual attendees – this is a good opportunity to get some experience in providing safety cover and assistance. Please let Peter know if you are able to assist.

Peter’s email address, for booking/enquiries etc is available here: Peter Dawson

The next white water practice session will be stepped up a little and is taking place at the Sowerby Bridge slalom course this coming Saturday, 1pm. Meet up point is here. For sat nav, HX6 2LN will get you very near.

Sowerby Bridge has some good grade 2 pool/drop rapids to practice on and good for surfing.

If anyone requires equipment please let Andy Walker know by email. Please ensure that you wear suitable clothing and footwear for kayaking in – no wellies, no bike helmets etc. An old pair of trainers is good – barefoot or socks will not be permitted. If you are unsure, drop us an email.

If it is going to be extremely cold, we may cancel the session so please let us know if you plan to attend so we can keep you up to date.

Cheers

Andy & Tony.

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.