The provisional starting lists for Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th Sept at West Tanfield (Slenningford) are now available.
Please click one of the following two links to open.
Just a quick note to say that a few items of clothing which have the WYCC logo embroidered on them are now available to order on the site.
Link to the page with order form is http://www.westyorkshirecanoeclub.com/?page_id=2634 or alternatively, click the WYCC Merchandise link on the sites main menu.
Please note that there will not be a Pugneys session on Saturday 29th September due to the clubs canoe slalom event taking place at West Tanfield. Instead, why not come along to watch or take part in the event…?
Thank you for your continued support.
WYCC
The annual WYCC organised slalom event takes place over the weekend of 28/29/30th Sept.
Location for the event is Slenningford Watermill Caravan Park. Post code: HG4 3HQ.
Club members please refer to the circular emailed out by Ken via Adrian.
Flyer for the event:
West Tanfield Poster (PDF)
Paddlers information sheet (note the dates for the provisional programme of events towards the end of the PDF are wrong, they should read 29/30th Sept):
Tanfield slalom info ( PDF)
Want to know more about slalom? Click here for the Canoe Slalom website:
http://www.canoeslalom.co.uk/info/FAQs.htm#history
A group of club members are arranging a visit to the Tees Barrage International White Water Course this coming Wednesday. Please feel free to come along if you fancy a bit of a challenging paddle. Note that this is NOT suitable for beginner paddlers. Long course opens at 4pm – hopefully see some of you there.
Cheers
Tony
A reminder that the clubs pool sessions start again on Thursday 6th and Friday 7th Sept.
Pontefract
Time: Thursdays, 8:15pm to 9:30pm (please note new start time and an additional 15 minutes to the session)
Batley
Time: Fridays, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Please note new prices to cover increased pool hire cost: Members £5, Non-members £6
Both pool sessions are an ideal opportunity to practice your skills or learn to kayak in clean, warm water.
Next club session is Friday 31st August, 6:00pm, at Sowerby Bridge slalom course. 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. Bring money as we will end up in the Toby Carvery pub/beer garden after paddling.
If anyone requires equipment please let Andy Walker know by email or text/mobile 07748 111819. 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.
