In 2022, an amazing 1,200 paddlers took part in a bid to clear their local waterways of junk and plastic pollution, while raising more public awareness of the issue.

The response was incredible. About 700 huge sacks were filled containing 2,123 single-use plastic bottles, 1,476 cans, 831 glass bottles and 3,296 food wrappers.

Last year alone, we removed nearly 50 sacks of rubbish from the river Calder near Horbury Junction. This year, we plan to do the same.

Book your ticket here!

River Clean Up on the river Calder

We’ll also throw a free buffet style lunch for all volunteers, please register your interest below. If you have any dietary issues, please email ben@westyorkshirecanoeclub.com and we’ll try to accommodate you as best we can.

PPE (gloves, litter pickers and sanitiser) will be available.

We’ll have a variety of craft available to use on the day, From Kayaks, Canoes and Paddleboards – let us know what you’d like to use!

This event is not suitable for paddlers who have not paddled before as a certain level of on water competency is required. If you are unsure of your competency, please check  with us by email/Facebook message.

If you are bringing your own kit, please note that we require a suitable water sports helmet (Compliant with CE EN 1385) in accordance with club rules. One may be provided from the club if you do not have a suitable helmet, depending on availability.

Attention all members!

Are you looking to undertake some safety and rescue training to be safer on the water?

Or do you fancy becoming a club leader or coach and help the club remain active and relevent?

There are a wide range of courses put together by british canoeing, see below the full chart if you are intrested!

Credit Derek Burdett – (link)

Fill the form out below and let us know what you’d be intrested in, and we’ll look at the feasability of delivering these courses.

Please note, this is only open to full club members.

(Applications closed for 2023)

This Saturday we will run a session on the River at Horbury Junction.

Events for this and future weekends have been added to the Calendar

River/Taster sessions are also availiable to book

09:30 – 11:30         

The above times are START of session times so please ensure you arrive early enough to get changed, kitted out and ready to get on the water at the time above.

We have a limited number of SUP’s for use – if you would like to use a SUP please book the session you require and then follow the link to request a SUP.

Please ensure you are kitted out correctly with a change of clothes and suitable footwear – wetsuit shoes or pumps, trainers are too bulky. The weather is getting colder now and the water is cooling down quickly so please ensure you have adequate clothing and a change of clothes. We have a limited number of wetsuits available on a first come basis but can’t guarantee availability.

The café at the river is open 9am – 1pm so if you want a sandwich you can grab a butty before getting on the water.

The cost for borrowing equipment is £10.00 per person for any session.  

Anyone who has not paddled with the club before MUST complete a taster session before joining regular sessions, this allows us to assess any new members and run over club safety procedure’s etc. Taster sessions MUST be booked on the website at £15 per session

This Saturday we will run a session on the River at Horbury Junction.

Events for this weekend have been added to the Calendar

River/Taster sessions:

09:30 – 11:30         

The above times are START of session times so please ensure you arrive early enough to get changed, kitted out and ready to get on the water at the time above.

We have a limited number of SUP’s for use – if you would like to use a SUP please book the session you require and then follow the link to request a SUP.

Please ensure you are kitted out correctly with a change of clothes and suitable footwear – wetsuit shoes or pumps, trainers are too bulky. The weather is getting colder now and the water is cooling down quickly so please ensure you have adequate clothing and a change of clothes. We have a limited number of wetsuits available on a first come basis but can’t guarantee availability.

The café at the river is open 9am – 1pm so if you want a sandwich you can grab a butty before getting on the water.

The cost for borrowing equipment is £10.00 per person for any session.  

Anyone who has not paddled with the club before MUST complete a taster session before joining regular sessions, this allows us to assess any new members and run over club safety procedure’s etc. Taster sessions MUST be booked on the website at £15 per session

Due to the current river level being quite high, with more rain forecast, we have moved this saturdays paddle on the river calder back to the 22nd April.

We will be instead paddling at Pugneys, swapping next weeks planned session there to this saturday.

You can book onto tomorrows Pugneys session below:

Pugneys Lake – 09:30 – 11:30

If you booked onto the River session and can no longer attend the revised date, please get in touch and we’ll cancel/refund any bookings made.

Apologies for the late notice.

This Saturday we will run a session on the River at Horbury Junction.

Events for this weekend have been added to the Calendar

River/Taster sessions:

10.00 – 12.00         

The above times are START of session times so please ensure you arrive early enough to get changed, kitted out and ready to get on the water at the time above.

We have a limited number of SUP’s for use – if you would like to use a SUP please book the session you require and then follow the link to request a SUP.

Please ensure you are kitted out correctly with a change of clothes and suitable footwear – wetsuit shoes or pumps, trainers are too bulky. The weather is getting colder now and the water is cooling down quickly so please ensure you have adequate clothing and a change of clothes. We have a limited number of wetsuits available on a first come basis but can’t guarantee availability.

The café at the river is open 9am – 1pm so if you want a sandwich you can grab a butty before getting on the water.

The cost for borrowing equipment is £10.00 per person for any session but is included in the Taster session cost.  

Anyone who has not paddled with the club before MUST complete a taster session before joining regular sessions, this allows us to assess any new members and run over club safety procedure’s etc. Taster sessions MUST be booked on the website at £15 per session

We are please to annouce we are able to return to Pugneys Country Park. Events for this weekend have been added to the Calendar

A morning paddling session open to members who want a gentle paddle around the lake.  We have a selection of boats available including Kayaks, Sit on tops and open Canadian canoes for members to use.

Members with their own kit can come along for the session – unfortunately at the moment the use of paddle boards is not permitted on Pugneys.

For current up-to-date information about current amenities at Pugneys, see the page below:
https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/sport-health-and-leisure/leisure-centres-and-facilities/pugneys-country-park

Depending on the wishes of the group and the weather, we can either paddle around the lake or stay in the sheltered area.

Costs are £10.00 per person including equipment per session or £6 if you have your own equipment.

Postcode for SatNav is WF2 7EQ

River Session on the River Calder

On the 1st April, are are running a session and only for club members who have most of their own kit, we’ll be cleaning and sorting out the kit in the container, although you can borrow equipment if you need.

We are not running any taster sessions this week due to the cleaning/sorting of kit, however we will be looking to start offering these sessions in a week or two – look out for updates.

More details on the calendar

Members Cruise on the River Calder

Spring Summer Season

As the weather gets warmer, and the river season comes to an end, we are preparing to recommence our sessions at both Pugneys lake and the River Calder.

This year we plan to pencil in members only sessions on some saturdays for paddles away from our usual locations, suitable to all, in addition to moving water sessions to rivers or man made courses where availiable.

This year we will plan the sessions in the calendar, so all club members can see in advance. Booking will be enabled a week prior to the event date.

Club Trips!

Dont forget, we also have our Wales Weekend and Slenningford weekend trips away

More details on the calendar