We are pleased to report to members of the club the return of Friday evening pool sessions.

Since Batley baths had closed, we have been searching for a pool venue that would be suitable and that would accommodate Paddlesport in the pool.

We are thrilled to announce we have secured a trial booking of the pool with Minsthorpe Leisure Centre, in South Elmsall. Although outside of our traditional operating area, still a new pool with excellent facilities and enables the club the opportunity to draw in membership from a new area of West Yorkshire.

The first session is being held on the 13^th December 2024, and then fortnightly sessions from the 10^th January 2024. Sessions are £10 per person.

Kayaking and Paddleboarding (yes, you read correctly) are permitted. Your own boats are permitted providing they are clean, dry and disinfected before entry. Dirty boats will be turned away.

We all know how difficult it is to secure pool bookings for kayak clubs, so please make every effort to support the club and attend these sessions.

Pool Session – Minsthorpe Leisure Centre

This saturday (7th Sept), we plan to go up to Sowerby Bridge. Suitable for intermediate paddlers, there are some rapids to learn some river skills and also some still/slow moving water to have a gentle paddle.

Any member requiring to borrow kit please drop us a message before 6pm Friday on Facebook or send an email to: club secretary 

Postcode for SatNav is HX6 1AN (Google Maps). Try to meet for 10am to get on the water as soon as possible after 10:30.

Morning River Session 10.30-12.30 Sowerby Bridge

Next Saturday we’re running our regular river session either on the Calder, or on the Calder & Hebble Navigation. Suitable for all, there are some rapids to learn some river skills and also some still/slow moving water to have a gentle paddle.

Postcode for SatNav is WF4 3DS (Google Maps)

Please ensure you arrive in time to be changed and kitted out and ready to get on the water for 09.30.

We have managed to secure storage for the container near the Navigation Inn with direct access to the canal. We have had to move kit around so the container could be moved.

Important: Parking is extremely limited at the new location. There is some limited parking available close to the container, however it is strongly advised to park on Broad Cut Road (where safe and legal to do so) and walk over the bridge. Parking is restricted at the Navigation Inn for non-patrons.

River Session on the River Calder

A flat water club trip for all members who have paddled with us previously on the famous and picturesque ladybower reservoir

Kayaks, Canoes, Sit on Kayaks and Pack-rafts and Paddleboards are welcome (Paddle boarders must have a chest/waist Quick release leash).

There is a launch fee of £10.00 per paddler payable on the day to ladybower fisheries.

To hire club kit, £10.00 per person. Limited number of kayaks can be transported, but the full fleet of paddleboards will be available.

Book online at below

https://www.westyorkshirecanoeclub.com/events/club-trip-ladybower-reservoir/?mc_id=518