West Yorkshire Canoe Club – We are a family canoe and kayaking club, founded in 1955, and based in and around Wakefield in West Yorkshire.

Pool Sessions

Develop your skills in our regular pool sessions

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Regular river trips

Paddle with us at our base on the River Calder and Beyond!

Events

Annual General Meeting

This is an important event that will review the performance of and determine the direction of the club, the priorities for the coming year, and select

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Dan Jackson Award

Nominations for this years award now open!

Nominations Open!

Upcoming Events

19:00 – 20:00, 6 February 2026 – Pool Session - Minsthorpe Leisure Centre
09:30 – 14:00, 8 February 2026 – 08 February Club Whitewater Paddle (River Tees TBC)
19:00 – 20:00, 13 February 2026 – Pool Session - Minsthorpe Leisure Centre
3 March 2026 – Annual General Meeting
10 July 2026 – 12 July 2026 – Slenningford Weekend 2026