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Announcements

AGM & EGM Meeting – Venue and Date Change

The club was due to hold our AGM and an EGM on Wednesday 23rd November 2022 at Ossett Cricket & Athletic Club. However, we were only recently notified that the Kitchen area is undergoing renovation which would mean it would not be possible to host our Pie and Peas supper.

As such, we have sourced an alternate venue – Slazenger Sports and Social Club (address below) – however we have had to move the date of the meeting a day before originally scheduled to Tuesday, 22nd.

** Slazenger Sports and Social Club, Southfield Ln, Horbury, Wakefield WF4 5BH **

The club committee apologises for the short notice of this change and hopes you are still able to attend. We will circulate a Teams meeting link to registered atendees ahead of the new meeting time.

Thank in advance for your understanding
West Yorkshire Canoe Club

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Christmas Eve Santa Paddle!

For the first time this year, we are going to organise a Christmas Eve Paddle, free to all club members.

A flat water paddle suitable to all paddlers, we will have a range of craft available (Paddleboards, Canoe’s and Kayaks), which we will decorate with tinsel, Christmas lights and other seasonal merriments!

Some of us are planning to dress up as Santa, Elves and Reindeers. We’ll have some Santa hats available for all to wear on top of our helmets too!

Conditions will be expectedly very cold, both on and off the water, so it is imperative you are dressed appropriately for the environment. A proper wetsuit and CAG Jacket or dry suit with underlayers will be required.

Two routes are currently being considered. We’ll decide closer to the time, but please register on our event page!

Option 1: Meeting at Stanley Ferry Boat Marina and paddling up and down the canal

Option 2: Meet at Horbury Car Park (usual paddle spot) and paddle down the Calder to Ruddy Duck Pub, Wakefield. (Will require a shuttle run to be organised)

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Upcoming Club Trips

As we begin to wind down our regular training and taster sessions at Horbury and Pugneys Lake, we have planned a number upcoming special trips.

Please click the links to view the event page and see more information and register your attendance.

  • Saturday, 5th November – White Water Trip on the River Tees – Event Page
  • Saturday, 3rd December – White Water Trip on the River Wharf – Event Page
  • Saturday, 24th December – Santa Paddle – (Stay tuned for more details!) Event Page
  • Saturday, 31st December – White Water Paddle on the River Ure – Event Page
Announcements

Saturday 15th October

This Saturday we will run a small 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.  

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 can also be booked on the website at £15 per session .

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Annual Memberships Due for Renewal

For those members on annual membership, your club membership is now due for renewal. If you have not already renewed, you can do so online at: https://membermojo.co.uk/westyorkshirecanoeclub/renew

A valid membership is required to join us on any paddling sessions, for insurance and safety purposes. Paddlers who’s membership has lapsed will be asked to renew before joining a paddle. We’d love for you renew your membership and to be part of the journey in 2022. Sincere thanks to all those members who have renewed over the last few weeks.

You can sign into our membership portal and update your details (including any linked members) and add any family members to your family membership, if required. You will not require a password.

To log in and renew your membership, please click the link below:
https://membermojo.co.uk/westyorkshirecanoeclub/renew

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River Trip 1st October (Moving/White Water)

On the 1st October we we are running a river trip, the destination will be decided nearer the time dependent on the water levels.
(Options may include the River Wharf or River Tees, or in the event of limited rainfall we would go to the Tees Barrage Whitewater Course.

The trip will be suitable for paddlers who have done some moving and white-water work with us. If you are unsure if it is suitable for you, please register for the trip and a club coach will be able to provide guidence.

To register for the trip, please go to the Calendar page, link below:

https://www.westyorkshirecanoeclub.com/events/river-trip-location-tbc-wharf-tees-tess-barrage/?mc_id=319
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Saturday 23rd July

This Saturday we will run all sessions on the River at Horbury Junction.

Events for this weekend have been added to the Calendar

River/Taster sessions:

10.00 – 13.00         

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.

Please ensure you are kitted out correctly with a change of clothes and suitable footwear – wetsuit shoes or pumps, trainers are too bulky. 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.  

We have a few Stand Up Paddle Boards for use as well as kayaks – if you prefer to use these please ensure you message us to confim.

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 can also be booked on the website at £15 per session .

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Saturday 16th July

This Saturday we will run all sessions on the River at Horbury Junction.

Events for this weekend have been added to the Calendar

River/Taster sessions:

10.00 – 13.00         

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.

Please ensure you are kitted out correctly with a change of clothes and suitable footwear – wetsuit shoes or pumps, trainers are too bulky. 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.  

We have a few Stand Up Paddle Boards for use as well as kayaks – if you prefer to use these please ensure you message us to confim.

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 can also be booked on the website at £15 per session .