The club is running the national white water race on the River Tees on Sunday 11th November. Volunteers are required to provide safety for the Classic race and depending upon water levels for the sprint event on Abbey Rapids.

Itinerary for the day will be as follows

8:30 meet at Scotch Corner for butty
10:00 on water at Egglestone Bridge
Provide safety at key rapids for approx 45 min (both in boats and on bank- it will be cold so being plenty of warm drinks etc)

Afternoon safety at Abbey rapids

Water levels over the past few years have been unpredictable and vary from a bit of a scrape to mid river stoppers that held the raft. (Ask Smithy if you do not believe me)

Can any volunteers happy on performing rescues on grade 3+ water let Steve Thorley-Lawson know that they are coming (sthorleyla@aol.com) or usual mob number.

Thanks

Steve

Please note that the Saturday Pugneys sessions have been extended into November due to the popularity of the session. The calendar has been updated to include the latest dates.

Thanks,

WYCC

Please note that club membership fees are now due for the next year (2012/2013). Club membership entitles you to attend river trips, club holidays, lower fees for pool and Pugneys sessions and free parking at Pugneys as well as the opportunity to vote at the AGM in November to help influence the direction of your club.

2012/2013 Membership fees for the club are as follows:

£25 family
£15 individual

Membership fees should be paid as soon as possible. Cheques should be made payable to West Yorkshire Canoe Club.

Please ensure you fill in a new membership form with the payment (see below).

BECOMING A CLUB MEMBER

Membership of WYCC is open to anyone who wishes to enjoy canoeing/kayaking in a relaxed atmosphere.

All WYCC members recognise that Canoeing and Kayaking are ‘Assumed risk’ ‘water contact sports’ that may carry attendant risks. All WYCC members should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own action and involvement.

To become a club member requires you to have attended the regularly held pool or Pugneys sessions 3 times (see ‘Where to find us?‘ for further details).