Events for this weekend have been added to the calendar.

This week we are planning to run 2 morning sessions on the river subject to the level being low enough to run safely, we will update Facebook if it becomes too high.

Sessions are being run but with limited numbers per session. To assist with social distancing measures, we will be running small sessions of no more than 5 people plus leader (in line with guidance from British Canoeing).                    

Morning River sessions:

Session one: 10.00 – 12.00
Session two: 10.15 – 12.15 

Costs for borrowing equipment is £6.00 for the river sessions.

Events for this weekend have been added to the calendar.

This week we are planning to run a morning sessions on the river at Sowerby Bridge and 1 afternoon sessions at Pugneys. The river is subject to the level being low enough to run safely in the morning and as per Facebook post will be limited to competent paddlers who are confident using a spray deck.

Sessions are being run but with limited numbers per session. To assist with social distancing measures, we will be running small sessions of no more than 5 people plus leader (in line with guidance from British Canoeing).                    

Morning River sessions:

Session one: 10.15 – 12.00pm

Afternoon Pugneys sessions:

Session two: 1.00 – 3.00pm

Changing rooms within the main building are not presently available, so please arrive at the session prepared as best as possible and be prepared to change at your car / outside. 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                                                      It is NOT possible to change in our container or leave any belongings inside. Also please remember anyone – paddlers or spectators are NOT allowed past the wooden fence without a buoyancy aid – sorry there are no exceptions to this rule.

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

Costs for borrowing equipment are £6.00 for the river sessions and £8.00 per person at Pugneys, slight difference in cost due to a charge the club have to pay to Pugneys for each paddler on the lake.

Events for this weekend have been added to the calendar.

This week we are planning to run 2 morning sessions on the river and 2 afternoon sessions at Pugneys. The river is subject to the level being low enough to run safely in the morning and as per Facebook post will be limited to competent paddlers who are confident using a spray deck.

Sessions are being run but with limited numbers per session. To assist with social distancing measures, we will be running small sessions of no more than 5 people plus leader (in line with guidance from British Canoeing).                    

Morning River sessions:

Session one: 9.45 – 11.45pm
Session four: 10.00 – 12.00pm   

Afternoon Pugneys sessions:

Session three: 1.00 – 3.00pm
Session four: 1.15 – 3.15pm   

Changing rooms within the main building are not presently available, so please arrive at the session prepared as best as possible and be prepared to change at your car / outside. 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                                                      It is NOT possible to change in our container or leave any belongings inside. Also please remember anyone – paddlers or spectators are NOT allowed past the wooden fence without a buoyancy aid – sorry there are no exceptions to this rule.

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

Costs for borrowing equipment are £6.00 for the river sessions and £8.00 per person at Pugneys, slight difference in cost due to a charge the club have to pay to Pugneys for each paddler on the lake.

Events for this weekend have been added to the calendar.

This week we are running afternoon sessions at Pugneys. The river is way too high at the moment and more rain forecast overnight. There is a chance the river will drop enough to run a session on Saturday but we will not know this until Saturday morning.

Sessions are being run but with limited numbers per session. To assist with social distancing measures, we will be running small sessions of no more than 5 people plus leader (in line with guidance from British Canoeing).                    

Afternoon Pugneys sessions:

Session three: 1.15 – 3.15pm
Session four: 1.30 – 3.30pm   

Changing rooms within the main building are not presently available, so please arrive at the session prepared as best as possible and be prepared to change at your car / outside. 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                                                      It is NOT possible to change in our container or leave any belongings inside. Also please remember anyone – paddlers or spectators are NOT allowed past the wooden fence without a buoyancy aid – sorry there are no exceptions to this rule.

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

Costs for borrowing equipment are £6.00 for the river sessions and £8.00 per person at Pugneys, slight difference in cost due to a charge the club have to pay to Pugneys for each paddler on the lake.

Events for this weekend have been added to the calendar. This week we are looking at running a morning session at Sowerby Bridge for paddlers who have expressed an interest previously and Pugneys in the afternoon.

Sessions are being run but with limited numbers per session. To assist with social distancing measures, we will be running small sessions of no more than 5 people plus leader (in line with guidance from British Canoeing). 

Morning river sessions:

By appointment only                                                 

Afternoon Pugneys sessions:

Session three: 1.15 – 3.15pm
Session four: 1.30 – 3.30pm   

Changing rooms within the main building are not presently available, so please arrive at the session prepared as best as possible and be prepared to change at your car / outside. 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                                                      It is NOT possible to change in our container or leave any belongings inside. Also please remember anyone – paddlers or spectators are NOT allowed past the wooden fence without a buoyancy aid – sorry there are no exceptions to this rule.

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

Costs for borrowing equipment are £6.00 for the river sessions and £8.00 per person at Pugneys, slight difference in cost due to a charge the club have to pay to Pugneys for each paddler on the lake.

Events for this weekend have been added to the calendar. This week we are looking at running sessions on the river in the morning and Pugneys in the afternoon.

Sessions are being run but with limited numbers per session. To assist with social distancing measures, we will be running small sessions of no more than 5 people plus leader (in line with guidance from British Canoeing). 

Morning river sessions:

Session one: 10:00 – 12:00pm                                                                                Session two: 10.15 – 12.15pm                                                        

Afternoon Pugneys sessions:

Session three: 1.15 – 3.15pm
Session four: 1.30 – 3.30pm   

Changing rooms within the main building are not presently available, so please arrive at the session prepared as best as possible and be prepared to change at your car / outside. 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                                                      It is NOT possible to change in our container or leave any belongings inside. Also please remember anyone – paddlers or spectators are NOT allowed past the wooden fence without a buoyancy aid – sorry there are no exceptions to this rule.

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

Costs for borrowing equipment are £6.00 for the river sessions and £8.00 per person at Pugneys, slight difference in cost due to a charge the club have to pay to Pugneys for each paddler on the lake.

Events for this weekend have been added to the calendar. This week we are looking at running sessions on the river in the morning and Pugneys in the afternoon.

Sessions are being run but with limited numbers per session. To assist with social distancing measures, we will be running small sessions of no more than 5 people plus leader (in line with guidance from British Canoeing). 

Morning river sessions:

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE RIVER WILL BE HIGHER AND FASTER THAN NORMAL AND NOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS HOWEVER FOR THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN PADDLING FOR THE LAST FEW WEEKS SHOULD BE OK. 

PLEASE NOTE DUE TO THE FAST FLOW THERE IS A CHANCE YOU MAY CAPSIZE AND MUST BE CONFIDENT IN CAPSIZING AND SELF RESCUE. THIS WILL BE GOOD PRACTICE IN PREPERATION FOR TRIPS TO SOWERBY BRIDGE.

Session one: 10:00 – 12:00pm                                                                                Session two: 10.15 – 12.15pm                                                        

Afternoon Pugneys sessions:

Session four: 1.15 – 3.15pm
Session five: 1.30 – 3.30pm   

Changing rooms within the main building are not presently available, so please arrive at the session prepared as best as possible and be prepared to change at your car / outside. 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                                                      It is NOT possible to change in our container or leave any belongings inside. Also please remember anyone – paddlers or spectators are NOT allowed past the wooden fence without a buoyancy aid – sorry there are no exceptions to this rule.

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

Costs for borrowing equipment are £6.00 for the river sessions and £8.00 per person at Pugneys, slight difference in cost due to a charge the club have to pay to Pugneys for each paddler on the lake.