Club Sections

We have sections which run events for the particular types of canoeing. If you are interested in any of these specific areas please chat with any of the coaches at the pool or river & they will direct you to the appropriate section leaders. You can also use our contact form

Touring Section

“Does anybody fancy a slightly longer paddle?” was the question posed by one of our club members at the back end of 2006. We run day trips, long distance camping trips and weekends away with the rest of the club. Our venues are either based on Lakes, canals or flat rivers.

We have six club boats available for hire, and a day’s paddle is usually between 8 and 14 miles. So, do you fancy a slightly longer paddle?

Select Touring when using the contact form

Whitewater

This year the club is aiming to revive our white water section by providing Introduction to White Water paddling sessions. For those interested in learning trips to Sleningford are a nice grade 2 (Gentle moving water) , Linton Locks & Howsham water Mill are a good introduction… Rivers such as the Tees & Swale are used for more advanced paddlers. Club trips are open to all members based on ability. Just ask a coach if you are interested in having a go & they will advise the best trips for your ability.

Choose whitewater when using the contact form

Slalom

One of our two competitive areas, slalom is a fast-exhilarating sport where competitors must navigate a river whilst passing through gates along their way!! Past & present members of Lower Wharfe have represented GB & GB U23 in this Olympic discipline; Currently we don’t provide any regular slalom training for members, but there are opportunities for ad hoc training at various local training centres & competitions. Please contact us and we can help: choose slalom when using the contact form

Canoe Polo

We currently have a dormant polo section, in the past we have played in Yorkshire Division 2. We aim to run ad hoc polo sessions on a Sunday night to provide members with an opportunity to experience this exciting game. For more information use the contact link above or apply to join our Polo Facebook page. Choose polo when using the contact form