Lower Wharfe Canoe Club

Upcoming Events

No Pool Sessions - Easter Break 2025-04-20
Day Paddle 2025-04 Exact Day TBC

White Water Day Trip

Jonny Grayson

White Water trip for those who have previously participated in Jonny's introduction to White Water.Won't take place at Easter

First Millennium Bridge Paddle Of The Season 2025-04-24
Evening Paddle 2025-05-01

Get Ready for River Sessions

Jim Philpott

Getting ready for river sessions for aLL helpers and any new people interested in helping on or off the river

Evening Paddle 2025-05-08

Memorial Paddle

Ann Mitchell

Paddle to Millennium Bridge to celebrate the lives of those members no longer with us

Multi Day Trip TBC 2025-05-10 to 2025-05-11 or 2025-05-24 to 2025-05-25

White Water Weekend

Jonny Grayson

White Water weekend trip for those who have previously participated in Jonny's introduction to White Water

Multi Day Trip 2025-05-16 to 2025-05-18

Bala Lake Weekend

Stuart Barker, Mike Minihan

Paddle the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct World Heritage Site & Bala Lake. All Levels welcome. Camping or static caravan.accommodation

Evening Paddle 2025-05-22

Big Paddle Clean Up

Committee

All Welcome. As a club, we will be taking part in the Big Paddle Clean Up, a national event to clean up our waterways. More details to follow

Day Paddle 2025-06-07

Ellerton Club Rescue Day

Stuart Barker, Paul Grayson

Key training on rescue techniques

Evening Paddle TBC THU 2025-06-05 or 2025-06-19

Robin Hood Watersports Open Evening

Robin Hood Watersports & Committee

Try out new boats and kit – Robin Hood Watersports - ALL Welcome

Multi Day Trip 2025-06-20 to 2025-06-22

Swallows and Amazons Weekend at Coniston

Fran & Dee Shaw, Mike Minihan

Water Club paddle for all abilities and Families.All Levels welcome. Camping or static caravan on site or village accommodation.

Social 2025-06-26

Mid Summer Social

Mikey Wall

Takes place after Thursday coaching session

Day Paddle 2025-06 Exact Day TBC

Introduction To White Water, Howsham

Jonny Grayson

Possible flat water paddle for all abilities

Day Paddle 2025-07-19

Touring Paddle on River Ure

Stuart Barker & Paul Grayson

Suitable for all those who have paddled on the river with us before

Day Paddle 2025-07 TBC Sunday

White Water Safety & Rescue

Jonny Grayson

One day introductory course

Day Paddle 2025-08 TBC Saturday

Saturday Morning Brunch Paddle from Bishopthorpe

Ann Mitchell

During this trip we will also be assessing club members for their Paddle UK awards

Multi Day Trip 2025-08-20 to 2025-08-26

River Spey Multi Day Long Distance Touring trip

Simon Lowe

Multi Day Long Distance Touring trip in Scotland. Experienced paddlers only.

Last Thursday Night Coaching Session in 2025 2025-08-21
Prep for Pool Training Night 2025-08-31
Last Thursday Millennium Bridge Paddle 2025-09-04
Multi Day Trip 2025-09-04 to 2025-09-07

River Wye Weekend Multi Day Paddle Tour

Simon Lowe

Camping from kayak multi day paddle tour for all persons who are comfortable paddling 30km per day, with some flow assistance

First Sunday Pool Session of 2025/26 Season 2025-09-07
Day Paddle 2025-09 Saturday TBC

Tadcaster Wharfe Duck Race

Committee

Tadcaster Pool Duck Race on the Wharfe in Tadcaster. Collecting ducks all help welcome.Possible come & try it session

Day Paddle 2025-10 Sun Date TBC

Intro to white water

Jonny Grayson

Collingham

Day Paddle 2025-10 Sat Date TBC

Saturday Trip

Committee

All abilities welcome

Day Paddle 2025-10 Sun Date TBC

Trust for Conservation Volunteers Weed Clearing

Committee

No Pool Sessions - Half Term 2025-10-26
No Pool Sessions - Half Term 2025-11-02
Day Paddle 2025-11 Sun Date TBC

Intro To White Water

Jonny Grayson

Day Paddle 2025-11 Sat TBC

Saturday Day Trip

Committee

For intermediateas and above

Day Paddle 2025-11 Sun TBC

Trust for Conservation Volunteers Weed Clearing

Committee

Help clear weeds from a local conservation site, using canoes

Meeting 2025-11 Sun 1915 Date TBC

AGM Tadcaster Pool

Stuart Barker

Annual General Meeting

Meeting 2025-12 Date TBC 1930

Planning Meeting for 2026 Season

Committee

Social 2025-12 Date TBC

Christmas Social

Michael Wall

No Pool Sessions - Christmas 2025-12-21
No Pool Sessions - Christmas 2025-12-28
Day Paddle 2026-01-04

New Year Paddle & Pub Lunch

Simon Lowe

All abilities welcome. Winter conditions guaranteed. Decent feed after

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