The lovely folk at Robin Hood Watersports (http://www.roho.co.uk/) will be bringing their fleet of demo boats along to our Washburn Cruise for you to try out. Thinking of buying a new boat? Now’s your chance to try a few out! Sunday September 8th, the Halifax Canoe Club “Washburn Cruise” This is the highlight of the …
Hi all, An important date for your diaries: Sunday September 8th, the Halifax Canoe Club “Washburn Cruise” This is the highlight of the Club’s event calendar, held at the River Washburn near Harrogate (https://bit.ly/2MXE9JB). The Washburn is a dam-release river (so we’re guaranteed good levels!) suitable for “confident beginners” and above. If you don’t feel …
COULD YOU HELP TO RUN HXCC? Halifax Canoe Club is entirely run by a dedicated group of volunteers and we need to replace our company secretary by the end of May as our current volunteer (Stuart) has decided to focus on other work for the club. The task isn’t huge, doesn’t take up much time …
Our first set of eight week river courses have been so popular that they’re full. In fact, they so full that they’re overflowing and there are no more places left. If you we were hoping to book a spot you’ll have to wait until our next course – sorry! We’ll be running a second set …
Wow! Our Taster Sessions are Full! Who knew that our taster sessions would be so popular? They’re full to bursting and there’s no more spaces left. We can’t wait for next weekend to give everyone who’s coming along to our taster sessions a great time! If you’ve booked on a session please keep an eye …
Online membership just got easier with the new LoveAdmin app! Simple to use you’ll be able to: Update your/your family’s personal information Create a profile picture Make payments and see your payment history Register for events and keep track of booked events Purchase optional extras, such as boat storage or club keys Search for LoveAdmin …
We love canoeing and want you to love it too! Come along to Hollins Mill pub on 26th March and find out more about what we can offer you! We’ll be there between 7 and 8.30pm. Never paddled before and want to see if it’s for you? Try one of our taster sessions – they’re …
Our Annual Awards and Social Evening is coming up soon! We’ll be handing out our highly sought after awards on 9th February – be there to cheer on the nominees! Best beginner Amy Blackburn Joanne Blackburn Julie Petty Ross Peel Most improved male Steve Smith Stan Lawler Eliot Wood Michael Whitaker Colin Ward Bob Lawler …
The club’s AGM and annual awards and social evening will take place on Saturday 9th February 2018 – 7.15pm start at the Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club, Turntable Works, Walton St, Sowerby Bridge HX6 1AN. Click HERE to view a map. All members and their families are encouraged to come along, get involved and have some fun! We spend the first 15 minutes …
We’re on the water between 1.30pm and 3pm (December 15th), so arrive at 1pm please – festive dress preferred! Come on down and paddle in your best Christmas outfit – you’ll have a great time with everyone having a giggle on the river whilst we all get in the Christmas spirit. When: 1pm meet to …
Didn’t get a copy of our Autumn newsletter in your inbox? Click HERE to take a look. Would you like to be interviewed for a future edition? Have a story, photo or video for the HXCC news? How about a recipe, a trip report or an interesting story? Please contact Paul – marketing@halifaxcanoe.org.uk
Thursday Evening Kayak Pool Sessions – Available to Book Now! Learn How to Paddle or Refine Your Roll! Thursday Evening Pool Kayak Pool Sessions Available to Book Now! Winter pool sessions are now available to book online via the Halifax Canoe Club website. Coached sessions run from October to March at Salendine High School …
Our 9th September Washburn release has been cancelled due to a lack of water in the release reservoir. We’re working to organise a river trip on that day, but this is a bit tough due to the lack of water in the rivers. Please bear with us. Please monitor our Facebook page and the website …
We are running the tour event at the River Washburn on Sunday 9th September. The Washburn is a dam controlled grade 3 river near Harrogate that releases on a number of occasions a year for canoeing, and we are running this event (water release to be confirmed). Help is needed throughout the day between 8:30am and …
I bet you didn’t expect to see that as a headline in a news article! We’ve recently sent an email to everyone asking them to update their privacy preferences so that we are line with GDPR – to do this you’ll need to log in to your account and answer the two statements at the bottom …
We’re recently sent an email to all members about a paddle clear out at the club. There are lots of un-claimed member paddles that we’d like to tidy up. Any paddles that don’t have a name written on them are on the floor at the back of the club. If you have a paddle at …
We’re holding our annual membership sign up night at Hollins Mill Pub, Sowerby Bridge, on Wednesday 28th March 2018. The evening will start at 7.00pm. Get directions by clicking HERE Courses are due to start on week commencing 16 April! You can sign up for summer courses on the night, pay your membership and boat storage fees (limited …
On 28 March we’re changing the padlocks at the clubhouse. If you’re a current key holder please come down to the membership night at Hollins Mill pub at 7.00-8.30pm so that Jose can swap your key for you. Any questions? Please contact buildings@halifaxcanoe.org.uk
Didn’t get a copy of our newsletter in your inbox or pick one up at the AGM? Well click HERE to take a look. Would you like to be interviewed for a future edition? Have a story, photo or video for the HXCC news? How about a recipe, a trip report or an interesting story? Then contact …
Hello and welcome to our new members as well as those returning for another year. 2017 was another strong year for HXCC. We were able to really improve the range of paddling opportunities we are able to provide for our members – from whitewater to sea kayaking; slalom to SUP; and play boating to open …