Paddle Safer Course

Congratulations to the latest attendees on our Paddle Safer course. It was great to see new faces and current members coming along to the course. It is a great opportunity to learn how we can be safer when out paddling our chosen craft. Even though the weather wasn't as warm as we'd hoped everyone enjoyed the rescue work in the river on the Sunday but we appreciated even more the heated cabin afterwards.

The Club's 60th Anniversary Party Weekend

This year was the club's 60th Anniversary and we celebrated witha weekend of activities at the Oughtibridge site. 

Saturday we had a morning of helping the environment and grounds of the club, which we are now fortunate enough to own. The afternoon was for kayaking and playing on the river before a BBQ and camp out.

Sunday was an open day for new visitors to come and try out kayaking at our club. We had around a hundred visitors and met some wonderful people, some of which have now joined the club and we are very happy to welcome all of our new members.

River Derwent canoe trip

Paddlers from Sheffield Canoe Club and Ichthus Canoe Club took the opportunity or some rare Spring sunshine to head out onto the River Derwent in Canoes. Getting on at Darley Bridge the levels were perfect for practicing moving water skills in open boats. Cromford Weir was a little low to run in canoes so a quick portage before finishing at Cromford Mill.

River Derwent peer trip

Some of our white water kayakers enjoyed the higher river levels over the winter with a trip to the river Derwent between Hathersage and Curbar. Plenty of wave surfing and the odd bouncey wave train made it a great trip on a rare sunny day in February.

To get involved and join us on peer trips speak to members at our sessions and get on our facebook group.

Ladybower Paddle

A group or members organised their own trip to Ladybower Reservoir to enjoy the sunshine and paddling on this large reservoir. 

Tyne Tour 2025

A group of members headed north for this year's Tyne Tour to enjoy the rapids of the North Tyne including Barrasford and Warden Gorge. Water levels were higher than the previous year making the rapids that bit more punchy. Many paddlers from across the UK visited with roughly 250 paddlers present over the weekend. Hopefully this won't be the last TT and if it's on next year we'll organise to go again.

Autumn Slalom

This year's autumn slalom was a storming success, literally. Heavy rain produced a damp first day of racing with a first place in Div4 K1M for Keldon, and first team entry for several years coming second place the icing on the cake. 

Overnight the river rose by 70cm resulting in a delayed start and some hasty course changes on Sunday. The racing that followed was exceptional and both days were well attended.

Thanks to all who came to race and especially to those that volunteered and helped out. There are too many to mention here.

Paddle UK Quality Club

Over the summer, and last 9 months, the committee have been hard at work. We have been accreddited by Paddle UK in to their Quality Club programme. 

This award recognises the professionalism and rigour being applied to the running of the club. It is a great acheivment and with work to continue these standards we should be able to stay within the Quality Club programme for years to come.

River Tweed descent

Club members from Sheffield & Ichthus Canoe Clubs made a descent of the River Tweed in open canoes. Starting in Peebles with two nights of wild camping along the river, finishing at Coldstream.