Unfortunately last year we had to cancel the introduction to moving water trip to Howsham Weir and I know that there were paddlers who were keen to attend and others who couldn’t make the date anyway. We are therefore proposing to run a trip or trips there this summer but we need to know if there is sufficient interest before we organise coaching cover.
If you are interested in going on an introduction to moving water trip please speak to Mike and Hazel at the boathouse or send an email to trips@gscc-online.com, reply to this email, or comment on this post on our Facebook page. We will then come up with some dates.
Paddlers must be comfortable wearing a spraydeck and have good support strokes (braces).
As usual we will supply all the paddling kit and will issue a full list of kit/food required nearer the time.
Howsham weir is a pleasant site for paddlers and spectators and if we have enough going we might be able to arrange with the keyholder (a friend at Malton Canoe club) to open up the grade 2 listed watermill:
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There is pedestrian only access from the parking layby for parents to watch (and carry the picnic!). It is a short 5 minute walk to the weir.
To see some photos from our last trip in 2022 click here and here
best wishes
Hazel