Kingston Kayak Club organise a number of events during each year such as Hull International Polo Competition, Howsham Slalom (in conjunction with Lower Wharfe CC), Summer School and York Marathon.
Hull International Polo Competition
Every year Kingston Kayak Club run the Hull International Polo Competition at Princes Quay in Hull. Using the water surrounding the Princes Quay shopping center in the centre of Hull brings canoeing and Canoe Polo in particular right into the city centre. Visitors to Hull to get to watch some top class polo from top local, national and international sides whilst taking a break from their shopping whilst having lunch at one of the many waterside cafes and bars.
Howsham Weir Slalom
Each year Kingston Kayak Club run a ranking slalom competition in association with Lower Wharf canoe club at Howsham Weir. This years event is on the weekend of 24th/25th July. As well as the usual Division 2, Division 3 and Open races this year we will be running a short course Division 4 event below the weir.
Summer School
For 25 years a summer school has been run for 5 weeks. We offer 3 introductory sessions a day for up to 12 children per session at a very reasonable price. Many club members have begun their paddling experience at our Summer Schools, having enjoyed the experience so much that they joined the club, bringing along their brothers, sisters and friends and in many cases Mum and Dad have got involved too!
Marathons
Marathon competition is conducted in divisions; the lower divisions can use any sort of kayak (or canoe in canoe classes) but higher divisions use specialised marathon boats, long, narrow and VERY unstable when stationary! Kayaks can also be single (K1) or double (K2) and occasionally even K4; marathon canoes are also narrow and involve the paddler kneeling on one knee whilst paddling with a single-bladed paddle; again, classes are held for C1 and C2.
Club Awards
Every year we have a presentation evening where a number of paddlers and volunteers are recognised for efforts and achievements during the year. The following trophies are presented. In all honestly all anyone wants to know is who has won the fish award!
