The tradition of paddle boarding on New Year’s Day held strong at Roundhay Park today (January 1), as an impressive crowd turned out to watch enthusiastic members of local clubs taking to Waterloo Lake.
As always, the teams from Leeds Dock Paddle Boarding and White Rose Canoe Club were clad in vibrant and eccentric costumes, including scary sharks, spell-binding witches and colourful unicorns.
Families watched in amusement on the first day of 2024, as Yorkshire Evening Post photographer Steve Riding captured all the action. Here are some of the best photos –
7. New Year's Day paddle
The sight of the colourful parade on the water was a delight to families in the park. Photo: Steve Riding
8. New Year's Day paddle
Amy Smith piloted the safety boat at this year's paddle. Photo: Steve Riding
9. New Year's Day paddle
Peter Waddington, Alex Cantelo and Ewa Ratynska splashed into 2024. Photo: Steve Riding
10. New Year's Day paddle
Peter Waddington and Alex Cantelo paddle into the sunset. Photo: Steve Riding
11. New Year's Day paddle
Ewa Ratynska sets out on a mystical quest over the steady waves of the lake. Photo: Steve Riding
12. New Year's Day paddle
It was a spell-binding performance from Alison Dace, from Pudsey. Photo: Steve Riding