Unofficial UK Slalom BBS

Fabulous job, well done Dave

As a parent of a paddle-up paddler I'll be delighted to offer my services as a judge at the Tully Prem (and for that matter the Div 1 the week after) - provided my stint(s) don't conflict with my daughter's runs. I'm quite certain there are other parents 'out there' who would readily help IF ASKED -...

Put me (Steve Rayner) down for gate judging, Kelso - preferably not during the K1W races...

Finally, I wouldn't say it is an English Programme, more of an offshoot from British Canoeing. England having its own identity is a long standing concern and issue. I'm sorry to say that from the perspective of other Home Nations it appears very much to be an English programme, with British Canoein...

Just want to echo boatmum's comments - fantastic communication this year Chris - thanks and keep up the good work!

I like the book Jonathan - just what I need as a coach and parent of a psychologically-challenged teenage slalomist! Easy to read yet still academically sound. Thanks

We're thinking of getting there early enough tomorrow so we don't have to practice in the dark on Sunday, for a change

Will the floodlights be on for dusk practice on Saturday?!

Thanks for a great event, guys - spirits high and organisation impeccable despite the cold outside. Hot drinks and food inside definitely helped

Hoping to be there for all 3 - looking forward to 12 Jan! Steve & Jess

Peak UK C1 neoprene spray deck, S/M waist. Around an a year old. Only used once or twice as it doesn't fit any of our boats! £35 plus delivery or can bring to some forthcoming Div 2/3 or 3/4 slaloms. e-mail steve.rayner@brynbolgoed.co.uk

OK, I understand now, but I'm still not convinced it's entirely fair (though I guess that's only because Pete's leap-frogged me in the ranking and I'm tasting sour grapes perhaps??!!). BTW it's not that I was 'good once' - I'm only just getting 'almost-good now' - still on the way up, I hope... Anyw...

So how do these points work, then? Yalding was Div 3 so I, as a Div 2 Vet, got no points (as with all the other Div 3 events I've taken part in) but Peter (who I beat!) gets 294???!!!

At first glance this seems to be a great improvement on the last proposal - retaining much of what's good about the existing system whilst introducing new concepts designed to make things better and easier. Gets my vote! Though I'm sure that greater minds than me will soon be suggesting all sorts of...