Unofficial UK Slalom BBS

[quote]We will be running the competition as a Div 2, with a Div 2 course set from the top rather than the middle. The Div 3 element is not viable and we have no Div 3 entrants so far anyway. Any Div 3's can enter as paddle ups.[/quote] Without any kind of prejudice one way or the other, I'd be inte...

Toomuchtooyoung wrote:Nice people don't win races. The emphasis on rapid progression exerted in some parts of slalom will be to the detriment of the sport.

I get it. And many of those who enjoy slalom for a wider variety of reasons, other than simply progressing quickly to the elite, will be turned off.

Rules are pretty clear for official practice - full runs only. That means you get a one-shot deal at the whole course with nobody else getting in your way - bit like your runs actually, unless you are as slow as me. :oops: Unlike free practice, which is when everybody gangs up on the hard/interestin...

I tried this approach last season and it worked for me!

If they can't do this on flat water then how on earth would they manage to paddle the rougher parts of the course without swimming. I sometimes wonder whether this is just parents being over protective and making excuses so that they can get their offspring off the water more quickly. One couldn't ...

The real problem is that too many division 2 races are held on sub-standard water, and with the division getting stronger there should be races on the harder courses available. That's good to know (and there were couple of Div 2 events on the Legacy course in 2014) but it's worrying to see some of ...

Can't wait to see the pics!

Last year confirmed one of the most pleasant campsite experiences I've had within the UK when paddling. Beautifully kept sports ground with all facilities, including onsite bar, on tap. Small but good hardstanding car park, though watch out for entrance gate/posts when reversing. Quiet village over ...

Master blaster?

Re-mastered from the original...

Should be enough water for DQ and me to get down the course......

Being slower, older and slightly frailer than you are Seedy, mine is the first option.

Absolutely agree Davie. I need even more water than you!

Any illumination on the finance models for artificial/pumped courses from other countries?