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Neil, The article, which seems to have downloaded in its entirety, so apologies, suggests nothing about dangers to kids. Reading the article and being a recent convert to cranks myself, I would suggest that they are better for juniors than straights; better pull angle, more ergonomic grip, less eff...

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I love paddling, I enjoy competition, I am 49 years old. The likelihood of being promoted to div 1 water from my current diiv 2 slot is vanishingly small. The challenge of bigger water is a real buzz. No matter how many clear runs I get they will never be as fast as the J12 & J14's. Div 2 water is ...

PeterC has a point. Why not run high powered events alongside easy ones? It is really the only way that most of us are going to see the really good paddlers compete. You tube simply does not do it for me. A naiieve question on a personal note- If I, as a Div 2 paddler, want to compete on Div 1 wate...

Neil, The logical line this takes is that it would be up to the paddler to insure him/ herself for public liability. You can thank the Yanks ( sorry, politically incorrect slip. American partners, Y'all) for that one!!!!!!! Just make it clear that parents are responsible for thier own kids whilst o...

I wonder where the practical implications of parental responsibility lie. Perhaps we need to rosta people into being responsible for sections of the course as per judges.Identify the crash zones and place a parent on the bank. Washburn had a superb rescue team who were kitted up in dry suits and en...

I am new to this, so forgive my ignorance and daft observations; double events raise standards and keep costs down, yes? Better attended (double)events are more efficient, require less management than two separate competitions and raise more money for the organising club, Yes? Shepperton is a natur...

Hi Boatmum, You are of course right about rotating the event. Part of my own point earlier was that those of us who are not paddlers and who may have travel long distances to reach such venues also need some incentive to come. If the event is to be a special one then lets make it just that by makin...

Having an event like this at one permanent venue centrally based, seems like a sensible idea. Matlock is a very well run event and on good(ish) water but sooner or later, I am afraid that we will have an injury when someone steps off the pavement into the path of an oncoming car. Access, although n...

Just a quick note to say what a great day we had at Washburn on Saturday. It has got to be one of the best events that I have ever been to. It has it all; fabulous surroundings, good food, great organisation, good access and superb water. Thank you. Thanks also to the ladies who rescued our K2 whic...