Unofficial UK Slalom BBS

Unfortunately we have been advised by Yorkshire Water that they are only able to provide a water release for one day on the upcoming Div 2 race weekend. (Briefly, the issue is that they can only release if there is capacity in lower reservoirs for the water released, and there is limited capacity downstream). Those who know the Washburn will be aware that we can not run a race without a water release from the dam.

Therefore the Washburn Div 2 & Open race on 22/23 April will now only be a single day race on Saturday 22nd April.

We know this will be a disappointment to all those that have entered for Sunday, but it is completely outside of our control, and is the first time in many years of Washburn events that this has happened. We will be arranging refunds of Sunday's entry fees in due course.

We also appreciate that some paddlers will now be travelling long distances for single day of racing - we hope you will still come, as our team of volunteer will still be on site from Friday morning to ensure we are set up for the race (and we'll still have nice cakes!)

Thanks
Les Ford
Yorkshire Slalom Committee

Curses! That means James Hastings gets out of a day of toilet duty!

I think I can live that, it was shaping up to be a hectic weekend with a polo tournament Saturday before heading down for Sunday's race.
Just means it will be a little longer before I get some div 2 points this year.

You should have got a refund for the Sunday race earlier this evening if you entered online.

If you entered via post please bring a replacement cheque with you on the day to cover the single days race if possible.

Subject to the water being turned on on time and no last minute issues with the course etc there will be some free practice time before Official practice, between 9am and 10am.

And team runs at the end if we have time