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by Mike Mitchell
Tue Jul 30, 2019 10:44 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Age discrimination
Replies: 5
Views: 5483

Re: Age discrimination

Its been 14 Days since the last post on hear,

Good to see we still have some Vets out there.

Think you should get extra points for your Age Dave.
by Mike Mitchell
Tue Jul 16, 2019 10:25 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Repair Kit
Replies: 6
Views: 4991

Re: Repair Kit

As Jim says Tap for weekend repairs. Good to have some Araldite Rapid for a quick paddle repair. Take a look at Easy composites. They sell everything you will need. They also have some good Videos so you can find out how to do it. Repairs in the Cold Winter are the hardest. My Wife has the Boat on t...
by Mike Mitchell
Mon Jul 15, 2019 5:47 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Symonds Yat Div 4
Replies: 2
Views: 3792

Re: Symonds Yat Div 4

Symonds Yat Div 4. Open Teams and C2 this Thursday and Friday 18th -19th, from 5.30pm start. Prize giving will be about 9.00-9.30 Just park at the Wyedean Canoe Centre car park. Symonds Yat East. You will need to pay for parking a launching. Then paddle down to the Rapids that are really low so idea...
by Mike Mitchell
Mon Jul 08, 2019 10:44 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: C1 Disaster Imminent?
Replies: 20
Views: 14819

Re: C1 Disaster Imminent?

Not sure you are correct Jim. We have Two new C1 Ladies at Wyedean and one at Taunton. All started in one division below there rankings. So lots of swimmers at HPP last weekend. It looks like development squads get additional funding for C1s so everyone is now pushing C1. Boats are a problem as all ...
by Mike Mitchell
Sun Jul 07, 2019 9:24 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Vets' Points
Replies: 59
Views: 37055

Re: Vets' Points

I agree leave it as it is. if you look back 4 years ago there was hardly any Vets and now there are Bid 60s. So the changes have worked and everyone is enjoying it, so much I am going to join you next year. If it keeps increasing like this we are going to end up having a stand alone event. But I an ...
by Mike Mitchell
Sun Jun 16, 2019 10:39 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Symonds Yat Div 4
Replies: 2
Views: 3792

Re: Symonds Yat Div 4

Event Canceled.

Due to all the Rain the River is now at a Div 1 Level.
So we are sorry to Say this event is now canceled for the 19th and 20th June.

We are now going to attempt to Run a Div 4 on 18th and 19th July. Thats a Thursday and Friday evening.
by Mike Mitchell
Sat Jun 08, 2019 6:28 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Points calculations with DNFs
Replies: 21
Views: 12004

Re: Points calculations with DNFs

I agree with Steve on this. There is an obvious mistake and it just needs correcting. 2nd place would get something like 3 additional point. In a class where promotion it always tight this could make a difference at the end of season. I personal will get less points, but the correct points I should ...
by Mike Mitchell
Tue Jun 04, 2019 8:35 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Symonds Yat Div 4
Replies: 2
Views: 3792

Symonds Yat Div 4

Wyedean Canoe Club are going to hold a evening Div4, Open Teams and C2 event on. Wed 19th and Thursday 20th June Wed 17th and Thursday18th July. Course will be set from 5.00pm and runs start at 6.00pm. As long as there are paddlers we will keep going. Enter on the Night. This will be a short easy co...
by Mike Mitchell
Mon Jun 03, 2019 10:18 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Sshhh – it’s a secret! The Pan Celtic
Replies: 26
Views: 16597

Re: Sshhh – it’s a secret! The Pan Celtic

Yes I like Dee's option of holding it along side the Lee Valley British Open and Legacy race.
by Mike Mitchell
Mon May 27, 2019 10:29 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Sshhh – it’s a secret! The Pan Celtic
Replies: 26
Views: 16597

Re: Sshhh – it’s a secret! The Pan Celtic

I agree with you Cee Bee.

But we must keep it all quiet as there is a Bala Mill Pan Celtic on June 8/9. So far Wales have entries, England have about 2 and it doesn't look like Scotland have any. Has anyone invited Ireland.
by Mike Mitchell
Mon May 27, 2019 10:22 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Tryweryn Chapel Falls
Replies: 1
Views: 3318

Re: Tryweryn Chapel Falls

I have just entered C1 for Sunday only, but would it be possible to say which Day will be a Right handed course and which will be Left ? :lol:
by Mike Mitchell
Mon May 20, 2019 9:38 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Vets' Points
Replies: 59
Views: 37055

Re: Vets' Points

I don't think you need to change anything. 5 year ago when I started back I went Vet. There was hardly any competition and I got first. So I decided to go into Div1. Then you have changed the system and there are now 50 plus Vets and some good competitons. If I went back into Vets then I usually get...
by Mike Mitchell
Sun May 19, 2019 9:10 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Sshhh – it’s a secret! The Pan Celtic
Replies: 26
Views: 16597

Re: Sshhh – it’s a secret! The Pan Celtic

The Pan Celtic was an event everyone that didn't make a GB team wanted to paddle in years ago. We used to even send a team to Ireland. Now over the years it has got degraded, forgotten or just made unpopular. The hole Slalom sport now is just looking for the next Olympic Champion. The bottom divisio...
by Mike Mitchell
Wed May 15, 2019 9:59 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Vets' Points
Replies: 59
Views: 37055

Re: Vets' Points

I belive there should be Vets points, with a trophy and the Best Vet should get it. There should also be a Mens / Ladies K1 and C1 with possible C2 Classes. But there douse need to be a points system which rewards paddling at the higher Divisions. At Grandtully Prem where was just One Vet and he got...
by Mike Mitchell
Sun Apr 28, 2019 8:08 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Encouraging volunteers
Replies: 6
Views: 4929

Re: Encouraging volunteers

I don't now the circumstances, or the event. But I take it you were at Oughtibridge Div3/4. So my view is in Prem Slalom if you are 1min late for your published run time, you miss it and the protest has to be in on time. In div 1 its almost the same but there could be some flexibility. Like you can'...