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by PaulBolton
Tue Jul 06, 2010 7:28 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Slalom Struture - The structure of doemstic competition
Replies: 135
Views: 60635

For financial reasons, I much prefer double events, but I do appreciate that for many reasons this is not always possible. However, would it be possible to have a non-ranking Div 1 practise event on the Saturday followed by a Div 1 ranking event on the Sunday? I'd see the clubs keeping the majority...
by PaulBolton
Thu Jul 01, 2010 8:17 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Howsham Weir - Not long to go now
Replies: 11
Views: 6782

Hi Duncan,

Joe and I will be there and really looking forward to attending one of the most beautiful sites on the calendar again.

PB
by PaulBolton
Wed Jun 30, 2010 10:53 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Shepperton Weir - The end of Div 1 slaloms ???????
Replies: 32
Views: 15735

Isn't a review of all slalom sites occuring for appropiateness and ranking level? Isn't CP heading it up? Could this not be part of that review and this is just part of a wider consultation? Personally, I'd wait for a proper report before reaching a conclusion and mobilising the troops. The wave at...
by PaulBolton
Tue Jun 29, 2010 9:38 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Southern Slalom - history of
Replies: 51
Views: 26686

Not really a southern slalom, but I remember there was once a slalom on the weir in the centre of Newark. The mill there has since been demolished but you could easily hold a div 3/4 there. Newark CC still exists but now meets on a lake and all the slalom paddlers go to HPP.
by PaulBolton
Fri Jun 18, 2010 8:29 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Southern Slalom - history of
Replies: 51
Views: 26686

I remember doing Sharnbrook one year. I decided to take my new girlfriend and this proved an excellent decision when I got the car stuck in some mud on the field that was the campsite. I asked her to push the car a little (a lime green Talbot Horizon!) whilst I gunned it. Next thing I see is someth...
by PaulBolton
Thu Jun 10, 2010 7:34 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Paddling Abroad
Replies: 1
Views: 2048

Mike, I wanted to paddle whilst in Southern Germany and found an English paddle group in Munich via their chat page. They arranged to take me on many trips, including the Eiskanal at Augsburg and some Alpine Rivers. Unfortunately, as I was in the RAF at the time, I had to cancel at the last minute ...
by PaulBolton
Tue Jun 08, 2010 10:02 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Southern Slalom - history of
Replies: 51
Views: 26686

Poultney Weir!! I now remember doing that slalom in the early 80's - I recall it was right in the centre of Bath. There was a reverse gate immediately above the weir and one immediately below. We had loads of problems in the C2 until we just did both backwards including the drop. Great fun!
by PaulBolton
Tue Jun 08, 2010 7:42 am
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Southern Slalom - history of
Replies: 51
Views: 26686

Wasn't there a low division slalom on Marlow weir once? I remember doing a slalom at Hambledon in the early 80s. I think we won or came second in the Saturday team event with Bill Horsman and Andy Rance. I don't think Hambledon is paddled much now, everyone goes to Hurley.
by PaulBolton
Mon May 31, 2010 5:36 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Ranking races in winter
Replies: 5
Views: 3879

I guess the challenges are two-fold. Firstly, there isn't much daylight, so getting practise and all the classes through is problematical - especially as most events need to be be multi-divisional to be worthwhile. Secondly, do people really want to travel, camp, and paddle in a harsh, cold, windy,...
by PaulBolton
Sun May 16, 2010 7:45 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: HPP May 15/16
Replies: 15
Views: 11371

Excellent event. Really liked the flowing courses. Thanks to DB and all at MCC for a superb weekend.

PB
by PaulBolton
Wed May 05, 2010 4:20 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Proteus slalom - Division 3/4
Replies: 24
Views: 11181

Hi Colin,

Joe and I will be there on the Saturday for judging. I also hear rumours that Joe and Jonathan will be celebrating their new shiny K1 Div 2 status with a C2 vignette to amaze and awe us!!

Cheers,

Paul
by PaulBolton
Wed May 05, 2010 11:55 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Lost Chair - Loddon - Volvo Challenge
Replies: 2
Views: 1816

I think Dave Swift from Proteus may have it as he thought we had left it and took it back with him!! What's your next couple of slaloms to get it returned? Will you be at Orton Mere?

Cheers,

PB
by PaulBolton
Sun Apr 18, 2010 5:27 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Galasport Pilot 2 Yrs Old - Cut for 35Kg
Replies: 0
Views: 2218

Galasport K1 Pilot 3.5m slalom boat for Sale. Bought new in Oct 07 and used on the Div 4/3 circuit. Rare boat as cut for 35Kg so ideal for a child. 'Mixt' construction and very strong. No repairs, but as you'd expect for a boat that does div 3s, the bottom is scratched, though nothing serious. Boat...
by PaulBolton
Thu Apr 15, 2010 7:28 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Jimmy Jeyes APRIL FOOL????? - Pink Dolphins
Replies: 2
Views: 24435

Pete, I'm very disappointed to see your inappropriate post here. Web chat rooms are not the place to disrespect someone. Your posts suggest you have personal issues with Jim - if so, I recommend you keep your views private and leave canoeslalom.co.uk to be a friendly on-line meeting place for all. ...
by PaulBolton
Mon Mar 29, 2010 8:53 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: History of Slalom Boats - can anyone help add to this list...
Replies: 66
Views: 55241

I've still got my Pyrannah Prem 2 that I paddled nearly 30 years ago. Ian Freestone sold it to me. I replaced it with a Nomad Extra and that's now out the front of our house as a planter and is full of winter pansies!! (Don't ask!). My first boat was a Ferarra and I used to train with Bill Horsman ...

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