Abbey Rapids - 2,3,4 slalom

fison · Post by **fison** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 10:06 pm

Can any body tell me who is organisiing race etc i may want to help

Nicky · Post by **Nicky** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 11:45 pm

I am he!

Nicky Cresser

Dadstaxi · Post by **Dadstaxi** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 9:13 pm

Forgive my ignorance - but where is Abbey Rapids?

Nicky · Post by **Nicky** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 10:31 pm

On the river tees near barnard castle.

The section is just by egglestone abbey.

There'll be a course guide etc in due course...

Nicky

fison · Post by **fison** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 2:22 pm

good let me know when the date is and i will help with what i can may even paddle

Ps its a class site

Kazz · Post by **Kazz** » Sun Nov 16, 2008 4:27 pm

Not sure if Abbey Rapids is the right venue for div 3/4s if what I remember is right. The drop depending on water levels could be huge (its a bit like Bala Mill Falls) and the narrow section below did not lend itself well for rescues.
Saying that it is a great venue and it would be good to see higher division events held there. Well done Nicky for resurrecting one of the old sites :;):
ps is there water/toilets/etc there now?

Nicky · Post by **Nicky** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 8:34 pm

there is no intention of racing over the falls, that's very much a prem/div 1 bit of water.

The bit upstream is ideal for a 2/3 and i don't think that div 4 paddlers will struggle too much. The div 4 could be a short course, but we'll see.

No toilets etc, but there's nothing wrong with porta loos and a large field!

(Fison, no doubt I'll see you before next July!!!)

Nicky

fison · Post by **fison** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 7:13 pm

oh yes back in boat keeping my self afloat off to tully in Dec like so hopes its about div 4 level for me lol

Nicky · Post by **Nicky** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 6:05 pm

now then!

We had a bit of a practice race at abbey this sunday and the event worked well, there were a few little glitches that will be ironed out before next time, but all in all it was a very successful day!

There were paddlers or all divisions represented and we were able to set a course suitable for all, so looking good for July.

Hope everyone that attended had a good day and look forward to seeing you in the summer!

There should be a bit of a report and some pictures appearing soon (hopefully tonight!) on www.teestigers.com if you fancy a bit of a look.

oldschool · Post by **oldschool** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 3:11 pm

I agree Nicky, I think a good day was had by all (with the posible exception of one cold swimmer!)

Its a good site for any standard.