Div 2 Paddlers - Where are you?
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2017 6:10 pm
There are often comments on the board regarding the lack of races, particularly in the South, at div 2 level. So this year, partly because we are no longer allowed to run a joint div 1/2, Shepperton have added a new double div 2 to the calendar (on 11th/12th March) a mere week after the div 1.
We still only have around 30 entries. The competition will still run, but if you want this competition to appear on the calendar next year we really, really need to see some more entries.
Div 3 paddle ups will be welcome, but remember that this will be aimed at the div 2s, so be prepared.....
What will the water be like?
Any body who knows Sheppy will be aware that we can't actually control the water - it rather depends on how much rain there has been in the preceding weeks. However, the reason for holding the div 1 this early in the year is that this is when the water is usually at its best. By running the div 2 in the adjacent week we hope to be able to give you the experience of the harder water but with a course designed around your abilities. If the water levels turn out to be lower then we will make the course a bit harder, so either way you should get a good race.
So not only is this a new race especially created for you, but we have free on-road parking, free camping, a great canteen and a pub just over the road for your evening meal. So please to get booked in online at http://www.canoeslalomentries.co.uk. You know it makes sense!
We still only have around 30 entries. The competition will still run, but if you want this competition to appear on the calendar next year we really, really need to see some more entries.
Div 3 paddle ups will be welcome, but remember that this will be aimed at the div 2s, so be prepared.....
What will the water be like?
Any body who knows Sheppy will be aware that we can't actually control the water - it rather depends on how much rain there has been in the preceding weeks. However, the reason for holding the div 1 this early in the year is that this is when the water is usually at its best. By running the div 2 in the adjacent week we hope to be able to give you the experience of the harder water but with a course designed around your abilities. If the water levels turn out to be lower then we will make the course a bit harder, so either way you should get a good race.
So not only is this a new race especially created for you, but we have free on-road parking, free camping, a great canteen and a pub just over the road for your evening meal. So please to get booked in online at http://www.canoeslalomentries.co.uk. You know it makes sense!