An Introduction to Whitewater Canoeing in Little Boats
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An Introduction to Whitewater Canoeing in Little Boats
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An Introduction to Whitewater Canoeing in Little Boats
A day of play for anyone interested in switching to whitewater canoes (OC1,OC2): perfect for anyone pushing on from traditional canoes or for whitewater kayakers wanting to move to the dark side.
Note: this is likely to take place off-site - a decision will be made nearer the time based on the group and conditions.
Steve Butterfield
Following many years in whitewater kayaking, including as a coach and leader, Steve got into whitewater canoeing – and has never looked back. He brings a wealth of experience to his coaching from a professional life in education and mentoring, and brings a wealth of engineering experience to all of his work outfitting (and repairing) canoes. Above all, he is a true rarity in the UK: a qualified Advanced White Water OC1 Leader who inspires confidence on our most challenging steep creeks and rivers. He’s led whitewater canoeing workshops everywhere from Open Canoe Association Canoefests to the English Canoe Symposium, but has also proven a stalwart at events with his skills in traditional canoeing and canoe touring.
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Canoeing, Kayaking and SUP are ‘Assumed risk’ activities - They are ‘Water contact sports’ that carry attendant risks. Participants should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.
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We will be running workshops from 10am on Saturday 11th May and Sunday on 12th
May at Racquety Farm. That’s What3Words location ///growth.wings.turkey
Most of our workshops will be on site, but we will also have trips down the River Wye, and on Saturday 11th May, our whitewater clinic may be entirely off site.
We will have an open door policy all weekend. Everyone registered will be most welcome, but so will any family and friends who come along to take a look.
We welcome dogs wherever practicable, and wherever a dog’s presence isn’t making others uncomfortable. This includes in our on-water workshops
If you’re booking an on-the-water workshop, you will generally need your own canoe and paddling kit – though whitewater canoes may be available by prior arrangement.
If you wish to try our boats, please contact us and book onto our demo session. We MAY be able to make additional arrangements, but these MUST be pre-booked!
Individual boats may be reserves for specific times (please contact us), and the entire fleet will be available Saturday afternoon from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.
If you have a paddle and personal paddling kit, please bring it along. At the very least, you will need appropriate clothing and a change of clothes.
On a sunny day, anything bring that can get wet. Perhaps try a t-shirt, shorts and old trainers. At other times, consider adding a fleece and/or a windproof layer.
Please bring everything you need, or allow time for a visit to Hay on Wye. During the day, visitors should be able to find a café, takeaway, restaurant, or supermarket.
We anticipate many guests booking to camp at Racquety Farm. Places are limited.
Please contact the site directly via https://www.racquetyfarm.com/
Hay-on-Wye is a popular tourist destination with many additional accommodation options. See https://www.hay-on-wye.co.uk/accommodation