It’s been a busy time for slalom at SPS. November 2023 saw members gain their Bronze and Silver Slalom Progress Award on the turning circle at the club and some members working towards their Silver and Gold Awards by entering local competitions. In January and February SPS members were warmly welcomed at Stafford and Stone …
Slalom at Shropshire Paddlesport….the year so far! Read More »
In April 2023 a new Masters (40 years and over) women’s rafting team was formed and paddled on the River Dee together for the first time. At this time, the team was Anita Evans (Shropshire Paddlesport Club), Nicola Childs (Lee Valley Paddlesports Club), Jenny Laud and Mandy Greenaway (Holme Pierrepont Canoe Club/Notts Raft Racing). In …
IRF World Rafting Championships 2024 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina Read More »
2023 has been a transformative year for the Shropshire Paddlesport Club, as it delved into the exciting realm of White Water Raft Racing. Kick-started by the loan of a second R6 Bull Raft from British Rafting, the club has seen a surge in participation. A highlight was the completion of raft guide training on the River Dee, where three members achieved the Grade 2 Raft Guide Qualification, enabling the club to safely introduce novices to white water thrills. Regular training sessions on the canal have built strength and technique, preparing members for more challenging waters. Notably, a newly formed female team competed in the British Open Euro Cup and the National Selection event at Lee Valley, achieving significant successes and propelling two members to the upcoming IRF World Rafting Championships in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Adding further to its capabilities, the club recently gained qualifications to offer training and award Personal Performance Awards in various raft racing disciplines. This advancement, supported by expert training from Jon Best of Rapid Horizons, resulted in four members earning their River Raft Race Awards. With these new qualifications and a focus on inclusive and competitive training, Shropshire Paddlesport Club is eagerly anticipating the next race in Matlock and remains committed to participating in all British Rafting development days and races, continually enhancing the rafting experience for its members.
Great turn out at the club today, especially as we are in the middle of February – all the club’s sea kayaks were out plus own boats as well. We had 9 boats including a kayak and 2 person long boat. Weather held off for most of it.
Great day out sea kayaking on the Mawddach Estuary. The weather was cold but, for the main part, dry. On the way back, we had some wind funnelling through the narrow part, which created some waves to punch through — 20 km with an average of 6km/hour. +4
They did however experiment during their practice and second run with how sensitive the edges are on a slalom C2, taking a couple of dips in the Trent. Anne and Erica also took on their first slalom race in a kayak, racing in Division 4 .During the lunchtime interval Anne had a few practice runs …
Paddlers and friends from the club went up to enjoy a weekend of paddling in the lake district. Despite cold temperatures and snowy conditions a good time was had by all. Rivers paddled included EDEN GRETA (twice) CRAKE (trees) LUNE. Looking to do more? Join us? Find out more: https://www.shropshirepaddlesport.org/
Earlier this week Anita earned her recommendation to become a River Race Raft provider. Anne, Andy, Nina, Gari and Andy K (from Llangollen) all received their River Raft Race award PPA. Everyone had to put some homework in and have been training hard over the last few months. Well done to all! A special mention …
