Also had a demo Star and All Star for the few days which we were there and am looking forward to trying out the Jackson Rock Star and the Wavesport Project X when they arrive over here in the UK.
Heres a few pics:
Tuesday, 25 January 2011
HPP with Ange
I went up to Nottingham for the 28th-30th of January to paddle at HPP with Angela Thompson; her first paddle at the course. We were the only two camping on the whole campsite as it was supposed to be closed due to the recent cold weather bursting all of the pipes. Even through the cold we had a good few days paddling with the brotherhood. On the Wednesday we also went ice skating with Benn's and Rylark which proved to be a laugh out in Nottingham.
Also had a demo Star and All Star for the few days which we were there and am looking forward to trying out the Jackson Rock Star and the Wavesport Project X when they arrive over here in the UK.
Heres a few pics:
Also had a demo Star and All Star for the few days which we were there and am looking forward to trying out the Jackson Rock Star and the Wavesport Project X when they arrive over here in the UK.
Heres a few pics:
Monday, 3 January 2011
Hurley Classic Weekend - November 2010
The weekend of the Hurley Classic proved to be very low water and it was a bit touch and go as to whether the event would go ahead. Both events were able to run and 1 and 3 quarter gates which is certainly an interesting level which produced a unique wavey hole combo with a fairly nice shoulder. The Saturday was the least league event which went towards the overall standings for the GB Freestyle Team for Plattling. I headed down to Hurley for the Sunday Hurley classic event which proved to be a great day with the brotherhood and the event was run in heats format each lasting half hour. It was a great weekend had by all; just a shame about the low water! Many thanks to all of the judges and to Jacko for all of the organising that went into the weekend!!
Photos are available on Dave Wortley's flickr site:
Freestyle League - Hurley Event (Saturday)
Hurley Classic Event (Sunday)
Classic Results are available here:
Friday, 26 November 2010
GB Freestyle Team Selections Weekend - October 2010
23rd - 24th October held host to the GB Freestyle kayak team selections weekend for the 2011 Worlds in Plattling. Competitions were held on two different features at the HPP course; "Twin Waves" and the "Tardis.
Saturday started off with a briefing for all competittiors and then onto the competition at Twin Waves; the feature had been recently changed back to its stickier level as it was in summer. I was in the fourth heat along with Bren and Bliff. I had three rides of 45 seconds, I certainly wasn't used to the stricter scoring format used in the GB competitions compared to the YF events. My results were: 43.33, 0 and 60 giving a total of 103.3 and leaving me in 13th for Junior Men. The Mens event was won by James Weight and the Junior Men won by Bren Orton.
Sunday's competition was in the same format as Saturday apart from a change of feature; to the Tardis which overnight seemed to have become rather flushy and unstable. I did even worse on the Sunday than I had on Saturday with a score of 20 and two 0's leaving me in 12th place. The Men's event was won by James 'Pringle' Bebbington and the Junior's by James Benns.
It was a great weekend at HPP and overall in the 2010 selections prior to Hurley I was in 12th place which I am not particuarly pleased with and would like to improve for next year :) This year is my first and last year as a Junior and next year am moving up into Seniors. Thanks to all of the UK freestyle comitte for organising a great selections weekend.
For full results and the 2010/11 Team see: RESULTS
Saturday started off with a briefing for all competittiors and then onto the competition at Twin Waves; the feature had been recently changed back to its stickier level as it was in summer. I was in the fourth heat along with Bren and Bliff. I had three rides of 45 seconds, I certainly wasn't used to the stricter scoring format used in the GB competitions compared to the YF events. My results were: 43.33, 0 and 60 giving a total of 103.3 and leaving me in 13th for Junior Men. The Mens event was won by James Weight and the Junior Men won by Bren Orton.
Sunday's competition was in the same format as Saturday apart from a change of feature; to the Tardis which overnight seemed to have become rather flushy and unstable. I did even worse on the Sunday than I had on Saturday with a score of 20 and two 0's leaving me in 12th place. The Men's event was won by James 'Pringle' Bebbington and the Junior's by James Benns.
It was a great weekend at HPP and overall in the 2010 selections prior to Hurley I was in 12th place which I am not particuarly pleased with and would like to improve for next year :) This year is my first and last year as a Junior and next year am moving up into Seniors. Thanks to all of the UK freestyle comitte for organising a great selections weekend.
For full results and the 2010/11 Team see: RESULTS
Monday, 11 October 2010
HPP Summer 2010
Finally got round to making the video from HPP during the summer :) Enjoy :D
"This is Freestyle Kayaking and this is our sport"
Paddlers:
James Benns,
Bren Orton,
James Weight,
Jack Gunter,
Charles Blyth,
George Younger,
Rhys Roberts,
Josh Wedgewood,
Craig Ayres
"This is Freestyle Kayaking and this is our sport"
Paddlers:
James Benns,
Bren Orton,
James Weight,
Jack Gunter,
Charles Blyth,
George Younger,
Rhys Roberts,
Josh Wedgewood,
Craig Ayres
Monday, 27 September 2010
HPP Youth Freestyle
Went up to Nottingham from the 9-12th September which included visiting Nottingham uni on the Thursday. Managed to paddle Friday evening for a bit. Seemed the course had changed quite a bit, the inlet gate had been set up for the WWR on the Saturday so nothing was sticking! The 2nd Hole had been changed significantly and was back to the twin-waves it used to be; I much preferred the sticky beatdown we had for all of summer. Tardis however was nicer and slightly stickier. Unfortunately the course was closed all day Saturday for WWR which me and Rhys were safety boating for. Managed to paddle once the centre had closed but it started to get busy with everyone arriving for Youth Freestyle on the Sunday. The YF organisers had arranged a BBQ for the Saturday night on the campsite but off we went to the carvery where Benn's managed to get free pudding for chatting to the manager :) Saturday's antic's include my tent being put up a tree, Bren getting soaked in the car wash and Benn's chucking ice cream at people :)
Youth Freestyle on the Sunday was the last in the series so lots of youngens arrived early morning to get paddling. The day consisted various paddling workshops and the ball race in the morning which was won by myself and Sam who decided that the Duo was the best way to get the quickest time. Then onto the competitions in the afternoon with everyone doing a run on: Inlet Gate, 2nd Hole and Muncher.
After the freestyle comps it was time for the fun event whilst all the results were being compiled for the final results. This consisted of the unsponsored paddlers floating down the course to collect balls (more balls=more prizes), sponsored paddlers had to swim!! This was a great fun event!
This led to more jumping in, swimming and everyones boats being thrown down the course. Much to the un-amusement of the organisers although most loved it!
After all this it was time for prize giving with lots of prizes being given out from all of the events sponsors!!
I didn't do too well coming in at 18th in the Under 18's with 115 points but it was a great few days! And I can't wait till next year's events where I hope to be able to compete in more events!
YFS 2010 Series Results
Girls
1st - Gabby Bates
2nd - Rachel Bovill
3rd - Kim Aldred
12 & Under
1st - Jonathon Williams
2nd - James Cooper
15 & Under
1st - Bren Orton
2nd - James Benns
3rd - Josh Wedgewood
18 & Under
1st - James Weight
2nd - Rhys Roberts
3rd - Matt Rodgers
North Avon Canoe Club were crowned as the Club Champions 2010
Youth Freestyle on the Sunday was the last in the series so lots of youngens arrived early morning to get paddling. The day consisted various paddling workshops and the ball race in the morning which was won by myself and Sam who decided that the Duo was the best way to get the quickest time. Then onto the competitions in the afternoon with everyone doing a run on: Inlet Gate, 2nd Hole and Muncher.
After the freestyle comps it was time for the fun event whilst all the results were being compiled for the final results. This consisted of the unsponsored paddlers floating down the course to collect balls (more balls=more prizes), sponsored paddlers had to swim!! This was a great fun event!
This led to more jumping in, swimming and everyones boats being thrown down the course. Much to the un-amusement of the organisers although most loved it!
After all this it was time for prize giving with lots of prizes being given out from all of the events sponsors!!
I didn't do too well coming in at 18th in the Under 18's with 115 points but it was a great few days! And I can't wait till next year's events where I hope to be able to compete in more events!
YFS 2010 Series Results
Girls
1st - Gabby Bates
2nd - Rachel Bovill
3rd - Kim Aldred
12 & Under
1st - Jonathon Williams
2nd - James Cooper
15 & Under
1st - Bren Orton
2nd - James Benns
3rd - Josh Wedgewood
18 & Under
1st - James Weight
2nd - Rhys Roberts
3rd - Matt Rodgers
North Avon Canoe Club were crowned as the Club Champions 2010
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