Wildwater Racing

ICF Worldcup 4-5-6 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Wild Water Racing Committee have taken the decision not to send a team to represent Great Britain at the World Cup Races scheduled for early June. The decision has been made due to the complications in arranging a fair selection race, the current rising number of Covid cases across Europe and the difficulties around…
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The start of National and Regional Ranking races from the 12th June if the easing of restrictions allow

The Wildwater Racing committee have been keeping the situation with regard to the suspension of ranking competition under monthly review and with the easing of restrictions across all the UK nations at this time and if unrestricted travel is allowed between the nations we will look to start ranking competition from the 12th June, the…
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Wildwater Racing Rules 2021

Please find in this post the revised rules for Wildwater Racing after the feedback process that took place in November 2020. The updated rules take effect immediately. Here below are the main changes from the rules that were in place for 2020 Document re-organised Boat types expanded to allow participation of more boat classes Mass…
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New Season Online Entry Processing

The new season brings a renewed focus on improving the process of getting events publicised and entries collected. These capabilities are currently being used for events in England and Wales, for events in Scotland please refer to the SCA Wildwater Racing page. Consistent Experience Key to the changes are a drive towards a more consistent…
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Return of Wildwater Racing Competition in England (non-ranking)

From the 29th March the Covid restriction around organised outdoor events in England are being relaxed. A return to competition is possible if Covid-secure measures are in place. No spectators are permitted at this stage. This does not apply to carers for people with disabilities, or adults needed to supervise under-18s in a safeguarding role.…
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Postponement – World Cup Treignac

Part of the news release from The International Canoe Federation on the 25th March ‘The first three ICF wildwater canoeing world cups had been scheduled for Treignac, France, in May, but will now be held from October 1 to 3.‘ Full article

2021 ICF Junior and U23 Wildwater Canoeing Championships will be held in Solkan, Slovenia

The ICF have confirmed the date and location for  the 2021 ICF Junior and U23 Wildwater Canoeing Championships – August 25-28, Solkan, Slovenia.

2020 ECA Junior and U23 Wildwater Canoeing European Championships CANCELLED

The European Canoe Association and Canoe Federation of Slovenia in accordance with the local organiser of the 2020 ECA Junior and U23 Wildwater Canoeing European Championship in Solkan, Slovenia, (4-11 November) regretfully announce the cancellation of the competition. Ongoing concerns regarding the Covid-19 in Europe and World together with the new restrictions from the Slovenian…
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River Crake – Wildwater Race Report (club event)

Sunday 11th October 2020 – River Crake The sun shone on us all day for the first wildwater race of the season. 21 club paddlers of all abilities and all ages competed in this fun event. The Crake had plenty of water in following recent rain. This made the paddle up to the start at…
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GB 2020 Junior & U23 Teams Announced

The Wildwater Racing Committee are please to announce the selected teams to attend the Junior and U23 European Championships 4th-7th November 2020, Solkan, Slovenia. Congratulations to the athletes that have been selected Junior MK1 Cameron Bannatyne Soar Valley CC Leon Tomlinson Manvers WBC Junior WK1 Kerry Christie Breakout CC Lois Leaver Edinburgh CC Lucy Guest…
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