What is Wild Water Racing?
A few members have asked what WWR (Wild Water Racing) on the club events list is all about, so here is an outline. Paddlers race over a much shorter distance than flat water racing.
All races are held on rivers normally around grade 2 which means there is a couple of nice drops in there. Coupled with a couple of nice rocks to keep an eye on.
Paddlers race one at a time setting off at regular intervals and being timed on their descent.
Again it's a very inclusive sport with competitors as young as 5 having entered our races on their own and even younger tandem with their parents.
Boats for this events are normally general purpose kayaks/ canoes or specialist white water racing boats.
Keep scrolling down for more information.
A few members have asked what WWR (Wild Water Racing) on the club events list is all about, so here is an outline. Paddlers race over a much shorter distance than flat water racing.
All races are held on rivers normally around grade 2 which means there is a couple of nice drops in there. Coupled with a couple of nice rocks to keep an eye on.
Paddlers race one at a time setting off at regular intervals and being timed on their descent.
Again it's a very inclusive sport with competitors as young as 5 having entered our races on their own and even younger tandem with their parents.
Boats for this events are normally general purpose kayaks/ canoes or specialist white water racing boats.
Keep scrolling down for more information.
Wild Water Racing - How it works
Races are held on rivers.
Races
Races are held as timed runs on rivers with individuals starting at 1 min intervals.
Sprint: - 2 runs over a short distance, less than 1 km.
Classic: - 1 run over 3-4 km, (about 20 min.)
Entry Level
Wavehopper challenge: - Races for all
Regional Races: - Races for all
Often Wavehopper and Regional races are run together; the events are usually on grade 1/2 rivers and are ideal for novices.
Some Regional races need more experience but race details state if suitable for novices.
National Races Adult and youth, though for more experienced paddlers, run on grade 3/4 rivers.
More info at the GB Wildwater Canoeing website www.wildwater.org.uk
The boats
Wavehoppers:- plastic racing boats. Can be used in any race.
WWR K1:- composite boats made of carbon and glass fibre. Used in all races except wavehopper challenge.and are fast.
GP:- short general purpose boats can be used in regional and wavehopper races. They are a good introduction boat especially for the under 10 age group.
C1 and C2 boats are also used in all races except Wavehopper.
Races are held on rivers.
Races
Races are held as timed runs on rivers with individuals starting at 1 min intervals.
Sprint: - 2 runs over a short distance, less than 1 km.
Classic: - 1 run over 3-4 km, (about 20 min.)
Entry Level
Wavehopper challenge: - Races for all
Regional Races: - Races for all
Often Wavehopper and Regional races are run together; the events are usually on grade 1/2 rivers and are ideal for novices.
Some Regional races need more experience but race details state if suitable for novices.
National Races Adult and youth, though for more experienced paddlers, run on grade 3/4 rivers.
More info at the GB Wildwater Canoeing website www.wildwater.org.uk
The boats
Wavehoppers:- plastic racing boats. Can be used in any race.
WWR K1:- composite boats made of carbon and glass fibre. Used in all races except wavehopper challenge.and are fast.
GP:- short general purpose boats can be used in regional and wavehopper races. They are a good introduction boat especially for the under 10 age group.
C1 and C2 boats are also used in all races except Wavehopper.
