2025

Notes for Shepperton Div 1 / 2 – 22/23 March   

Location & Parking The club house is situated on an island in the Thames, next to Shepperton Lock. The address & post code for SatNav is -  Lock Island, Ferry Lane, Shepperton, Middx, TW17 9LW   While parking immediately next to the club is tight we have some parking on ground between the tarmacked coffee shop car park and the stable drive on Ferry Lane. The access to this is through a gate on the stable drive which will be clearly signed and marshalled from 7am on each morning. 

PLEASE DO NOT USE THE COFFEE SHOP CAR PARK FOR ACCESS OR PARKING AS THIS WILL RESULT IN THE IMMEDIATE LOSS OF THIS PARKING CONCESSION. 

We will have parking marshals to facilitate kit & boat drop off & directing, once the immediate parking is full.   Over flow parking is on Ferry Lane & Dockett Eddy Lane( one way ).     

Event Timing  The course will be erected on Friday and available mid to late afternoon for ‘free’ practice. The course for Sunday will be set after the Saturday event finishes & will be available to paddle.  

Catering  The kitchen will be open, serving drinks, hot food, cakes etc.   

Water Level The water conditions at Shepperton are different this year. 4 of the 10 sluices are blocked on the upstream side. As a result, the rather large top wave is not currently a feature. However, there is now an eddy in the middle of the river which allows the course designers to come up with some new sequences.   We've added some video to the FaceBook slalom page. The current conditions provide a challenging course and hopefully encourage competitors to come & try the new look.

Judges  If you have some time to spare over the weekend please consider a stint as a judge. If you can help, please contact me (shane_timlin@hotmail.com) 

 LOCATION: The event will be held on the River Tay in the Village of Grandtully. Follow signs from the A9 to Aberfeldy. The site can be found on the right hand side of the road in the centre of Grandtully. Sat Nav code PH9 0PL 

PARKING: Parking is in the Paddle Scotland car park in Grandtully & also in nearby fields. In the interests of maintaining good relations with local residents and businesses, competitors and families are politely requested to park only in the designated parking areas, there will be parking attendants on the day to assist with this, please do adhere to their instructions.

FACILITIES: Refreshments will be available from approx 8am in the Village Hall, serving a selection of hot and cold drinks, soup, filled rolls, etc as well as a fantastic array of home baking to cheer us all up! Changing and showering facilities can be found in the Paddle Scotland car park. Paddlers are welcome to use the toilet block to change and shower. Please do not leave any kit or clothing etc in the shower area or toilets at any time. Please remove any very wet or muddy gear before entering the facilities. 

*Open race is for the Irish selection paddlers only*

COURSE CLOSURE: The course is likely to be set from 12pm on Friday.  

Paddlers are reminded to take care when crossing the road from the car park to the slalom site. Children should be supervised at all times.  

All Paddlers must register before going on the water. Please complete paperwork below. It will help if you send as attachment on email.  Or hand in when you arrive at the centre.

Paperwork Link

Event WhatsApp group

WhatsApp Link

 Training Slots available on Sunday Evening at £7.50/40 minutes. Double-Ups are welcome.Times (awaiting entry page)

Slot 1        18:30 to 19:10

Slot 2       19:10 to 19:50

Slot 3        19:50 to 20:30

 
Please note all times may vary as pumped facility. 

Saturday only: Premier Division race with Superfinal 1 Race Format

 Sunday Only: Division 1 race

Paddlers progressing to the Premier Division final are:

• K1M: 7 from run 1, 3 from run 2
• K1W: 6 from run 1, 2 from run 2
• C1M: 6 from run 1, 2 from run 2
• Cw1: 4 from run 1, 1 from run 2

Premier Demonstration runs will be: Saturday AM, Time TBC

Sunday: 

Kayak Cross head to head races following the div 1 racing. This will start approx 14.45. 

UK slalom ranking plus organisers discretion to decide seedings for head to head. 

Use of the ramp: TBC.

Every entry in the Kayak Cross is guaranteed at least two head to head races. 

Kayak Cross Race briefing prior to event to confirm rules and permitted equipment, paddles, helmets and PFDs. 

Some kit will be available to borrow. 

 Please check the National Whitewater Centre web site for release information to confirm the water release.

A Whatsapp group will be created to share the latest information.

Paddleups will go on a waiting list and will be made available according to the agreed guidelines in the yearbook.

Depending on the release times more entries may be granted nearer the time. 

We will be working closely with the centre to run a  safe event. 

Site post code: DL12 9TN

A camping field will be available onsite for tents, campervans and caravans - £7.50 per vehicle per night - no booking required.

Catering will be available both days serving a range of delicious hot breakfasts and lunches as well as sweet treats and hot drinks all day. Bring your own mug for 20p off hot drinks!

There will be a WWR event after the slalom on Saturday with boats available to borrow.

 Please check the National Whitewater Centre web site for release information to confirm the water release.

A Whatsapp group will be created to share the latest information.

Paddleups will go on a waiting list and will be made available according to the agreed guidelines in the yearbook.

Depending on the release times more entries may be granted nearer the time. 

We will be working closely with the centre to run a  safe event. 

Enhanced entry fees (tbc) will apply