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Canoe Sprint legend pulls out of Olympic qualifier due to health problems

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We were very sad to hear that German canoe legend Birgit Fisher (who would have been one of the oldest Athlete ever to compete at the Olympics) had to pull out of the German qualifies due to a heart condition that was discovered during a routine checkup.

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We are not out to make a profit - all we want, is to create a first class resource and community for those paddling in the UK! Interested, then this is how you go about it:

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Fun Rodeo to hit LVWWC

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Leaside Trust, supported by Brookbank Canoes is holding the first ever Fun Rodeo at Lee Valley White Water Centre.

Leaside brings the most entertaining event to hit Lee Valley.

The rodeo is aimed at introducing paddlers to freestylein a fun, relaxed way. Points awarded for anything you can do in your boat, try waving at the judges, or giving a thumbs up, or even swimming for big points! The point of the Rodeo is to have Fun!Open to Juniors(9+) and Seniors(16+)

Rules and entry form

Christmas has come early for South East Paddlers.

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Christmas has indeed come early, and brought a smile to many white water kayakers based in London and the South East. The Lee Valley White Water Centre has announced opening times extended up until the 9th of April 2012.

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Get ready for the first ever Scottish Paddle Fest

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SCA_LogoThe Scottish Canoe Association and the Great Glen Canoe Trail Partnership are hosting the first ever Great Glen Paddle Fest in 2012. 

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"Coach you're the Best!"

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Coach you're the Best AwardNominate your coach for the Perkins Slate "Coach you're the Best" 

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Syncronize our Calendar with iPhone/iPad

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Our Calendar works with the iPad and iPhone (iTouch too)? You can synchronize events from our sites with your iPad or iPhone easily. How cool is that?

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Happy Christmas!!!

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elfHave a wonderful Christmas and a healthy, happy and peaceful 2012.

 

 

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November's big question

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I started kayaking in my mid forties, and sometimes must admit feel slightly alienated as kayaking seems to be all about the young paddler.

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Win £100 with Canoe England

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bculogoTake part in the BCU/Canoe England survey, help to improve paddlesport in the UK and you could win £100

 

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Yoga for Kayaking

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Now this is a website you need to look at. A small group of us has been looking at TaiChi and paddling movements. Taking concepts from TaiChi most certainly has helped me to achieve my roll. This morning I received a link on twitter to this fantastic website. http://yogaforkayaking.com/ It is well worth for you having a look.

Leaside Fun Rodeo Update

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leaside_fun_rodeoThre has been great interest in this event from young people all over the London and South East Region.  Entry for this event is now closed. 30 young people representing 8 clubs at the Rodeo. 

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Talking White Water - talk Niagara!

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Watch the footage of the first legal decent of Niagara Gorge. White water kayaking at its best.

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Nifty Camera, even niftier paddling

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some rather fantastic footage from the Teva Mountain Games 2011 Steep Creek Kayak Challenge...

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