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CAUTION

It's not safe to assume that canoeists don't rip each other off. Please make sure you get the money up front. Don't accept a promise or a "deposit" unless you know the buyer personally. Also, be careful of spending a lot of time and/or money going to collect something that might turn out to be junk.

BEWARE OF SCAMS.  Several of our advertisers have met one which goes like this:
Buyer offers your asking price, boat unseen. Asks you to ship it abroad, wants to send a cheque for much more than the value of the boat: you will please pass on the balance to somewhere. What happens is that - much longer afterwards than you thought it took for a cheque to clear - the cheque bounces and you are left with no boat and a big hole in your bank account.

IF THE OFFER SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT IS. DON'T PLAY.

A new one on us: In response to a wanted ad, the following illiterate email:

Hello
I hope you receive this mail in good condition, I am Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx from UK I saw your Wanted Ad.I decided to e-mail you to see if you still want it as I have it in stock and in mint condition, Get back to me if you are still interested. as I will be shipping next day delivery as soon as your payment is receive and payment is via Western union , please if you can not send payment by western union, please dont bother to write me, as soon as i hear from you, i will email you some pics and my asking price
Thanks,
Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
My Phone # +xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Follow up on that and we don't think you'll get anything for your money. But you're not that stupid, are you? Thanks Neil.

WANTED - FOR SALE - JOBS - ACCOMMODATION - REPAIRS - EQUIPMENT

WANTED

C1 - I am looking for a C1 in good condition. Preferably a Lizard '07 or Supremo but will try other options. I weigh around 75kg but I dont mind if a boat is a tad too big. I a not looking at spending a fortune but I understand I will have to pay a bit for a decent boat. Please email me at canoe-crazy69@hotmail.co.uk or talk to me if you see me around, its James Ibbotson. (21/7)

SLALOM K1, 3.5M to suit male 67 - 75kg. Must be watertight. Can collect. Phone Matt 07851004153 (16/7)

CAN ANYBODY HELP ME MODIFY MY 4M KAYAK - by cutting 300mm off the back end to make it into a fishtail. This may not alter performance but will avoid hitting the tail end on the bank. My kayak is a black XXX full carbon made for me as a 105kg paddler. I can't find a 3.5m boat to suit my weight. I intend to race Div 1 soon as a vet and the extra volume will be essential. Please phone 07812598571 if you can do a professional job. (12/7)

3.5M K1 SLALOM BOAT - any make considered but should be for a 50 to 60kg youth. Boat needs to be in good condition. Can collect. Phone 07888666742 (9/6)

3.5M K1 SLALOM BOAT – preferably Caiman ‘rebel’ or similar spec. suitable for paddler 5’9” & 60 - 70 kg . Reasonable condition please. Please contact Hazel on 01437 563643 or 07976 309564 (7/6)

C1 SLALOM BOAT TO SUIT 74KG NOVICE - I want to get involved with C1 slalom. I weigh 74kg and am 5'6" and am looking for something to get started in, probably a design that is a generation or two out of date, with a few dings but which still paddles well. Ideally somewhere near London, but may be able to pick up further away if I need to. Aiming for an old Carbon Kevlar boat, but open to alternatives...
Also want deck and paddle. Contact Craig – c.garlington@gmx.co.uk (7/5)

SECOND HAND SMALL SLALOM KAYAKS AND C1/C2 - for fledgling slalom club. To suit weights up to 65kg. Any condition considered.

Contact: Jane and Gary Gibson, Strathallan Canoe Club
c/o 1 Bishop Terrace, Kinnesswood, Kinross-shire, Scotland KY13 9JW
Jane 07751 168381, Gary 07774 280180 (30/4)

SLALOM GATE NUMBER SET - 1 to 25. Printed black on yellow 5mm plastic (floats), cut to ICF Specifications with four corners rounded at 10mm dia. and top drilled with 5mm holes for hanging. Cost £327.50 for set complete with ply box. Pack and postage at £18.00 – total £345.50. Order: Mike Clark, 12 Sketchley Lane, Burbage, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 2NG. E-mail:mikefclark@virginmedia.com Tel: 01455 442746.

JOBS

 

Kayak Repairs

Kayak Repairs is a newly established business located in the south east of England. We specialise in composite Kayak/Canoe repairs, ranging from fractures in your boat, breaks, and even full sized holes.

We repair using carbon kevlar, producing a strong, professional quality finish, giving your boat a new lease of life.

http://www.kayakrepairs.co.uk

 

For sales or information contact:

rich_ramsdale@hotmail.co.uk

Phone 07793115094

FOR SALE

VAJDA PINK AND WHITE NEXUS - for £500. It’s a size small, made for 60 to 70kg. It is 4 years old in good condition with no major breaks. I shall be going to most Div 2 and a few Div 1 races. If you wish to contact me Rachel Bradshaw on my email Sweet99_sour1@hotmail.co.uk (9/7)

CS CANOA CHEMICAL SLALOM K1 - Excellent condition 3.5m Full Carbon VacBag construction, Cut for 85-90Kg paddler, £550. Images:
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This kayak is now stored near Llangollen until sold, and can be viewed with Leo on 01490 430890 (9/7)


Two of Andy Wilson's boats (below)

SEVERAL 3.5m K1s - different cuts and constructions from £400 upwards. Contact Andy on 07736177582 or andyfwilson@aol.com. I will be taking the boats to Cardington this weekend. (1/7)

MODIFIED C2 - free to collect from Reading area. Reduced volume and shortened (~3m) ex-slalom C2 carbon kevlar front right split (c1990). Ideal for learning to roll in a swimming pool. Please contact Alex on 077333 26988 or a_carter@sky.com (22/6)

NEW BLUE PULSAR £780 - absolute bargain! The boat has never been used and is in perfect condition. Seat still needs to be fitted. I was going to race it last season but never had time.

The Pulsar was designed with the larger paddler in mind. Capable of carrying weights from £75 up to 95kg, it is surprisingly agile and manoeuvrable. Performance was critical when designing this boat, so it has good straight line speed, but also turns very fast and smoothly.

Changes in direction are achieved simply by applying a sweep stroke. The shaping of the front of the boat helps the boat to feel free in the turn and lift over waves with ease. The all round performance of this kayak makes it one of the best in the world for its paddler range.

Contact Jim Jayes 07977 536589 or 01978 862982 or email jjayes@hotmail.com (14/6)

CAIMAN PREMIER - 2009 model, red with a White stripe on the front fading to black carbon. Built for 70 - 80 kg. Good condition with the usual scratches an scrapes, one professional repair on the underside of the tail which can hardly be seen. £700, contact Joe, joemorley11@gmail.com or phone 07706855551 (4/6)

ROOF RACK FOR FORD FOCUS - excellent condition, genuine Ford roof rack including locks and fittings. Fits 3 door Focus. please contact Aaron Feuillade on 07751512165 or aaronfeuillade@btinternet.com (18/5)

ACCOMMODATION

B&B Close to Holme Pierrepont

Here at the Gallery Hotel, we are a family run Bed and Breakfast, in West Bridgford, Nottingham.

We are 5 min drive to Holme Pierrepont Water sports centre, 1min to Nottingham Forest Football Grounds, and 1min walk to Trent Bridge Cricket Grounds.

Our Web page is www.hotelgallery.co.uk.  Please don't hesitate to call us on 0115 9813651.

Catered accommodation in the Isère valley

In France, just a short walk from France's World Cup course at Bourg St Maurice.

Information at http://www.chillchalet.com

Grandtully

SELF CATERING AT GRANDTULLY

We offer quality accommodation for 8-12 people dependent on how the group is made up. We are just behind the Grandtully Hotel. This could be ideal accommodation, especially as we are not long open for business we still have good availability, including April slalom dates. http://www.selfcateringgrandtully.co.uk

GRANDTULLY ACCOMMODATION - COTTAGES

Newly Refurbished! There are now 2 newly renovated cottages at Adventurers Escape as well as the main bunkhouse. The drying room is even larger with bigger dehumidifiers. The Weem Hotel is open every day under new management. Great Rates. Plastic boats available if you want to paddle on our steep creeks.
Contact info@adventurers-escape.co.uk or call 01887 820498
website http://www.adventurers-escape.co.uk/

THE GRANDTULLY - formerly The Grandtully Hotel: WEBSITE>

The Grandtully is perfectly situated about 40m from the River Tay, which makes this the ideal base for all of your water based activities using SPLASH, who are based at the site. The site also has the Tully Cafe and Bar to cater for all your food needs from breakfast to after-activity buffets and evening 3-course meals.

There are 10 rooms, of which 5 are en-suite. Two are family rooms with a double bed and a set of bunks, the other 8 each have 2 single beds, so we can now sleep up to 24. There is also a drying room with a de-humidifier and heaters.

Splash can provide all your needs for an activity filled adventure break, be it just for a weekend of rafting and canyoning or a tailor made 5-Day total adventure package.

Canoeists & Kayakers: Ideally based just 40m from the rapids and slalom course at Grandtully. Why look anywhere else?

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