2025

 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 

Camping at Grandtully Station Park contact the campsite direct.

LATE FEES DUE 07/08/25

PARKING: The only parking on the day is in the Paddle Scotland car park in Grandtully. There will be an overflow car park available in the case of larger numbers. In the interests of maintaining good relations with local residents and businesses, competitors and families are politely requested not to park in car parks belonging to local commercial concerns or associated side streets. Please ignore the pay car parking signs in the car park on race days as there is no additional fee for parking as Breadalbane have paid to hire the car park and facilities.

FACILITIES: Refreshments will be available from approx 8am, serving a selection of hot and cold drinks, soup, filled rolls, etc as well as a home baking. The cafe is in the Paddle Scotland car park, opposite the campsite office. Changing and showering facilities are in the green building in the 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. 

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.  

There are still camping pitches available. Please book soon as booking will shortly be opened to non canoeists. 

Site post code: DL12 9TN

A camping field will be available from Wednesday 27th Aug 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. More information and entries here: https://www.wildwater.org.uk/race/abbey-rapids-2025/

Onsite camping (no need to book, just turn up and pay (card payment only please) on arrival), breakfast and lunch available to purchase both days. Full details can be found in the event information pack. If, having read the event information pack you need more information, please email cardingtonslalom@vikingkayak.co.uk.

We are hoping to have team runs on Saturday afternoon after 2nd runs, entry £3 (card payment only please) per team at control on Friday night or Saturday morning before the end of 1st runs.

Avoid late entry fees, enter in advance and make the organisers life easier. 

Important: The park where the event is located is currently very dry. No BBQs or Fires are allowed. Any camping stoves MUST be well off the ground

RACE

This is the British Junior (Under 16) & Vet Champs on Saturday along with a Division 1/2 race.

 Prem paddlers should enter the Open category for the British Champs. Both Divisions will race on 3 pumps on the Pinkston white-water course. There is a fee enhancement to cover pump costs.

C2 entries are welcome; please apply for ranking before entering (bib applications). We have a number of C2s available to borrow.

PRACTICE

There will be supervised practice slots after the course is set as follow - 

Friday night      : 1 hour slots from 4:30 -8:30               £10

Saturday night :  40 minutes slots  from 5:00 - 7:40     £6

These can be booked at the same time as you enter.     

CAMPING 

We have on site camping for tents, camper vans and motor home.   Please email crcats.events@gmail.com to book camping.     This is £10 per person per night (to cover Pinkston Watersports charges only). 

PARKING

There is car parking on the streets next to Pinkston Watersports and also in the car park up the hill at 110 Barron Street. Please park only in marked bays. On site parking will be limited to pre-booked motorhomes, campervans and organisers.

CAFE

There will be a cafe serving hot and cold drinks and food all weekend.     

HOW TO FIND US 

From the M8, take J16 and turn right under the motorway and follow the road up to the left through a mini roundabout up to traffic lights.   Take a right at the traffic lights and you will see the Pinkston Watersports Orange Tower on your right hand side.

The additional £2.50 on the standard entry fee covers the boat launch which is required by the private landowner. Parking is payable on the day at the Canoe Centre by card and is £8.00 per day.  Please do not park elsewhere as the event depends on everyone following the parking requirements.