2026

The enhanced fee covers the boat launch fee. Parking is payable at the Canoe Centre by Card and is £7.00 per day, per car. Please do not park elsewhere as the event depends on everyone following the parking requirements. 

There will be a Teams Event and a fun Paddles Up on the Saturday evening. This is head to head, like Kayak Cross but in Slalom Boats. 

Race being run alongside the McConkey Prem/ Div 1 race and the Div 4, and will be on the daleks below the main course.

Welcome to Fairnilee div 2/3 race and delighted to host the junior pan Celtic Event too. Plan is for Pan Celtic to run on Saturday.

Hoping to have the course set by early afternoon on Friday. There will be lots of free practice available at your own risk.

There is camping in the field at the river get on. No need to book as there is lots of space. No electric hook up. Entry to the field is at your own risk.

A cafe will be operating during race hours on Saturday and Sunday.

Planning on having a social barbecue on Saturday night. Bring food to cook on the barbecue, drinks and a chair. Further info to follow.

 We will be having camping on site and it will be necessary to pre-book.

A link to a form will be be put here and sent with the information pack

There will be a charge for camping.  Priority will be given to helpers.

We will be having catering on site during the race.

If time allows we will have team runs

This event is being run from the Biblins Camp site which is is a 15 minute walk or paddle from the rapids. 

There will be a block booking for a group pitch at the Camp site.  Book directly with the organisers. Motor homes, contact the organisers to make alternative arrangements. 

The Camp site is ideal for other activities. Mountain Biking , Caving, Rock Climbing and Hiking. There is No mobile signal on the Camp Site. 

The Div 4 will be run on a shorter or easier course.

Two day training camp followed by Division 2/3 on the river

Subject to water levels, a div 4 will also be run on the river as a shortened/easier course.  (There will be a separate Div 4 on the lake for those who would like to remain on flat water)

Site post code: DL12 9TN

A camping field will be available from Wednesday 2nd Sept onsite for tents, campervans, and caravans - 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.