Bedford – Etienne Stott White Water Arena
Site fully floodlit during VKC training sessions. 500m downstream from VKC clubhouse. Permanent setup with movable gates. Usually between 10-12 gates on the permanent lines. When river is high, Sluice 1 (small jet) is currently typically opened at 24.94m and Sluice 2 (big jet) at 24.98m (to determine level add the current level to the site datum).
VKC slalom training sessions take place on Tuesday evenings 6.30pm to 8.30pm and 10am to noon on Sunday mornings through winter. Contact slalom@vikingkayak.co.uk or more details on vikingkayak.co.uk.
To see when ‘jets’ are open view www.facebook.com/BedfordJets. (updated 9/12/14)
Location:
OS Grid Reference NN866497
Nearby postcode MK42 0AE
Directions:
JS Grading: B
B: Slightly moving water, giving some eddy-lines, but not enough to worry paddlers; and with at the most one small drop which paddlers simply have to run down.
Even courses that are usually easy can become dangerous in exceptional high water conditions. If in doubt, seek advice or stay off the water.