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SAS Hurley Classic Full Results

ruwet — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:04:45 +0000

SAS Hurley Classic Winning Results

Zachary Hakvoort — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:23:44 +0000

Well done to everyone that took part in the event, it was a very close battle to the end.

Jnr Ladies

1st Natasha Isaac

Ladies

1st Fiona Jarvie
2nd Natasha Isaac
3rd Kate (welsh)

1st Lee Pyke
2nd David Bainbridge

Jnr Mens

1st Joe Bradley
2nd Ben West

Mens

1st Alan Ward
2nd Ed Smith

Masters

Joint 1st Mark Coleman & Steve West
A massive, massive thank you to Garry Miller and his Scout group for putting together what was definitely a major necessity, and a definite god send having a really good supply of hot food and drinks.

Thank you to all the judges, helpers and sponsors for supporting the event.

Finally thank you very much to Jacko again for all the hard work put in from yourself and your team to not only run the event but also all the arranging and planning in the back ground.

Well done again too all the paddlers who took part and all the parents, partners etc again for the great support.

Gareth

Preview of YAK’s new kit promo

tonyd — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:58:37 +0000

Spot the paddlers, all local valley boys well done chaps, looks good. It even Stars the TVF local Porn Star!!!

http://www.endeavourblue.co.uk/yak_edits/

Its all happening at the SAS Hurley Classic 2008

boater10 — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:07:24 +0000

Theres years Hurley Classic has alot planned, heres a few of the key things planned.

KJO Coaching Sessions on the Saturday!!
If it Floats, any craft item that you think will float then enter, see if you can take the title. on Saturday
Boaters Ball, Over 18’s Saturday Night Longridge including Camping, some food, DJ, Bar, Heated and floored Marquee plus the chance to win some prizes for the best Saturday Night Fever themed fancy Dress.
Jam session heats at the Hurley Classic event with a international rules final. Sunday
There will be a refreshment tent this year based at Hurley Weir on both the Saturday and the Sunday of the event. This will be run by Bucks Scout canoe club in conjunction with TVF and KJO and will provide the usual assortment of hot coffee, tea, bacon and sausage sandwiches etc not to mention mars bars, cans of coke and stuff plus hopefully some home made cakes just like your mum makes! All proceeds from the refresment tent will go to charitable causes.

For further details please go to http://www.tvfreestylers.co.uk/index.php/hurley-classic/

Thanks

TVF & KJO

The first Weir League Results

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:30:13 +0000

The first Ever Thames Valley Weir League took place at Hurley Weir at 8am on Saturday 15th November 2008.

What an exciting prospect that has been floating around the forum for the last couple of years, infact I think it first came up in the Pub (there’s a surprise)

Thanks to Jacko for the kick in the right direction to get it actually started.

The first event was a great laugh and it was really good to see not only different skill levels but a good spectrum of ages. The only disapointment was only one Lady. Come on girls its all about fun.

Also don’t forget you dont have to be the best paddlers to win!!

So heres the first results.

1st: Sam Anderson & Lee Pyke 4 points each

The rest

Kenny 1 point
Goc 1 point
Craig 1 point
Ben Aldred 1 point

The rest with zero points

Me
You
Lucille
The Tangoman (Andy)
Brandon
Peteri

Scout also got zero, but that is because he had a lie in, and didnt make it onto the water for the competition.

Pikey and Wylie didnt even make it to the Car park.

I have to point out that this weeks winners happen to also be the best paddlers but as people get used it and more adventurous in why people should win we will find the Fun increase and the chances to win open to every age, sex and ability.

Here’s to the next one, that is being run and organised by Lee and Sam

Riverside Centre, 10 weeks in central Asia

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:22:37 +0000

Great News About the Boaters Ball

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:19:28 +0000

So as you may have seen we at TVF wanted to put on a party for you all to celebrate the end of excellent boating year.

Unfortunately these things cost money to run there’s the marquee, the site, the licenses etc etc, you get the picture.

Now with huge thanks to KJO for their generous donation and southern electric. We can bring you the same party for only £10 per person

Squarerock have even offered to supply some food.

Its all looking good. Now all you have to do is raid the charity shops for seventies clothing, purchase a big wig, and most importantly purchase your £10 ticket today ( the ticket form is on the website )

For all who have already purchased a ticket to the Boaters Ball - seventies heaven there will be free drinks waiting for you at the bar when you arrive.

We hope to see you all at the party

lots of love team TVF

SAS Hurley Classic Entry Details

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:14:34 +0000

Freestyle is back at Hurley –
Hurley has been running since the birth of freestyle and this years event goes back to our early beginnings with the emphasis on FUN.
Access is from the SAS side – for directions Click_here NOTE – Please do not park on the Hurley side unless you are camping at The Hurley Riverside Park.

The Main Event
The main competition this year will be run in bib order so you’ll be up against whoever has the next bib. From your initial scores we will progress into a final category with the top 20 of the total value of the linked moves.

Once we have run all the heats we will run a super final with the top paddlers competing to the international freestyle knockout final rules.

Please bring all your own equipment. There may be a limited number of freestyle demo boats on the day.

Classes:
Ladies and Mens
Ladies and Mens (U18 on 1 January 2008)
Open C1
C1
Squirt
Master blasters – over 35’s

IF IT Floats
If it floats is all about any craft that floats showing us some freestyle. We are imagining sit on tops and inflatable craft but to be honest anything we don’t normally see will score highly. The more unusual the more likely of winning. The other way to win is to be unusual and able to pull a few moves.
One rule - your not allowed to use anything that may pollute the river
Saturday
KJO Coaching session 1000 - 1430
IF IT FLOATS 3pm – to finish

Sunday
Registration from 0800
Hurley Classic from 0900
Super Final - 1500
Prizes – Kudos is the first but we will also have some prizes donated by supporting companies.
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Entry – entry_form_here
Please return entries by 3 December 2008 to Kayakojacko, Hurley Classic Events Desk, c/o Kayakojacko, Unit Z1, Rose Business Estate, Marlow Bottom, Buckinghamshire, SL7 3ND

We will have limited time on the day. If your U18 your guardians or parents will need to take a look at this.

Camping is available through event friends Longridge and can be booked on 01628 483252 (remember that these guys are still fund raising for there existence, so donate www.longridge.org.uk)
Other accommodation
Check out - http://www.windsor.gov.uk/
Local Travel Lodges – www.travelodge.co.uk
Premier Travel Inn http://www.premiertravelinn.com

On site – On site we will have caterers, and a small marquee. Toilets are on the adjacent island.

If you would like to help or have any questions call 01628 478787.

See the final plans for Nottingham’s HPP whitewater course

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:04:07 +0000

Plans through at last!
A better future for Nottingham’s HPP whitewater course?Hi there! At last - I’ve been sent the plans for the changes to the whitewater course. And they’re not looking too shabby…Click here to see the new plans (470kb PDF)So, what’s changed from the earlier proposals?Well, the main thing is that we’ve had useful input from the user group, which includes representatives of all the different user groups with in interest in the course. A day-and-night contrast with the start of this process, we’ve all had a say in the designs. You can find out more about the consultation process and the changes here (420kb PDF). So, what’s actually proposed?

The course will go back to full flow. It’s flowing at 17 cubic metres a second (cumecs) at the moment. These changes will put it back to the 24 cumecs it used to flow at. That means the rapids will get their power back.
The muncher and plughole section will stay as they are. That means 24 cumecs going through the section, which should deepen up the muncher and plughole themselves, and bring back the power and definition they used to have.
The pools will stay deep. The Pyramid and Looping pools will stay deep, to retain their playboating potential - though the changes will make the deep sections shorter. Modelling shows this won’t change the energy in the features, but it will speed up the water on exit which will suit racers. The deep pool downstream of the muncher will be filled in, though.
Specific features for beginners, intermediates and whitewater safety and rescue. The back-channels and the section below the muncher will make training grounds for improving paddlers and rescue technicians.
Variable features. We’ve looked closely at the Omniflot system. In theory, it should give us the potential to fine-tune features outside the muncher/plughole section to make the most of them.

So what do I think?Well… I think it should be an improvement on what we’ve got now for almost all course users. The main benefit is a full 24 cumec flow again. It should give the features more depth, which can only be a good thing. Given the process the user group have been through, and the information we’ve been given, I think it’ll give the course a new lease of life over its current configuration.So I’m actually quite excited about the potential. But what do you think? You can come along to the public meeting this Wednesday to have your say. If you can’t make it and you’ve got questions you want answered, do let me know and I’ll ask them on your behalf…Cheers,Pete Cornes.

TVF Presents……!!

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:43:14 +0000