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Slalom paddling is like an obstacle course on water. Paddlers race down a river, navigating through a series of gates hung above the water which have to be done going downstream or upstream. The goal? To be as fast and accurate as possible. It’s a test of skill, stamina, and technique that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat.
To help practice for slalom, we have some flatwater gates on the canal.
RULES FOR USAGE
All groups must sign up on the website for usage and must be members of the club or attend with a member as a guest.
All group users must have a leader who is trained to be a Paddlesport Instructor.
All users must always wear a buoyancy aid.
When pulling out the gates care to be taken that they are pulled out gently to their set positions and not tugged.
When using the course give consideration to other kayakers and canoeists that may be using the course at the same time.
Should any barges be observed all gates must be quickly removed to either side of the canal so that the barge can pass through without any issues. This is important for the club as this is a condition precedent set out by Scottish Canals at the time of approval of the scheme.
When the session is complete all gates are to be stored safely back on the south bank by attaching the carabiner on the blue rope to the line on the outside pole of the outside gate. This is VERY important so they do not get caught up in barges as they manoeuvre past the gates as this is a turning area.
At NO TIME are the gates to be stored on the tow path side as they could easily be vandalised or pushed back into the canal.
The leader of the group will be responsible for the safe storage of the gates after each session.
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