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Padlwyr Rasio Llyn Padarn Racing Paddlers

Mark Williams • Mar 08, 2024

With expertise in racing and coaching various paddlesport racing disciplines, a group of like-minded coaches have established the new club based adjacent to ‘The Lone Tree’ at Llyn Padarn. The objectives of the club are to introduce and develop people to the various racing disciplines of Sprint, Marathon, Wild Water Racing and Surfski (Ocean Racing). The club ethos is ‘No-one is better than another, we are all on a journey of self-improvement and develop at our own pace’, the objectives of the coaches is to enable people to enjoy racing in a friendly sociable context.

Technique Coaching, with a smile!

The paddlers ages range from 10 to 70. The ability ranges from novice to former GB standard. The kit ranges from stable racing K1s to surfkis and wild water racers. Paddlers are taught to use wing racing paddles from the outset.

During the winter months the club meets up at Llyn Padarn Sunday mornings for training and coaching trips along the lake, in the summer we meet on Wednesday evenings.The paddlers ages range from 10 to 70. The ability ranges from novice to former GB standard. The kit ranges from stable racing K1s to surfkis and wild water racers. Paddlers are taught to use wing racing paddles from the outset.

Sunday Group Session Training on Llyn Padarn

Club events are run throughout the summer and paddlers from throughout Wales are invited to attend. Dates are subject to confirmation.

May 18^th and 19^th Introduction to Wild Water Racing at Plas y Brennin. Wavehoppers will be made available. On the Saturday we will introduce paddlers to the sport of Wild Water Racing, for techniques and skills development and will be lead by experienced coaches. Sunday will be the race day from Llynnau Mymbyr running past the Plas y Brennin pond into the Lugwy. The event is aimed at paddlers with boating but no racing experience.

July 20^th and 21^{st -} Llangollen Chain Bridge Novice Wild Water Race. Saturday will be a coach lead race practice day, with the race on Sunday. Again, this event is is planned to include paddlers with boating but no racing experience.

Wild Water Racing for fun | Practice run down on Saturday at Llangollen | Facebook

August 11^{th -} Llyn Padarn first ever Kayak Regatta. Races over various distances with classes for both experienced and none experienced racers.

TBC confirmed - Introduction day to Surfksi. Aimed at paddlers with boating but no racing experience.

November 23^{rd -} The European Canoe Association Wild Water Cup Final at the Serpents Tail, Llangollen. Come and see the top Wild Water Racers from across Europe sprint down the Serpents Tail.

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