The Big Paddle – A Big Thank You!
After months of preparation and hard work The Big Paddle finally arrived, and we’re glad to say was a huge success!
People flocked from all over the UK and further afield to come and join us for paddling and fun at the beautiful Symond’s Yat on the river Wye.
There was lots to see and do, and fun was had by all, from Masterclasses and ‘have a go’ sessions, to Guided Nature tours, and of course Saturday evening’s party. A huge number of people got out on the water in all manner of craft, from first timers to seasoned veterans, to enjoy and celebrate paddling in one of the UK’s most beautiful locations.
The event also saw the return of the chaotic and hugely entertaining Cardbard Canoe World Championships, which involved a hard fought race between several of the paddling industry’s leading manufacturers. Naturally Dagger Europe’s chief engineer Bob Slee came out on top, leaving the competition soggy and sunk.
A huge thank you goes out to everybody who came along and got involved, and also to everbody who worked tirelessly to make the event such a success, we couldn’t have done it without you.
Here are some pictures from the event, thanks to Paul Wilkinson. Enjoy!
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If you made it to the event then please feel free to leave a comment below and let us know what you thought!
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One of the best events I have been too. Lets make it an annual event??????
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What a fantastic weekend. I was a little apprehensive when I got your email saying that The Big Paddle was fully booked. 600 people on top of the normal weekend paddlers at Symonds Yat was a daunting prospect. I imagined that the whole event would be totally chaotic. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Everything seemed to run so smoothly and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful.
I had enrolled on a workshop and a masterclass on the Saturday. I was very impressed by the skill with which the coaches dealt with the wide range of ages and abilities. The coach of the White Water Workout was absolutely inspirational. I gained a tremendous amount from the session and it really boosted my confidence.
Thank you so much for organising such a brilliant event. I only hope I don’t have to wait another 30 years for the next one.