Wales 4 Star Open boating training 17+18 October 2009
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Sarah, Dan and Ian went on 4* open boating training in Wales. This was run by Kayakojacko with coaching from Jacko, Hila and the others within the group - we were all coaches.
Saturday - Lake
After breakfast and a quick (but productive) visit to Paddleworks in Bala, we met everyone for coffee and introductions at the Lake Vyrnwy Visitor Centre.
Jacko had organised a camping spot by the lake, so we parked nearby and launched from there.
Sunday - River
Thoughts
The lake would make a fine venue for a club trip. There is a parking by the lake and a cafe nearby. The river is grade 2 with bits of kind grade 3. The wier is easy to portage.
More
- http://www.kayakojacko.com/
- http://www.paddleworks.co.uk/ - Paddleworks has a shop at Llagollen and at Bala
- http://www.waterscape.com/services-directory/4226/lake-vyrnwy-visitor-centre - Lake Vyrnwy Visitor Centre
- http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/l/lakevyrnwy/ - RSPB page about Lake Vyrnwy
- http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/mid/sites/reserves/pages/lake_vyrnwy.shtml - BBC page about the area
- http://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/nwales/vyrnwydam.htm - UKRG for the river Vyrnwy from below the dam
