Wales 4 Star Open boating training 17+18 October 2009

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 visit to Paddleworks, we everyove 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.

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.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 the lake
• 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 below the dam