On Wednesday May 20th there's the chance to have a go at White Water Raft Race Skills on the River Dee. We will either stay at the Mile End Mill site or do a run down from Horsehoe Falls to Mile End Mill depending on water levels.

Once people have booked on I'll set up a WhatApp Group to let those booked on know exactly where to meet. If we do end up parking at Mile End Mill you will need to register your car and pay the site fee for that. 

We'll aim to meet at 6pm to get the raft pumped and get ready & if needed do a shuttle.

We will use a Raft loaned from British Rafting with the aim of encouraging participation in the British Raft Race Series events. See link below:

https://paddleuk.org.uk/white-water-rafting

Please note that spaces on the raft are limited to 4 so please book on early to avoid disappointment.

This opportunity can only take place if the river Dee is 0.65 or below on the Corwen Gauge and therefore may have to be postponed at short notice if the river rises above this.

Due to the Club's Raft Remit scope in order to book on you must have had either:

• Experience in a canoe / Kayak on grade 2 WW
• Previous experience of being guided as a crew member on a raft on grade 2-3 WW
• Experience of rafting on flat water or Mile End Mill or similar with Shrewsbury  CC
• Experience of raft racing or raft race training.
• Must be fit enough to help carry the raft between 4-5 people.

Drysuits or dry trousers good thick cag and thermal layers are essential due to the expected cold  water. Buoyancy Aids and Helmets are also required. 

We are able to borrow paddles for rafting from the club.

We aim not to flip the raft over but there is always a possibility of that happening! Please bring plenty of warm clothes to get changed into afterwards.

During this session you will begin to develop the skills needed for the Raft Race Personal Performance Award - see link for further details: https://paddlesuptraining.com/courses/river-raft-racing-award

Please chat to Anita if any questions either via email:

shepaddles@shrewsburycanoeclub.org

or phone 07796108207

Looking forward to Rafting the Rapids with you!