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Wet West Paddlefest - 15-17 September 2023

Jul 06, 2023
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Come join us for a weekend packed full of whitewater kayaking and partying on Scotland's West (Best!) coast. The day events are held on the rivers Moriston (grade 4/5) and Garry (Grade 3), where a shuttle service is provided to get you from the carpark to the river. We have a ceilidh and raffle on the Saturday night, and there is an informal social on Friday night. 


  • Friday 15th Evening - Registration & Social @ Fort William Venue TBC 
  • Saturday 16th Day - River Moriston Paddling 
  • Saturday 16th Evening - Social, Ceilidh and Raffle - Ben Nevis Hotel, Fort William 
  • Sunday 17th Day - River Garry Paddling


Pre-booking your ticket online will be cheaper than buying it at the weekend and makes life easier for the organisers. Shuttles will be running up and down both rivers during the day, and a central parking location will be provided. Wristbands which you will receive at registration will get you on the shuttle, and into the party etc so do not lose it.


You can watch some action from previous years here!


WHAT'S INCLUDED IN MY TICKET?

A classic, social weekend on awesome rivers

Parking all day both days

Shuttle 10am till 4pm on both days

Entry to the Saturday night party


UNDER 16S

If you are U16 and want to come along to the event, it is mandatory that you obtain, fill out and return a consent form before the event, and that your consenting adult/parent/guardian is able to accompany you on and off of the water. If you have any issues with this, please email us. Child Wellbeing and Protection Policy .

Any issues at all, email the team at events@canoescotland.org. We look forward to seeing you!


Ticketing Information / Booking

Registration Prices

Online bookings before 11th September: SCA/ Home Nation members £20, Non Members £30

 

Turning up and paying on the day

SCA/ Home Nation Members £30 (Proof of membership required)

Non Members £40 


Please ensure you are logged in when booking online.

If you have not previously signed up for the system (BCE/CANI/CW/Non affiliated club members) then sign up is required for each individual so that we get all the correct emergency information. 


Safety, Accidents & First Aid

If you are involved in, or, witness an accident related to the event, please come to the SCA desk at the first opportunity with as much information as you can.


Our volunteers (likely in hi-vis clothing) will be patrolling the banks and driving shuttles on the day - they are your first port of call. They have contact with first aid to get help quickly. Our volunteers and first aid will be at both rivers, please look out for them riverbank, at the dam lay-by on the Moriston or the SCA tent on both rivers. A note on water cleanliness - both rivers are known to be relatively clean, but please be mindful of this in any case!


On the river, paddle safely and within your limits. If you are in doubt, caution means that you’ll be there for another day. If you need advice, please consult the SCA guidebook, or speak to someone at the SCA desk. Please paddle sensibly as per a normal day out, i.e. in groups of three or greater, with paddling ability adequate to safely navigate the river. As with any trip, take a few minutes to think how to avoid unnecessary hazards - ensure you have adequate equipment, clothing and nourishment available, do a bit of a warmup to make sure you're fired up and ready!

 

Safeguarding Children

The nominated guardian of all participants who are under the age of 16 at the time of the event must have completed & returned a Consent form. If this has not been done or you are registering on the day, contact the SCA desk. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a nominated adult (parent/ carer/ guardian) at all times throughout the event, including adult supervision on the water. This also includes any evening entertainment. For any other issues or questions relating to child protection, contact the SCA desk or email us.



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