London & South East Canoe and Kayak show.

When: Sunday June 20^th 2010, 10 to 16:00

Where: Whitewater The Canoe Centre, Shepperton marina, TW17 8NS

What: See the largest collection of Canoes, kayaks, sit-On-Tops, Inflatable canoe and kayaks. Try all the boat out, at our quiet river side location.

How to find the show:

Driving Directions: M25 Exit jctn 12. Then on to M3 exit jntn 1. At roundabout take the 6^th exit (lower Sunbury “local traffic”). Follow Green Lane to the river Thames, Turn right at river. Onto Fordbridge road, Go 1.5 miles, Felix Lane is on your left. Turn down Felix lane. Marina entrance is on your right. Post Code TW17 8NS: Tel 01932 247 978

Parking & facilities:

The parking for this event is free; please arrive at the marina entrance where a parking attendant will show you where to park. Toilets are located in the marina complex and will be open all day.

What will be there to see?

Nearly all of the UK’s manufactures and importers of kayaks and canoes will be present with the majority of the boats they produce/bring into the county. Kit manufactures will also be present along with training and course provides. Our on site shop will also be open all day.

Can I get some instruction?

Yes! There will be qualified instructors on the water all day; there will also be several introduction to paddling course going on through out the day. Introduction to Paddle Sport. The emphasis is on safe practice, fun and enjoyment. You will cover Equipment, basic paddling, forwards and backwards, turning, stopping & journeying.
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How do I take a boat for a paddle?

If you would like to take a boat for a paddle please do, this again is totally free. Before you choose a boat to paddle report to “Show Control” here you will need to fill in a waver form and collect a number. Once you have done this you are free to paddle, simply take your numbered card to a manufacture, and choose the boat you would like, hand over your numbered card and go for a paddle. When you have finished paddling take your boat back to the manufacture you collected it from, they will give you your card back you are then free to go and start again! If you would like to save time and pre fill out the waver form you can download it HERE please bring a copy with you.

How Old?

The day is open to anyone, and we encourage all your family and friends to attend. If you would like to paddle and are under the age of 18 you will need guardian to keep an eye on you on the water.

Food and drink:

Addlestone Canoe Club will once again be on hand supplying hot and cold food & drinks. All served at a very reasonable price.

News: For up-to-date information please keep an eye on this page as well as the face book page http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=103733259662320&ref=mf

For any exciting developments.

Manufactures Confirmed:

Kayaks: Jackson Kayak, Pyranha, Venture Kayak, Dagger Kayaks, Eskimo, Perception Kayaks, Wave Sport, Valley Sea Kayaks, Big Dog Kayaks, Necky Kayaks, Robson, Liquid Logic

Open Canoe: Old Town Canoes, Venture Canoes, Mad River, Nova Craft Canoes, Robson, We no nah, Bell

Sit-On-Top: Perception, Islander, Feel Free, Ocean Kayak,

Inflatable’s: Gumotex