Perception Wavehopper Challenge
What is the Perception Wavehopper Challenge Series?
Going as FAST as you can downstream, it’s great for learning more about rivers and developing skills – even better as its challenging, fun and exciting!
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A fun series of events are held around the country, which are run by the BCU Wildwater Racing Committee.
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The races are either over two short runs or one slightly longer run. The age categories are Under 10,12, 14 and 16.
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Wavehopper kayaks can be provided - contact the race organiser for details – but you will need to bring along your buoyancy aid, paddle, helmet and spraydeck.
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To start with you may wish to use a kayak that you are more used to – that’s ok so long as it’s under 4 metres in length.
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Paddlers should be at least Two Star or Paddlepower Discover standard.
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Most events run along side national events catering for all ages.
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For each event points will be awarded according to placing - 25 points awarded to the winner of each event – 24 to second placed and so on. If two runs are attempted the fastest time counts.
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Double points will be awarded at the Final.
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The Challenge Series Winner will be the paddler in each category with the highest score taking the sum of the two best events plus the final.
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The Challenge Winner will be the fastest time recorded in each category at the Final.
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The Challenge Series Club Prize goes to the Club with the highest score from the best two regional events plus the Final.
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The Club gaining the most point at the finals will be awarded the Club Challenge prize
For more details visit the Wild Water Racing website
What is a Wavehopper?
It’s a kayak made in plastic and designed specifically for racing down rapids. So it’s a mix between going fast and being maneuverable. It’s more unstable than a general purpose white water boat – but more stable than a racing K1!
For more information on the Wavehopper contact Perception Kayaks at www.perception.co.uk.
For more information about Wild Water Racing go to www.wildwater.org.uk