just some photos from the competition . photos thanks to tim harris

competition ride

competiton site

the team

 

Tides are looking good for the next few days, so I will be going in Clifden.  I should have some pictures and video when I come back.  For more info on this spot see here:- clifden

If you wish to contact me about sponsorship for the European Championships or would like more information on Kayaking in Ireland, please email;

Lydon.Paul@gmail.com

My name is Paul Lydon and I have been selected to represent Ireland in the European Championships for Freestyle Kayaking which will take place in Spain this July. 

I am currently seeking sponsorship to help with my travel and equipment expenses.

Also, I plan to update this blog with my training schedule and details of the competition as they happen.

Hopefully you will get an insight and enjoy the exciting world of kayaking!

Freestyle European Championships 2008

Ourense(Spain)- 23rd July – 26th July 2008

1. Venue

Puente del Milenio (bridge of Milenio) in OURENSE city.

2. Date

23rd July – 26th July 2008

3. Events

Men:

K-1

K-1 junior

C-1

OC-1

Squirt K-1

Women:

K-1

K-1 junior

Squirt K-1

4. Provisional Competition Program

21st July Accreditation and official training.

22nd July Official training. Opening Ceremony.

23rd July 10:00 heats

24th July 10:00 heats

25th July 10:00 Semi-finals

26th July 10:00 Finals – Closing Ceremony

This program is provisional and could be modified according to the number of entries .

5. Official Website

You can reach the official website of the competition through the homepage of the Royal

Spanish Canoe Federation: www.rfep.es

Playboating is a discipline of whitewater kayaking or canoeing where the paddler performs various technical moves in one place (a playspot), as opposed to downriver whitewater canoeing or kayaking where the objective is to travel the length of a section of river (although whitewater canoeists will often stop and play en-route). Specialised canoes or kayaks (boats) known as playboats are often used, but any boat can be used for playing. The moves and tricks are often similar to those performed by snowboarders, surfers or skaters, where the athlete completes spins, flips, turns, etc. With modern playboats it is possible to get the kayak and the paddler completely airborne whilst performing tricks.

The competitive side of Playboating is known as Freestyle Kayaking (formerly called Rodeo).