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Further education oppertunities in the outdoors |
29/07/10 |
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South West further education providers are now on board with the show. If you have just left school and want to work in ht eoutdoors then you could do worse that to look these guys up. Earn real qulifications that will help in the outdoor work place.
South Devon Adventure Sports Department provides high quality tution in the outdoors from academic qualifications through to NGB's. Based at Vantage Point in Paignton and Noss Marina on the River Dart. |
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Top Sea kayaking mag supports show |
29/07/10 |
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We are pleased to announce that top sea kayaing mag Ocean Paddler will be giving away over 200 copies of the current edition at the show. Sign up for a demo or newsletter and receive a goody bag with the magazine in. |
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More course providers join up. |
29/07/10 |
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Some of the Westcountrys leading kayak and canoe course providers have all signed up to exhibit. |
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Exmoor Adventures is run by Dan French. All the activities including kayaking, canoeing, coastering and mountian biking are run by fully qualified and dynamic coaches. Mostly based on Exmoor go and explore one of the regions most beautiful adventure areas. |
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Gene17 kayaking is run by leading coach and adventure kayaker Simon Westgarth. Providing top quality dynamic kayaking courses for all levels but particularly advanced white water using some of the best coaches in the world. They say "
Whatever the course, our aim is to make you a better paddler. Or a better coach. Or both. Steep creeking, fundamental white water or coach training, we’ll show you the river as a dynamic and changeable environment so you can learn to be a dynamic and changeable paddler. We’ll concentrate on the core tools you need and we’ll strip away what doesn’t work. And, of course, we’ll have fun doing it". |
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FluidSkills.com kayak school are suppliers of UK and French Alps based kayaking courses, coaching, training and guided tours. Fluidskills’ guides are qualified British Canoe Union coaches with many years of guiding experience. |
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Holiday companys, instructors and course providers come and board.
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22/07/10 |
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If you are looking for some one to help take your paddling further then look no more! The SWCS has a large area for holiday companys, course providers and instructors all offering tuition and guidence to improve your paddling.
The companys invloved range from local basic skills guiding to world class expeditions. Some thing for every one.
Intrepid Expeditions run wilderness canoe trips in Sweden and beyond. Survival courses, extreme holidays such as wilderness Snowmobile and more.
Wet and High are Providers of Kayaking, Canoeing, Coasteering, Gorge Walking, Rock Climbing, Mountaineering, Winter Skills Courses, Mountain Biking, Pool Lifeguard Training, Beach Lifeguard Training and First Aid Training based in Bridgwater, Somerset but operating in The South West, Wales, The Lake District and The Scottish Highlands.
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More exhibitors sign up, now over 30 brands represented! |
21/07/10 |
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Lots more brands are now confirmed for the biggest show in the region. |
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Palm Equipment international are signed up.
Palm are now one of the largest paddles sports manufacturers in the Uk alongside their distribution of Wilderness Systems kayaks and Mad River canoes.
Thier new brand of inflateable kayaks Infinity will also be on display. You cant miss the stand as they have a whooping 250 sq mtrs!.
See more about Palm and their other bands on the Exhibitor pages. |
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The Welsh boys are back!
White Water Consultancy will be in attendacnce with Eskimo kayaks, Gatz canoes and Navisafe lights amongst other things. |
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Pesda Press, every ones favourite guide book company will have a stand and a new book on display and for sale.Discover Kayak Fishing
The latest publication from Pesda Press is Discover Kayak Fishing by Andy Benham. This is the first book on the subject published on this side of the Atlantic, with our different fish species, techniques and approach.
The author will be on hand to sign copies purchased at the show.
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Forget Top cat, Big Dogs are coming. The mutts on the scene will be here for thier second show following a succsesfull winter and spring white water season. The A.S staff have been loving the Force and Dropzone boats over the winter. get a demo in time for the coming winter white water season. |
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If its sea kayaking, its Valley.
One of the worlds leading manufacturers of sea kayaks will have an extensive demo fleet on hand for you to try the boat of your dreams. |
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Avoncraft have been part of the UK paddlesports industry for some time.
Pelican canoes are great for the family, Bending Branches canoe paddles are objects of desire and Aquabound paddles cater for most.
Prijon kayaks are solid and Danu boat covers do just that. |
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First exhibitors sign up |
13/05/10 |
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The first wave of exhibitors at this years show have signed up. Amongst them are some of the wolrds leading manufacturers of kayaks and canoes including:
Pyranha, P+H Sea Kayaks and Venture Canoes.
UK manufacturers Perception kayaks are onboard with thier Perception brand and their new Wavesport distribution and manufacturing.
Exciting new brand Kaya Pro / Inuk Kayaks will be at the show for the second year.
Firm favourites Yak paddling gear and Typhoon drysuits will be here too. Click the logos to see more about each brand and what they will have on display. |
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15/10/09 |
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Pictures of the 2009 South West canoe Show can be found here:
South West Canoe Show pics |
The 2009 show went off with out a hitch. A great day of trying new boats and seeing lots of new kit was enjoyed by almost 1000 of you keen paddlers.
We will have the gallery section up and running very soon with all the pics. In the mean time check our shop blog for some to keep you going. |
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05/10/09 |
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Thanks to all the visitors to the show. All the stands looked great and there was lots to see. We hope you had a good time! Good or bad we would love to hear from you.
Email A.S Watersports on sales@aswatersports.co.uk |
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