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Wow! What a day. |
03/10/11 |
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The 2011 show has just been and gone. It was a great event with hunderds of visitors enjoying the fine and unseasonal weather. over 450 people took to the water over the weekend and hundreds more enjoyed the great displays of new boats and kit.
A massive thank you to all who attended, Suppliers, course providers, volenteers, talk hosts, and of course, you, the visitor.
Check out the facebook page for photos and the gallery here.
SWCS gallery on facebook
The Exe Big Paddle
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Quay Climbing centre open. |
30/09/11 |
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The funky looking main wall. There's some serious moves in there! |
The Quay Climbing centre has now opened its doors across the road from A.S Watersports and the South West Canoe Show site.
This is the largest indoor climbing facility in the South west and a real asset for Exeter.
With sport climbs topping out at 15 metres and the brand new clip and climb system there ids some thing for every one.
Check out their website for more details.
www.quayclimbingcentre.co.uk
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Even More last minute additions. |
30/09/11 |
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Just as the buzzer goes we now have Thule Roofracks at the show. The worlds most famous brand of roofracks and load carrying accessories will be at the show to help you take the pressure off carrying your beloved kayak (or canoe). |
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Thursday update |
29/09/11 |
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Wooohooo, bring your suncream!
As we have been asked to publicize further:
Demos run from 10.30am until 4.30pm.
Last registration for demos is 4pm. |
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More brands coming! |
28/09/11 |
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Some last minute additions to the show line up.
Navisafe lights have come on board. These are great for all sea kayaks and any venturing out at night. |
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Website updates |
28/09/11 |
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We have made lots of updates to this site.
Check out the specials page for an idea of some of the deals you can expect on the day.
There are lots of special price kayaks and lots of second hand boats for sale.
There are also updates to some of the posts below. So its best to re-read them incase you missed any thing.
Check out the crazy new Peak UK custom prints on the left. See the stand for more info! |
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Perception Triumph 13 |
20/09/11 |
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Perception have a new kayak fishing sit on top coming out very soon. The very nearly available boat will be on display at the show. This looks like a great touring and angling kayak at very reasonable money!
Prototype Angler shown in the pic. est RRP £650.00
Visit the Perception stand to see more. |
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Lots of new boats on show. |
20/09/11 |
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New Mamba (above). The designers and test team will be on hand to answer questions.
Liquid Logic Stomper 80. Hot new creekboat from LL. |
Lots of updates coming in the next few days. Keep your eyes peeled here for more.
Kanumesse highlights on our facebook page:
AS Watersports
We have had confirmation from lots of brands about new boats and kit that will be on show.
Dagger Mamba the new version 8.1, will be available for demo and purchase at the show.
This will be the offical UK release event. The designer and test team will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
The new Liquid Logic Stomper will also be available to demo.
Wilderness Ride 115, a very stable fishing sit on top gets it first UK public appearance.
New fishing sit on tops from Ocean Kayak will be available, the Ultra 4.3 and Tetra's
New from Perception kayaks will be the Triumph 13 fishing sit on top.
We have seen the prototype and it looks awesome. More on this asap.
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Film highlights @ SWCS |
20/09/11 |
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The A.S team have just got back from the Kanumesse trade show in Nuremberg Germany where this film had a showing.
It got an amazing reception form some of the worlds toughest exploration paddlers.
Jeff Allen will be showing highlights from the film and talking about the journey.
DVDs will be on sale afterwards.
Not to be missed.
Trailer here: Into the wind
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Parking info. |
14/09/11 |
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Due to the succsess of our billboard advert we would like to remind visitors about parking and the park and ride service that is available.
Visit the parking and travel page for more info on this very cheap service.
There is also a large multistory car park across the river (cathedral and quay, 4 mins walk across the foot bridge)
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New Ocean Kayak Trident ultra 4.3 |
05/09/11 |
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You don't get many of these at Exmouth! |
The very new and hot Trident Ultra 4.3 will be at the show and available for demo. New Tetras also on display.
Visit the Ocean Kayak stand. |
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Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team. |
05/09/11 |
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We are very pleased to have the Ashburton division of the Dartmoor Rescue group at the show. They will be on hand to offer all sorts of information on how to stay safe in one of our favourite play grounds and will also be doing a talk on what happens before, during and after a shout or incident.
More here: Dartmoor Rescue Group-Ashburton
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Dagger Mamba 2011 version demos |
31/08/11 |
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The brand new versions fo the Dagger Mamba will be available for demo. Not all sizes yet but the 8.1 will get its first public demos at the SWCS.
Book your demo slot today to ensure a go.
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Film shows confirmed. "Into the Wind" |
31/08/11 |
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Photo from Sea Kayaing Cornwall
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Jeff Allen, well known expedition sea kayaker will be showing highlights from his new film
"Into the Wind"
In May 2011 Jeff and friend Harry Whelan broke the record for curcumnavigating Ireland by sea kayak. Come and see Vaughan Roberts Romany productions film of the journey.
Watch the trailer here:
Into the Wind
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Course providers. |
22/08/11 |
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All the course providers, coaching companys and holiday/guiding compays will be listed next week.
See all the course providers HERE |
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Build a canoe in a day! |
22/08/11 |
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Photo from BBA |
Ever wanted to see a canoe being made? Well now's the chance. Expert boat designer, surfer and sea kayak designer Rob Feloy will be attempting to make a wooden canoe on site in a single day!
Ok, so he has a team with him to help and a few ready prepeared bits but it should mostly be done in a day at the show! Watch this space to find out more.
You can also see skin on frame boats thanks to the Boat Building Academy in Lyme Regis.
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Exhibitors list now full. |
22/08/11 |
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The list of exhibitors is now complete on the exhibitors page.
Demo boat list will be coming shortly and the final talks are now being booked.
We have one with a well known sea kayak adventure paddler that sounds pretty exciting.
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Robson Paddles confirm for SWCS |
15/08/11 |
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Robson paddles are well know to most paddlers for durable and well priced white water paddles. Come and see the full range including touring and canoe paddles as well.
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New Ride 115 on show. 1st UK apperance! |
15/08/11 |
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Wilderness Systems will be displaying the new Ride 115 fishing kayak for the first time in the UK at the show.
It has just been shown at the Outdoor retailer trade show in Salt lake city USA to rave reviews.
The Ride 115 looks set to be a great boat for fly fishing on fresh or salt water. Lots of innovative features and awesome Wilderness quality.
Visit the stand to see for yourselves. |
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The Exe Big Paddle Sunday 2nd Oct |
04/08/11 |
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The Exe Big Paddle is a celebration of paddling on the River Exe.
Come and join us on the day after the Canoe Show for guided tours, coaching, come and try it sessions and a cardboard canoe race!
This event is inconjunction with Palm Equipment.
More information will be on the website very shortly.
www.thebigpaddle.com |
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Keep in touch |
04/08/11 |
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The best way to keep in touch is by checking our facebook page. All the little bits of info tend to go there first.
See it here: SW Canoe Show on Facebook |
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Award winning! |
04/08/11 |
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Not quite show related but we are very pleased to announce we have been voted Canoe and Kayak magazine "Retailer of the year"!.
A huge thanks to everyone who voted. Buy the magazine to see the other winners.
Canoe and kayak mag |
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Go Show go! |
04/08/11 |
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Lots of new suppliers have been added to the list. Its not complete yet and is beeing updated every day.
Check it here: Exhibitors
Just a few of the brands recently added are SMG electronics distribution with Humminbird and Garmin.
Sea to Summit kayak trolleys and accessories are also on board.
We see the return of Peak UK to the show which is great news for fans of British designed kit. |
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Updates starting. |
7/06/2011 |
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Our SWCS webpage updates are starting now!
The show organistation is now fully under way and looks set to be another great event for paddles sports in the South West.
We have the support of some very important people who will be helping us deliver the most exciting and varied show yet.
First major news is the Palm Big Paddle. Following on from Palms very succesful Big Paddle celebration event last year on the River Wye they have decided to co-ordinate a Big Paddle on the River Exe. During the day there will be coaching available, history and environmental tours, a river clean up and general paddling. This event is the following day of the canoe show and is open to any one. There will be lots more on this event as we go along.
A favourite part of the show is the talks and presentations. We have a couple lined up this year on subjects not yet covered.
Expect to see and hear from some of paddlings most respected names with tales of adventure and more!
Updates will now continue all the time. You can also follow the event on Facebook |
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Swcs, A great day out. |
5/10/10 |
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Heres what a few people had to say:
Perception kayaks "Thank you everyone for all the work and effort you all put in to make the show a success. It’s a pleasure to work with such a professional company and the best dealer event we attend in the year."
Ocean Kayak " Hi everyone thanks for a great day again on Saturday great turnout as usual"
Pelican canoes / Bending branches paddles
"Hello Team AS. Just a short note to say thanks for all the hard work, effort and organisation that goes into making and running such a great day. Well done." |
The SW Canoe show went off with out any hitches. A great day was had by hundereds of show visitors trying a huge amount of boats on the water, taking lots of new kit, meeting people and checking out talks.
The Ergo Machines were more popular than expected with lots of puffing red faces through out the day! A.S Staff sneaked a go in between sales and showed some great effort (and not so great times!)
The hog roast was a talking pint of the show yet again. Hungary work this paddling lark.
Check out a photo blog on the A.S Blog
When we have sorted throught the 700+ photos we will put them up in the show gallery. |
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