Useful Links
Scouting
For all you need to know about Scouting, click here. For Leicestershire Scouts click here.
Our Partner and Colleague Organisations
British Canoeing is an organisation dedicated to the promotion of canoeing and kayaking in the UK. To join click here. You'll need to select the 'On the Water' option to be eligible to enter all but entry-level competitions!
Details of forthcoming canoe slalom competitions, and the results of past events are available on the Slalom UK web site.
Hinckley Water Activities Club web site is here.
Canoes and Equipment
Desperate Measures – Nottingham
Leam Boat Centre - Leamington Spa
Local River Levels
The River Soar at Littlethorpe - at a height of around 1.8 the fields will be flooded at Jubilee Park.
The River Derwent at Matlock - At a height of 0.65m the river is at a good level - with 'Killer' being covered. At lower levels the run down from Darley Bridge can be shallow - particularly over the rapids at Matlock Bridge. At 1.25 egress is impossible at the steps below the slalom course, and there is no egress 'river left'. At a level of 0.35-0.45, 'Killer' is an obstacle; however the site is still good for slalom training, with good surfing waves developing on the lower section.
The River Trent above Swarkestone - At a height of 1.00m the river is at a decent level for touring, and the rapids at Swarkestone are good for whitewater training. At higher levels the rapids become washed out.
The River Trent above Stone