The programme for 2007 has been thrashed out and the following are the events as they will happen, times are not set yet as we have to wait until closer the date.
Registration will open on Monday 16th of April
Saturday 5th May
WW Sprint
Some of Irelands top white water racers will show their skills, racing composite boats through the falls against the clock.
Gower-X
Curragower falls will become a racecourse for groups of 4 kayakers to race head to head. Launching from the eddy above the falls kayakers will have to out muscle and out smart competitors to complete the course and be the first to cross the finish line. The winner of each heat will move forward to the next round until we have a Gower-X champion.
Rapid Race
This race is simple; all paddlers get on above the falls, the hooter sounds and first kayaker down the falls and across the line from each category wins!
WW Sprint
Some of Irelands top white water racers will show their skills, racing composite boats through the falls against the clock.
Gower-X
Curragower falls will become a racecourse for groups of 4 kayakers to race head to head. Launching from the eddy above the falls kayakers will have to out muscle and out smart competitors to complete the course and be the first to cross the finish line. The winner of each heat will move forward to the next round until we have a Gower-X champion.
Rapid Race
This race is simple; all paddlers get on above the falls, the hooter sounds and first kayaker down the falls and across the line from each category wins!
Sunday 6th May
King of the Wave / Queen of the WaveEach year kayakers battle it out to take the crown of King and Queen of the wave. All the kayakers gather in the eddy above the wave, they then have 3 minutes to drop on and surf the wave. The last guy and girl surfing gain the title of King and Queen of Gower 2007.
X-pression session
Seen as the blue ribbon event this is a showcase of freestyle skill and talent. A simple format rewards kayakers who show some style, give it everything and go big. After two 30 second rides the judges will reward the best kayakers from each of the 5 categories, juniors, ladies sport, men’s sport, ladies expert and men’s expert.
Syncro-surfing
This event is new to the programme; it is a team based freestyle competition. Teams of 2 kayakers will have 30seconds to put together a synchronized wave ride to impress the judges. Each ride will be scored on style, synchronization and originality.
