Liffey Descent - September 5th
In case anyone fancies a trip to Dublin in September, please see the following email about the Liffy Descent.
2009 Irish Canoe Union Liffey Descent.
For those of you who have never heard of the event, it is one of the biggest races in Europe. Before you get put off I should however point out that whilst it is classed as a race, in reality it is only a race if you enter the true racing classes. For everybody else it is just part of a fun weekend with endless stories to tell afterwards about your mishaps, misfortunes and how you nearly got the weir shoot right!
The event takes place on Saturday 5th September but you have to be in Ireland for the check-in which takes place on the evening of Friday 4th September. Some clubs travel out Thursday and some Friday but most return on the first ferries back Sunday morning, which means that everybody is back home for Sunday evening.
We are sorry but due to safety restraints, the age limit for the event is 16 and because of the weirs and the huge number of people taking part everybody must have their entry countersigned by a club instructor or coach to verify their ability and experience.
See the event website at http://www.liffeydescent.com/