The race will be held at the National Water Sports Centre (NWSC) in Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham (multimap).
DescriptionThe slalom course was artificially constructed in 1986 and utilises a drop of 4m caused by a flood control barrage on the River Trent. A high flow rate of 25 cumecs makes the course deep and powerful. Since playing host to the Senior World Championships in 1995 major repair work on the barrage and the recent addition of fibreglass obstacles have maintained the venues international calibre. The Slalom course has recently played host to a number of major international events including a Wild Water Racing World Cup and the European Freestyle Championships. To get a better impression check out the Photo Gallery. Travel by Air:Nottingham East Midlands (30mins) is the nearest airport to the NWSC and it is serviced by a variety of budget airlines. Other relevant airports with budget airline service include Stansted (2 1/2 hrs), Luton (2 1/2 hrs), Birmingham (45 mins), Coventry (45 mins), Manchester (60 mins) or Liverpool (60 mins). Travel by Car / Bus:Travelling to Nottingham without flying generally involves crossing the channel. The channel tunnel is probably the quickest method but a ferry can often offer better value. Check out the links below for different options. Useful Links:Budget Airlines: Channel Crossings: Venue Contact Details: National Water Sports Centre Holme Pierrepont |
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