| FEB |
Paddlesport Expedition Symposium |
|
Plas Y Brenin |
20–21 Feb |
|
This exciting weekend is a fantastic opportunity for paddlers with an interest in expedition paddling at any level.
|
|
|
|
|
Boat and Caravan Show |
|
NEC |
23–28 Feb |
|
If you are looking to buy a new boat, caravan, motorhome, tent, park home, holiday home, lodge, 4 x 4 or simply want to research where to go on your 2010 holidays - then you need to visit the Boat & Caravan Show.
|
|
|
|
| MARCH |
National Student Rodeo |
|
Holme Pierrepont |
6–7 March |
|
Probably the biggest freestyle kayaking competition in the world, the NSR is all about fun on the water and bringing the ever increasing student kayaking population together.
|
|
|
|
|
CANI Paddlefest |
|
Northern Ireland |
12–14 March |
|
Paddlefest is Northern Ireland's annual paddlesport event, designed to bring paddlers of all ages and abilities together to enjoy our sport.
|
|
|
|
|
Outdoors Show |
|
NEC, Birmingham, UK |
26–28 March |
|
The UK's largest outdoors show is back and is set to be bigger and better than 2009.
|
|
|
|
| APR |
Welsh Canoe and Kayak Show |
|
Cardiff, South Wales, UK |
24 April |
|
The show will bring together a significant amount of paddling organisations and retailers under one 1/2 hectare section of South Wales sky. Free demos all weekend
|
|
|
|
|
Surflines Demo Day |
|
North Wales, UK |
25 April |
|
Surf-Lines are hosting a free demo day in North Wales to come and try canoeing and kayaking.
|
|
|
|
| MAY |
Anglesey Sea Symposium |
|
North Wales, UK |
30th April
–3rd May |
|
Since 1983. A hugely popular sea kayaking symposium with classes, guest speakers and free demos from Dagger and Wilderness Systems.
|
|
|
|
|
National Go Paddling Week |
|
UK, Nationwide |
2–9 May |
|
Organised by Canoe England. Let's get as many people paddling as possible during this week. Events big or small for beginners to accomplished paddlers!
|
|
|
|
|
The Big Paddle |
|
Symonds Yat, South Wales, UK |
15–16 May |
|
A new and unique event to celebrate 30 years of Palm Equipment is taking place at the beautiful Symonds Yat this May. The non-profit event will be a wholly inclusive celebration of all things paddlesport, with the aim of bringing together people from all branches of paddling, and those new to the sport as well.
|
|
|
|
|
Jersey Sea Kayak Symposium |
|
JERSEY |
28–31 May |
|
These gatherings of paddlers from across Europe are eagerly anticipated and enjoyed by all that attend. It is an opportunity to meet with fellow paddlers, swap stories and learn something new about sea kayaking.
|
|
|
|
| JUNE |
Royal Bath and West Show |
|
Shepton Mallet, UK |
2–5 June |
|
The Royal Bath and West show delivers a unique mix of established traditional exhibits through to the latest energy technology and contemporary entertainment. And free kayaking taster sessions all weekend!
|
|
|
|
|
South of England Show |
|
Crawley, UK |
10–12 June |
|
The South of England Show attracts over 90,000 visitors from across Europe
|
|
|
|
|
Royal Highland Show |
|
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK |
24–27 June |
|
Scotland's annual four-day country and agriculture show.
|
|
|
|
| JULY |
Sjoa River Festival |
|
Sjoa, Norway |
12–18 July |
|
Simply one of the best white water kayaking events around! Including the infamous Ula Extreme race, a freestyle competition and clinics and trips for all levels.
|
|
|
|
|
Royal Welsh Show |
|
Builth Wells, Wales, UK |
19–22 July |
|
The Royal Welsh Show has become an important event in the Welsh calendar attracting some 230,000 people over the course of the four days
|
|
|
|
|
CLA Game Fair |
|
Warwickshire, UK |
23–25 July |
|
The CLA Game Fair is the world's biggest celebration of the countryside and country sports.
|
|
|
|
| AUGUST |
Outdoor Retailer |
|
USA |
2–6 August |
|
The world’s largest outdoor sports industry gathering, bringing retailers and media together with over 1000 brands in the business of producing and selling the active outdoor lifestyle.
|
|
|
|
| SEPTEMBER |
Kanumesse |
|
NUREMBURG |
2–4 Sept |
|
The International Canoe Trade Show; everything canoeing and kayaking under one roof. (Trade Only)
|
|
|
|
| OCTOBER |
SW Canoe Show |
|
EXETER |
2 Oct |
|
The South West's biggest free canoe and kayak show. Free demo boats and equipment all day
|
|
|
|
|
Dealer Preview Events
|
|
Palm HQ |
6–23 Oct |
|
SCA Paddle '10 |
|
Perth, Scotland |
23–24 Oct |
|
Scotland's anual canoe show; celebrating the true spirit of paddlesports in Scotland
|
|
|
|
| NOVEMBER |
Tyne Tour |
|
Hexham, UK |
6–7 Nov |
|
The Tyne Tour, formally the Mike Jones Rally, started as a recreational canoe touring event. It's now one of the biggest recreational kayaking events on the calandar.
|
|
|
|
| |
Emergency Services Show |
|
Stoneleigh |
24–25 Nov |
|
The Emergency Services Show provides access to the very latest technology, services and ideas to help best promote effective collaboration between emergency services and their partners.
|
|
|
|
| DECEMBER |
APWE |
|
Dartmoor, UK |
4–5 Dec |
|
Gene17 hosts an evening of presentations and films from this year crop of best kayaking adventures to share and inspire plans for 2011 and adventures near and far.
|
|
|
|
