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This page contains personal recollections
of trips and tips if you are to go:
Cardiff International
White Water Centre (CIWW)
Colin checked out the
CIWW
in April 2010:
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It helps to take a spare paddle. I
lost mine for a long time before it reappeared (safe
& sound), so it is worth taking a spare paddle. It
is apparently unusual to lose a paddle they normally
just float off down the course if you let go.
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It is better to loosen up before
attempting the course; you can spend some time in the wave/eddies at the bottom to get your feel. If
it's your first time, you should not attempt
the whole thing at once - instead they do not mind
you starting part way round and building up to it -
but it is not obvious that you can do this.
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You need parental consent forms
signed if you are under 18 - so go with a parent.
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The conveyor belt is very cool if you
can do the whole run...
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You can get good swimming practice!
But don't worry you will be in good company as there
a lot of swimmers.
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In terms of difficulty, recent 3*
paddlers can get round about one in five times (e.g.
me, Chris, Katrina) initially. More experienced
paddlers can get round every time (e.g. Ben, Nick,
Phil).
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