Liffey Descent Rescue - Sluice

Eoghan · October 03, 2011, 09:41:45

Party Feature!!

what time do we have to be there?

Christopher Newman · October 03, 2011, 12:05:03

Hey can I do it or is it too late?? I got my own boat and gear and rescue equipment

Cathy · October 03, 2011, 16:39:31

Quote from: Maryanne on October 02, 2011, 19:19:14
That's a round dozen so!

- me
- Bill Corbett
- Mark Ahern
- Nuala McAuley
- Eoghan O'Riordan
- Steve Fahy
- Steve Fahy's friend
- Karen Vejsbjerg
- Cathy Davis
- Hugh Verling
- Cormac Brady
- Micheál O'Brien
- Matt Enright

Hmm, I don't remember signing up for this?? Think you got the wrong Cathy there Maryanne.

Although I might be in Leixlip that day so might pop down for a little bit to watch.

Maryanne · October 03, 2011, 18:16:40

Quote from: Cathy on October 03, 2011, 16:39:31
Quote from: Maryanne on October 02, 2011, 19:19:14
That's a round dozen so!

- me
- Bill Corbett
- Mark Ahern
- Nuala McAuley
- Eoghan O'Riordan
- Steve Fahy
- Steve Fahy's friend
- Karen Vejsbjerg
- Cathy Davis
- Hugh Verling
- Cormac Brady
- Micheál O'Brien
- Matt Enright

Hmm, I don't remember signing up for this?? Think you got the wrong Cathy there Maryanne. Although I might be in Leixlip that day so might pop down for a little bit to watch.

Oops! My bad! I'll PM Cathy Sheridan so

Karen · October 03, 2011, 18:35:17

YeaY! Sluice party! Fun fun fun

DervM · October 04, 2011, 15:41:54

Nu said I might be able to get in on bank rescue there, Maryanne?

Maryanne · October 04, 2011, 16:15:28

Yeah, I'd say so, just waiting on an email from Benny explaining what the craic is! Dunno if I was supposed to get people for just sluice, or for the chicken chute as well, probably both, so probably yes!

rog · October 05, 2011, 20:03:41

Hey, I have people for rescue at leixlip but no drivers. Is there any1 who could give jer simon and i lifts from boathouse to leixlip?

Maryanne · October 05, 2011, 20:12:03

Quote from: rog on October 05, 2011, 20:03:41
Hey, I have people for rescue at leixlip but no drivers. Is there any1 who could give jer simon and i lifts from boathouse to leixlip?

Lol, 10-12/13 of my people are drivers.

So I need every one of them.
Go away.

I'm not sure what I'm doing on Saturday morning yet, a certain Niall Bouchier needs a lift to the starting line...
Are people happy to meet at the boathouse in general? Cos then there'd be plenty of cars and stuff, we could divide up and go from there. Hugh Verling has a van, but no gear in the boathouse. Hmm. Logistics.

M1XR · October 05, 2011, 20:16:47

happy to do that, wont have vehicle this weekend

Karen · October 06, 2011, 19:27:57

I was going to take Nuala and Matt so am pretty full plus boats. And Bill? Does Bill need a lift with me? I should get on that...

Nuala · October 06, 2011, 23:22:01

You asked him last night. He said yes.

Maryanne · October 07, 2011, 11:26:21

Got the email from Benny! Rescue is needed at sluice from 13:00-16:00

Final Liffey Notice

1   The bib collection will be at Salmon Leap Canoe Club (Leixlip Lake) from 5.00 pm to 9.00 pm on Friday 7th of Oct. T shirts, goodie bags, boat number can be collected there. Paddlers travelling long distances can collect bibs on Saturday morning at Staffan carpark (info centre).Wrist bands will be issued as meal tickets, please place on your wrist and exchange at the race finish for your free meal.

2   There will be boat checking in SLCC carpark on the Friday night to ease the pressure on Sat morning boat checking (as per previous years). Boats must have adequate buoyancy, rigid foam air bags etc. A sticker will be put on the boats once checked and passed

3   A Bus will be available before the start of the race leaving Trinity boathouse (the finish) at 10 am to arrive at the race start by 11 am. A bus will also be available after the race to bring paddler back to the start to collect cars leaving Trinity boathouse at 5 pm. It is important that paddlers book a place on the bus by Friday night at bib collection, the service is Free, but must be booked beforehand and a ticket received.

4   Paddlers must only park in the grass field opposite the Trinity boathouse, they must NOT park in the paved carpark adjacent to the Trinity boathouse (it is a condition of the use of the park by the OPW for public use, not associated with the Liffey Descent). Parking on the approach road to the War memorial park and Trinity boathouse in not permitted, the Gardai have indicated canoeists cars may be clamped if parked on the approach road.

5   The jungle has been trimmed and all obstacles removed however all paddlers are advised to proceed with caution through the jungle and take extreme care in overtaking. All paddlers are obliged to render assistance to distressed/swimming paddlers, failure to do so will result in sanctions being applied.

6   Boats must allow enough time to paddle up to the start line before the first start at 12.30. Paddlers are reminded that in strong flows this can take more than 30 minutes. Canadians and GPs must get on the water before 12 to allow enough time to reach the start.

7   The carpark for the start of the race is the new Smurfit Course carpark (as per 2010) which is on the Kill side (south bank) of Straffan. At the race start, cars parking and staying, should park on the left hand side, while cars dropping and going should stop on the right hand side of the Straffan car park.

8   Should you withdraw from the race at any point it is essential you inform the rescuers at the nearest weir to notify the timing station at the finish line so as rescuers are not sent out looking for missing paddlers.

9   As the race is later in the year than normal and daylight will fade sooner (6.30 pm), canoes that have not reached the portage by 3.30 pm will be required to withdraw from the race. Boats not reaching Wrens nest weir by 4.30 will also be required to withdraw from the race for safety reasons.

10   The race start sequence is
1   All racing K 2 classes
2   All racing single classes (K1, WW racer, junior senior, women and Masters
3   All T2s
4   GPs Mens Senior
5   All remaining GP, Veteran, Junior & Women
6   All Canadian (C1, C2, C3)

11   Race packs numbers and bibs will be issued at 4 separate desks on Friday
Desk 1 Desk 2 Desk 3 Desk 4 Desk 5
All racing classes (K1 K2 WW racer junior, senior, masters etc) All Canadian All GP All T2
All queries, late entries, bus tickets etc

12   There will be tea and coffee for sale at the start for a nominal fee, all proceeds are going to the slalom committee to support their fundraising efforts, please feel free to support them and benefit from a pre race coffee & cake

13   The Marathon committee will be selling raffle tickets to support the National team travelling to Singapore to the World Championships in October. There is over 1,500 euros work of prizes which will be raffled at the Post Race party.

14   The post race party will be in the Church bar (by Jervis street shopping centre) starting at 8 pm, entry & finger food is included in your race entry. Friends and family of canoeists welcome. The basement is booked for the party (with 2 bands (Inside Out) and a DJ playing) while upstairs the music will be a little more chilled – so something to cater for everyone.

Best of Luck Liffey Descent Committee 2011

Gareth · October 07, 2011, 12:55:02

Quote from: Maryanne on October 07, 2011, 11:26:21

2 There will be boat checking in SLCC carpark on the Friday night to ease the pressure on Sat morning boat checking (as per previous years). Boats must have adequate buoyancy, rigid foam air bags etc. A sticker will be put on the boats once checked and passed

Rigid foam air bags ??, I have two of the green air bags same as the one in the boat house is that all right or do i have to get other ones

Matt · October 07, 2011, 13:02:04

I think it's meant to say: rigid foam, air bags etc.