2006 results

Mens Pro
1st - Matt Cook
2nd - Mikey Abbott
3rd - Allan Ellard
Mens Open
1st - Gordon Ross
2nd - Tim Burne
3rd - Giles Trussel
Womens
1st - Lynsey Evans
2nd - Mariann Saether
3rd - Jenny Grimes

Juniors
1st - Jonathon Noblett
2nd - Michael Houston
3rd - Paul McGinlay
Masters
1st - Martin Kingham
2nd - Paul Tompkins
3rd - Iain Williamson
OC1
1st - Jamie Burbeck
2nd - John Lowell
3rd - Dave Girling
C1
1st - Stu Morris
2nd - Jamie Burbeck
3rd - Tom Lill

Topo Duo
1st - Bob and Debs
2nd - Mark and Craig Williment

Mens Raft
Tim Vollum and the boys from Wales

Womens Raft
GB Ladies

Dave McCraw’s report
Dave McCraw’s pictures
Tom Crow’s pictures
Fiona Jarvie’s report and pictures
Mariann Saether’s report and pictures

Here are some of the comments made by paddlers.

Thanks for a truly awesome event! My first river festival like that and I certainly hope its not my last… It whips all the rodeo’s I’ve been to into the ground! - Tim Burne

Well guys what a kicken event i’m now hooked on Boater X races its a shame there aren’t more in the uk, you ever thought of making it a series, with more races around uk? - Jonny Noblett

Muzza & Team, Just to say thanks for another fun filled, well organised and entertaining weekend. Do we really have to wait another year to do it all again….? Cheers! - Claire Scott

2006 Festival

WOW!! What a weekend. I think it is safe to say that everyone had a good time, even the weather couldn’t dampen our spirits! Here are the Results

And here are some reports and pictures from some of the paddlers who attended
Dave McCraw’s report
Dave McCraw’s pictures
Tom Crow’s pictures
Fiona Jarvie’s report and pictures
Mariann Saether’s report and pictures

Results

Details on festival.

* boater X
* team slalom
* topo duo racing
* pro raft racing
* festival venue
* radio tay
* camping and accommodation
* festival sponsors
* bands and parties
* food and beer
* prizes

Sponsors 2005

Liquid Life would like to thank the Perth and Kinross Council on behalf of all our sponsors, competitors and spectators for providing us with the financial assistance that is necessary in putting together an event like this. We are very grateful for this sponsorship and are sure everyone involved feels the same.

Scottish Hydro Electric logo

We would also like to say a massive thank you to Scottish Hydro Electric for coming to the party and providing us with the water that we need to make this event happen. Without your help we would be left high and dry. Literally.

Also a huge thank you to the Perthshire Tourist Board for additional financial and marketing assistance.

Perthshire Tourist Board

Red Bull have also confirmed their involvement for the 2005 event which is fantastic. Their marquee will again be where the event registration and general headquarters will be based.

Red Bull

At this stage we would like to thank the following sponsors for their invaluable offer of prizes for this years boater X.

Craigdon Mountain Sports

Dewars World of Whisky

All our other sponsors from 2004 have indicated their willingness to remain involved with the Liquid Life Festival in 2005 and we look forward to continuing our involvement with them.

The areas available to all our sponsors for trade stands, branding and hospitality marquees will be increased.

We also invite any other organisations who wish to be involved to please contact us.

Splash Whitewater rafting will again be responsible for the logistical assistance and Active Focus Productions for the camera work.

Prizes 2005

First place in the mens event

* Entry to the Boater X event at the Powerade Outdoor Games in Switzerland, including flights, accommodation and meals!!
* Sunglasses by Vuarnet
* Whisky from Dewars
* Clothing by Silverthread

First place in the woman’s event

* Trip to Turkey with Water By Nature
* Sunglasses by Vuarnet
* Whisky from Dewars
* Clothing by Silverthread

First place in the masters event

* Three course dinner at Farleyer Restaurant
* Seaplane flight in Loch Lomond for one from Experience Ecosse
* Whisky from Dewars
* Sunglasses by Vuarnet
* Clothing by Silverthread

First place in the juniors event

* Raft guide course from Full On Adventure
* Sunglasses by Vuarnet
* Clothing by Silverthread

Prizes for place getters and spot prizes will include the following:

* Sandals and T-shirts from Teva
* Packs and flasks from Vango
* Ten days paddling for two from Kayak the Zambezi
* Dry top and neoprene paddling gear from Lomo
* BA, dry bags, paddle bags and throw bags from Nookie
* Clothing from Silverthread
* Assorted river gear from Palm
* Subscriptions to Kayak Session Magazine
* Hoodies from Surface Tension
* Vuarnet sunglasses
* Whisky from Dewars
* Mac 1 from Bliss Stick

Mac1 from Bliss Stick

* Paddles from Ty Warp
* Two nights accommodation for six at the Adventurer’s Escape in Weem
* One four day beginners kayak course (for family or friends) from the National Kayak School
* C1 Wheelboy from Drakkar

C1 Wheelboy from Drakkar

* Videos and DVD’s from Gene17
* Rash tops, kit bags, DVD’s and shorts from PeakUK
* Drybags from Carlisle, Stirling and Highland Canoes
* Helmet and paddle from Ainsworth
* H3 245 synchro 5 from Pyranha

H3 from Pyranha

* Kayak coaching from Full On Adventure
* Sphereing for two from Experience Ecosse
* Hoodies, T-shirts and shorts from Madyaker
* ‘L’Eau Vive books and jewellery from Deb Pinniger
* Jefe Kayak from Liquid Logic

Boater x 2005

The 2005 event will be exactly the same course as 2004, on the River Tummel below the Coronation Bridge. The start line will be 10m above the first small rapid after the bridge (sometimes known as horseshoe) and the finish line on Loch Faskally, approximately 10m below the 7metre double-drop waterfall. The total distance of the race is in the region of 500m.

The start will be conducted Americas Cup yachting style, with paddlers being informed 20 sec’s, 10 sec’s and 5 sec’s prior to the starting whistle, meaning a rolling start is possible. Any competitor over the line at the sounding of the start whistle of any heat/race will have to paddle into the first eddy on the right after the horseshoe and touch a penalty marker.

“Jostling” for position with paddles and/or boats is expected and accepted. However any intentional holding back of other paddlers by hand at any stage in the race will result in the paddler/paddlers responsible being disqualified.

There will be four categories in the 2005 event comprising of a maximum of 200 paddlers. The break down will be limited to 128 men, 32 women, 16 juniors and 16 masters. Entry will be on a first in first served basis and entry will be confirmed only upon receipt of entry fee.

There will be seeding in both the men’s and women’s classes based on the results from the 2004 boater X. The top 16 men will be seeded and the top 8 woman will be seeded. Should these paddlers not enter the 2005 event the seeding’s will not be replaced.

There will be a cup and a plate division in all categories so every entrant has at least two races.
Rules

False starts will result in the paddler/paddlers infringing having to touch a penalty marker in the designated eddy.

No intentional holding back of other paddlers. Offenders will be disqualified. “Jostling” for position with paddles and/or boats is expected and accepted.

Paddlers must be in their boats over the finish line. Swimming over the finish line will result in disqualification. If you are upside down over the finish line, a successful roll into the upright position must be executed. Failure to do so (i.e. swimming) will result in disqualification.

First over the line wins.

Boat size will be restricted to 2.50m

Bar and food 2005

Don’t go hungry!!

At the Festival this year there will be a range of delicious hot and cold food on sale to competitors and spectators throughout the weekend .

From hot breakfast rolls, homemade soup to yummy chili and chicken dishes as well as wholesome and ‘not so wholesome’ snacks . We will also be serving delicious Fair Trade Coffee as Aberfeldy is Scotland’s first Fair Trade Town and hope to source as much of the fresh produce from local farms and suppliers.

We plan to have a barbecue on the Friday evening when competitors arrive and we would find it really helpful if you could let us know who wants to eat on Friday by emailing Fayre and Square

Look forward to keeping your tummies full!!

Don’t go thirsty!!

There will also be a bar at the event so you will not go thirsty. We will be open from 5pm on the Friday so when you come to register you can cool off with a pint of beer from the tap , or rev up with a vodka and Red Bull!

Cheers!!

After party 2005

This year the after event function will be held in the Aberfeldy Town Hall. This venue has the capability to hold 400 people so we can give it a proper thrash!

Entry to the boater X party on Sunday 28th for the competitors is included with your entry fee and additional tickets are available at £10 per head.

There will be live music and we have secured the services of the Jimi McRae Band who rocked the Castle Menzies last year when they were absolutely fantastic!!

So bring your partners, dancing boots, kilts and good energies and prepare for a fantastic night.

2005 results

Mens Cup
First - Gavin Winsborrow
Second - Thom Brown
Third - Cammy Allan
Mens Plate
First - John Beers
Second - George Spittal
Third - Richard Brakley
Womens Cup
First - Bridget Thomas
Second - Rosie Cripps
Third - Jude Girling
Womens Plate
First - Meg Spittal
Second - Jo Taylor
Third - Rosie Law
Masters
First - Bob Campbell
Second - Charlie Speedie
Third - Iain Williamson
C1
First - Lawrence Harris
Second - Tom Lill
Juniors
First - Tim Aldridge
Second - Ian Letton
Third - Jennifer Alder

Full report will follow shortly

Feedback 2004

We have had an overwhelming amount of feedback from everyone and so far it has been all good and constructive. Everyone has been unanimous in enjoying the course and everyone is keen to give it another crack next year. Fantastic!!

The early start was unavoidable and we found it just as hard as the competitors, but things like drinking water, music, more river water, better safety and a clearer finish line will definitely be addressed.

If you have anything to add, let us know.

Here are a few of your comments.
Hey! Thanks for the great weekend and for all your hard work! Was really fab! Here’s to the same again next year (or on the Morriston!!!) - Liz Turner

* The party was excellent the band ROCKED. I thoroughly enjoyed the event and will be back for the next one. Keep up the good work! - Stephen
* it was all in all a wicked weekend
a perfect mix of people, partying and paddling
thanks and
take care
jenny
* thanks again to you and all the other people who were involved in arranging
the competition at the weekend your hard work was much appreciated. I had an
amazing time and the only draw back now, is facing the anticlimax which work
has now become - Euan
* That event was wicked, I reckon that was the kick up the arse Scottish paddling needed…….The shuttle bus was awesome as it saved a lot of hassles in the early morning as did sorting out kit the night before…..Parties were both awesome, but for obvious different reasons - Fraggle
* You organised a blinder and apart from the lack of some staggerable camping at the party this event was great. - David Niven.
* What a fantastic event! well done on organising a brilliant Scottish paddling weekend…and thanks for getting me back into my paddling again. I had a fab day - Karen Thomas.

Paintball 2004

Perthshire Paintball is a rapidly expanding company who are delighted to be supporting the Liquid Life Festival.

We look forward to providing a complementary land based activity at the main event arena by offering short trial game sessions to introduce paintballing to anyone who wishes to try this activity.

PaintballIf you’re attending on September 11th and looking for further exciting challenges during your adrenalin packed day, then this is the game for you.

We are offering a session of paintball tag at the venue and will be providing free of charge gas operated semi automatic paintball guns, unlimited gas, and safety kit including combat overalls & goggles. We will be charging a mere £3.00 for every 100 paintball’s you shoot.

Perthshire Paintball prides itself in providing excellent action packed games that offer a great day out. Currently we are operating from six sites within Perthshire for paintballing giving a variety of game scenarios and environments for you to play in.

We can’t guarantee that you’ll get a medal but you’ll certainly be decorated!

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