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Avon Descent weirs


Avon_Descent_weir3_Luddington.jpg

This album contains the scans of the weir information which will be displayed at the start of the Avon Descent race. They are guidelines only, as the actual weir conditions will vary depending on the water level and other factors.

7 files, last one added on Aug 24, 2010

Miscellany


1971_canal_basin_rescaled.jpg

2 files, last one added on Oct 16, 2007

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Random files - Information
Avon_Descent_Finish_Bidford_on_Avon.jpg
Avon Descent Finish (10.25 miles)122 viewsFinish though the left-hand bridge arch. Keep close to the left-hand bank. A buoy marks the finish line.
Avon_Descent_weir4_Welford.jpg
Weir 4 - Welford (6.75 miles)187 viewsIf portaging, follow signs into the lock cut on the right or in low water portage on the slope on the right of the weir face.

NOTE DANGER - the main current flows onto fallen trees. Keep to the left after you have shot this weir.
1971_canal_basin_rescaled.jpg
Canoe polo in the Basin, in 1971!36 views
Avon_Descent_weir6_Barton.jpg
Weir 6 - Barton (9.5 miles)181 viewsIf portaging, follow signs into the lock cut on the right and portage on the right.

The weir is on the left of the lock island. The shoot is on the left of centre, depending on water levels.
Avon_Descent_weir2_Stratford.jpg
Weir 2 - Stratford (1.6 miles)218 viewsIf portaging, go into the lock cut on the left and portage on the left.

If shooting, go to the right of the lock and shoot the weir in the centre.
Avon_Descent_weir1_Stratford.jpg
Weir 1 - Stratford (1.25 miles)225 viewsIf portaging, go the the left of the lock and use footpath - BEWARE of pedestrians.

If shooting, go to the right of the lock and under the left of the cable boom.
Shoot the second weir on the left, BEFORE the sluice gate. There are submerged rocks at the bottom of the first stepped weir.
Canal_Basin_awaiting_redevelopment_rescaled.jpg
Canal Basin awaiting redevelopment25 viewsSpot the difference!
Avon_Descent_weir3_Luddington.jpg
Weir 3 - Luddington (4 miles)3 viewsIf portaging follow signs into the lock cut on the right and portage on the left of
the lock cut. Beware of Barrier across RHS of weir - KEEP AWAY.
DO NOT SHOOT this weir unless you have inspected it closely at the current
water levels. It is VERY ROCKY at low / medium levels. ONLY Shoot in high
water. Possible shoot on the Far left before get to island. Danger of pinning. VERY rocky all the way down.

Last additions - Information
Avon_Descent_weir3_Luddington.jpg
Weir 3 - Luddington (4 miles)3 viewsIf portaging follow signs into the lock cut on the right and portage on the left of
the lock cut. Beware of Barrier across RHS of weir - KEEP AWAY.
DO NOT SHOOT this weir unless you have inspected it closely at the current
water levels. It is VERY ROCKY at low / medium levels. ONLY Shoot in high
water. Possible shoot on the Far left before get to island. Danger of pinning. VERY rocky all the way down.
Aug 24, 2010
1971_canal_basin_rescaled.jpg
Canoe polo in the Basin, in 1971!36 viewsOct 16, 2007
Canal_Basin_awaiting_redevelopment_rescaled.jpg
Canal Basin awaiting redevelopment25 viewsSpot the difference!Oct 16, 2007
Avon_Descent_weir5_Bidford_Grange.jpg
Weir 5 - Bidford Grange (8.75 miles)162 viewsIf portaging, follow signs into the lock cut on the left and portage on the left.

The weir is on the right of the lock island. The shoot is on the centre or far right.
Sep 03, 2007
Avon_Descent_weir6_Barton.jpg
Weir 6 - Barton (9.5 miles)181 viewsIf portaging, follow signs into the lock cut on the right and portage on the right.

The weir is on the left of the lock island. The shoot is on the left of centre, depending on water levels.
Sep 03, 2007
Avon_Descent_weir4_Welford.jpg
Weir 4 - Welford (6.75 miles)187 viewsIf portaging, follow signs into the lock cut on the right or in low water portage on the slope on the right of the weir face.

NOTE DANGER - the main current flows onto fallen trees. Keep to the left after you have shot this weir.
Sep 03, 2007
Avon_Descent_weir1_Stratford.jpg
Weir 1 - Stratford (1.25 miles)225 viewsIf portaging, go the the left of the lock and use footpath - BEWARE of pedestrians.

If shooting, go to the right of the lock and under the left of the cable boom.
Shoot the second weir on the left, BEFORE the sluice gate. There are submerged rocks at the bottom of the first stepped weir.
Sep 03, 2007
Avon_Descent_Finish_Bidford_on_Avon.jpg
Avon Descent Finish (10.25 miles)122 viewsFinish though the left-hand bridge arch. Keep close to the left-hand bank. A buoy marks the finish line.Sep 03, 2007