GBSUP Flat Water Race 1 at the Cardiff International White-Water Festival

(Event registration will go live at 12 noon on 1st January 2021)

There will be lots of cool and exciting stuff going on, so why not come down to CIWW and embrace the feel-good atmosphere with us! Entry is free of charge and the doors are open from 9am to 6pm, so feel free to come along any time during those hours. Or even better, make a day of it!

Race and Challenge Tour:

10km Race
Classes (14’0″, 12’6″, N1SCO, Unlimited and Prone)

6km Challenge
(Any Board Class fun challenge – you have 4 hours to complete the challenge)

This is a great way to join the event and complete the distance without the pressure of racing.

We will also be having the same style fun sprints as last year to get you warmed up in the morning!

Registration opens from 09:30
Fun sprints briefing 09:45
Fun sprints for all ages 10:00 – 12:00
Distance Race & Challenge Registration Closes 12:00
Safety Briefing: 12:30
Distance Race & Challenge Start 13:00
Band and DJs from 15:00
Prize giving 16:00 – 17:00

Cafe bar and Barbecue:

Both warm and cold snacks will be available from our on-site cafe bar throughout the duration of the White-Water Fest. Or if you would just like a cup of coffee and a piece of cake, we can cater for that too! The cafe bar boasts a conveniently positioned balcony, making it the ideal spot for you to watch the events unfold.

Trade stands:

Is there something in particular that you are looking for? We have teamed up with some of White-Water Rafting’s leading brands to bring you great products and deals. All of the people manning the trade stands will be more than happy to give you advice and recommend products that are suited to your needs.

Indoor surfing:

Whether you are an experienced surfer, a newbie surfer, or just want to get a taste of the great sport, you will love our state of the art Indoor Surfing facility. To ensure that you are practising the right technique, and to protect your safety, you will be placed under the watchful eye of our friendly professionals who will provide you with expert hints and tips. Please note: to surf you will need to book your session in advance, prices start from £22.50.

Competitions and races:

GBSUP National Series, Welsh Open Boater Cross and Freestyle Events.

To top it off it’s a Bank holiday weekend and this venue is only 25 minutes away from a surf break.

There is paddling until 6 pm each day, with the pumps on a range of flows throughout the weekend from 9am.

If you have any more questions regarding the White-Water Fest at CIWW, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!