Its been a while

It has been a busy few months and blogging hasn't been happening. We are trying to get back on track and let you guys know what has been happening.

We are currently building a new bouldering wall which we hope the first stage will be finished just after christmas. Once finished it will give in effect 3 bouldering rooms in the centre. One of which will be a training room. The new training board is a monster!!!

What else has been happening? After Christmas we will be reinstating the Rock and Rapid Shop back to South Molton. We are busy at the minute adding new products to the online store and getting things ready.

Please check out the website www.rockandrapid.co.uk 

We are also going to start fitness sessions at the centre after christmas. Circuit Training, Yoga and Boxercise. If anyone is interested please speak to the staff when you are next in, or tell your non climber friends about it.

Thats enough for now, but we will be blogging more in the near future, so please keep coming back and having a look!!

Team Rock and Rapid

Well Done to Sam - Letters after your name

This weekend our very own Sam Holden became one of the youngest holders of the CWA award. The reason for this was he sat the assessment two days after his 18th Birthday. Not only did he pass, but he passed with flying colours. Well done Sam for passing and not going out drinking the night before!!

If anyone is looking to do a CWA or SPA course then let us know in the centre and we can sort one out for you.

Please check out the MLTE for more information on the available awards.

www.mlte.org

Busy Bank Holiday Weekend

This weekend has been a busy one, with climbing, coasteering and surfing groups all going out. Coasteering has really seen a boom within Rock and Rapid Adventures this year, long may it continue as we love getting out of the wall every now and again and jumping off the Rocks!!

As we say - 'The most fun you can have wearing neoprene'!!

Check out our new coasteering video with is on YouTube

We have still got coasteering trips going out until October, so why not give the centre a call if you are interested.

We are going to write more facebook posts, tweets and blogs in the coming months to keep you informed of what is happening. Also let you know what climbs we have done, what trips we have been on and what kit we are using and wearing. We are also going to keep you up to date on what is happening in the Outdoor Industry.

See you all soon.

Rock and Rapid Now Stock FatYak Sit on top Kayaks.

If you would like to try these out, we do now have a hire stock and more coming. Speak to one of the staff when you are next down.

The Fatyak sit on top kayaks are manufactured in Williton Somerset in the UK by Ocean mouldings and provide an easy and affordable entry into the world of kayaking & paddling. They are very stable, easy to paddle and great fun for you, the children and the whole family. Because they're sit on top kayaks, it means that if the very worst happens and you capsize, it's not a problem because you won't get stuck and you can climb straight back on.

The Fatyak kayak is fun to paddle and suitable for all abilities, take it out on the sea and surf the waves, explore the coastline or go for a paddle on the local river.

The Fatyak kayak paddles in a straight line easily due to a combination of hull tracking channels and a built-in skeg. Adventurous paddlers will appreciate the Fatyak kayaks hull shape when playing and surfing in the waves.
The Fatyak kayak is comfortable to paddle with moulded seat area and plenty of legroom.

The Fatyak kayak is a one piece rotationally moulded kayak, no seams no joints and is manufactured using high grade high density UV stabilised polyethylene. It has moulded in padeye fixings giving unsurpassed leak protection. All Fatyak kayaks are manufactured in accordance to BS7852 in Somerset England.

Testimonial“Fatyaks are the perfect sit-on-top kayaks for your club or activity centre. Suitable for all abilities, stable for beginners whilst retaining a high level of manoeuvrability making them excellent fun for all in the surf.”

Dave Jackson (BCU Level 4 OC Coach, BCU Level 3 Kayak Coach)
Chairman of Exmoor canoe club

HRF 4 Official Dates Release

The Hard Rock Festival will be taking place on June 10th - 12th 2011 at the Rock & Rapid Adventure Centre. This will be our biggest festival yet with top named climbers attending, as well as some of the biggest kit provides, with their trade stands. Keep an eye on the BLOG for the climbers and guests to attend.

North Devon Youth Climbers Reach New Heights

Over the past two months Climbers from the Southwest have been battling it out through 3 rounds of tough competition, in the British Regional climbing championships. Rounds took place at South Molton, Bristol and Tavistock.

Climbers from the Rock and Rapid Adventure Centre in South Molton climbed their hearts out.

There were 18 places up for grabs to represent the South West in June, the Rock and Rapid Youth Team won 8 of them.

(Back – L-R Sam Holden, Neil Empringham – Rock and Rapid Assistant Manager, Mike Edwards, Middle -  Faith Walters, Joel Thomas, Rosie Walters, James Mabon, Luke Dawson, Front - Peter Dawson, Ed Mabon)

Climbers competed in boys and girls categories 8-10, 11-13 & 14-16.

Girls 8-10

1^st Ann Stone, 3^rd Katie Acton

Boys 8 -10

1^st Joel Thomas

Boys 11-13

1^st Pete Dawson, 2^nd James Mabon, 3^rd Ed Mabon

Girls 11-13

2^nd Faith Walters

Boys 14-16

1^st Luke Dawson

The finals are held on June 25^th in Wolverhampton. The climbers will now be competing for both their region and individual success.

The climbers train at the Rock and Rapid Adventure centre during the youth club sessions on Wednesday evenings and Saturday and Sunday Mornings. Anyone interested in giving climbing a go should contact the centre on 0333 600 6001. www.rockandrapidadventures.co.uk