Tuesday, 29 March 2011

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

Monday, 14 March 2011

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
1st Ann Stone, 3rd Katie Acton
Boys 8 -10
1st Joel Thomas
Boys 11-13
1st Pete Dawson, 2nd James Mabon, 3rd Ed Mabon
Girls 11-13
2nd Faith Walters
Boys 14-16
1st Luke Dawson
The finals are held on June 25th 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