Every year in Scotland, the SCA (http://canoescotland.org) organises a weekend long paddling festival, the Wet West Paddle Fest. There are 2 dam releases on different rivers scheduled, evening socials, films and talks and a big raffle. All the funds go to maintaining river access in Scotland.

This was really the first time I had been back in the boat since subluxing my shoulder on the Moneydrop in Norway, so I was taking it relatively easy and not going out of my comfort zone. I did manage to get on some quality whitewater though!
A big part of the festival is seeing all the paddlers from Scotland, England and Wales (and some further flung destinations). Our sport is truely great at bringing lots of people together.
I was even lucky enough to pick up a raffle prize. £540 worth of coaching at Glenmore Lodge! I guess I need all the coaching I can get after breaking myself in Norway…

Thanks to Dr. Peter Murray for photos and Julia Kraut and Cameron Reid for videos!