There was a possibility to get tickets on the gate.. if you had cash, as the payment machines wouldn't work. I've booked next years ticket already, so you can do that now, and plan for next year. It was quite low key this year, but I was happy, as I didn't have to book the canoeing hours ahead, I just walked up paid, and I was paddling within minutes. I got three sessions in this year, normally its so popular I struggle to get one session in!. My j stroke has improved a bit, and it was nice to get the practice in. A great weekend, despite trying to bbq my finger and thumb on my left hand, and needing the medic!