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WATERSIDE SERIES  - INFORMATION

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Distances & Portages | Classes | Teams | Prizes | Entries | General Race Information
Race A | Race B | Race C | Race D

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Distances & Portages

Race A Great Bedwyn to Newbury 13½ miles including 21 portages

Race B Newbury to Aldermaston & back 17½ miles including 19 portages

Race C Pewsey to Newbury 23 miles including 35 portages

Race D Devizes to Newbury 34 miles including 35 portages

The Series result is based on the total time taken for ALL FOUR races. Any crew finishing all four races is automatically eligible for the Series awards. In the case of K2 and C2 paddlers, you must have had the same partner for the whole series.

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CLASSES.

Juniors must be aged under 19 on 1st January 2007.

Veterans must be aged over 35 on 1st January 2007.

K1 Veteran Masters must be aged over 50 on 1st January 2007.

A crew qualifies for the Junior/Veteran class if one crew member is a Veteran, and the other is a Junior.

Within the above restrictions, crews may choose which class to enter. For instance, a K2 crew who are both ladies under the age of 19, have the choice of entering K2 Junior or K2 Ladies.

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TEAMS.

A Junior Team comprises of between 3 and 8 paddlers, with at least 3 boats, from any class, provided that all paddlers are under 19.

A Senior Team comprises of between 3 and 8 paddlers, with at least 3 boats, from any class. A Senior Team may include one or more junior crews.

The Team time is calculated by adding up the times of the fastest three boats at each race.

The members of the Team must be nominated before the start of the Series, after which no changes to the membership of the Team will be allowed. Crew pairings, within the nominated team members, may change and K1s can race instead of K2s. In each race 3 boats, paddled by nominated team members must finish to qualify for the team event.

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PRIZES.

The following prizes will be awarded at each race :-

In each of the above classes 1st

2nd (provided there are at least 5 starters in the class)

3rd (provided there are at least 10 starters in the class)

The following prizes will be awarded at the end of the Series :-

In each of the above classes 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Senior Team 1st

Junior Team 1st

Services Trophy 1st - the fastest crew representing a Uniformed Service (regardless of class)

Keith Donkin Cup 1^st K1 Veteran Master (over 50 on 1^st January 2004)

Junior Ladies K2 Trophy, 1^st presented by Kimbolton School

John Baggs Trophy, 1st the fastest Junior C2 presented by Bedford School

Schools Team Trophy 1^st the fastest junior team representing a school. presented by the Schools Canoeing Association

Lyn Mclaren Trophy - fastest Junior Mixed K2

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ENTRIES.

Senior: Pre-entries £7.00 per seat per race, or £24.00 per seat for the series. Late entries: Additional £2.00 per seat per race.

Junior: Pre-entries £6.00 per seat per race, or £20.00 per seat for the series. Late entries: Additional £2.00 per seat per race.

Advance entries must be received by the Friday prior to the race.

Personal Comprehensive Membership of the BCU, or approved National Association is compulsory for every paddler. Proof of membership must be provided before a crew will be allowed to start. BCU membership (including Day Tickets at £3) may be arranged at Race Control before the start of each race.

IF YOU CANNOT PROVIDE PROOF OF BCU MEMBERSHIP YOU WILL HAVE TO BUY A DAY TICKET ON RACE DAY (THE COST OF DAY TICKETS, £3, IS NOT REFUNDABLE).

Entries including a cheque payable to Newbury Canoe Club, and a photocopy of current B.C.U. Membership Card(s), clearly showing name, number and date, should be sent to :-

James Treadgold, Anderby, Gore End, Newbury, RG20 0PH

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GENERAL RACE INFORMATION.

All races finish at the Waterside Centre in Newbury, where changing facilities and showers are available. All competitors will receive a free lunch when they return their race number at the finish.

You may choose your own start time within the time limits given below, but it is your responsibility to ensure that you complete the course before the Finish Control is closed. Any competitor who starts or finishes after the stated times will not qualify for any award.

All crews must check in to Race Control before the start of each race to obtain their race number. Race numbers are re-allocated for each race, please return your number after the race, and collect a new one before the next race.

Due to the very high number of late entries, you are recommended to allow 1 hour before your intended start time for checking in.

Numbers must be mounted vertically on the boat; suitable mounting brackets can be purchased from Race Control, if required.

If you should have to retire from any race, please make every effort to inform a race official, or telephone 01635 44504 (this number is available on race days only).

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RACE A.

Start: Great Bedwyn 10.00 to 11.30 Finish: Newbury 11.30 to 14.00 Race Control will be open from 09.00 until 11.15.

Distance: 13½ miles 21 portages

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RACE B.

Start: Newbury 10.00 to 11.45 Finish: Newbury 12.00 to 14.30 Race Control will be open from 09.00 to 11.30.

Distance: 17½ miles 19 portages

The turning point is to the west of the A340 road bridge near Aldermaston Wharf.

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RACE C.

Start: Pewsey Wharf 09.00 to 11.00 Finish: Newbury 12.00 to 14.30 Race Control will be open from 08.00 to 10.45.

Distance: 23 miles 35 portages

There is no car parking at Pewsey Wharf, please park opposite at St Francis school where parking has been arranged.

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RACE D.

Start: Devizes 07.00 to 08.30 Finish: Newbury 12.30 to 14.30 Race Control will be open from 06.00 to 08.15.

Distance: 34 miles 35 portages

PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY START TIME FOR THIS RACE. IT IS ESSENTIAL TO START EARLY IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT YOU FINISH IN TIME.

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This event is held on the Kennet & Avon Canal by kind permission of British Waterways.

Distances & Portages | Classes | Teams | Prizes | Entries | General Race Information
Race A | Race B | Race C | Race D  

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