B. Stortford Winter Series marathon

Date: 4 November 2018

Schedule:
10:00 - Check-in opens
11:30 - Race Briefing
12:00 - Start
15:00 - Prize-giving

Distances:
Group 1 (classes 6-9)  -  7 miles  -  6 portages
Group 2 (classes 2-5)  -  5 miles  -  3 portages
Group 3 (classes 1, blue, red, GP, yellow)  -  3 miles  -  1 portage

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Course map:

Course Records:
The present courses have been in use since 2006 - download the list of course records.

Portaging:
When portaging, paddlers in the u14s/u12s classes (Blue/Red/Yellow) must get out at the main landing stage & not enter Southmill Lock.
As stated in the Winter Series Rules, paddlers may receive assistance at portages if they need it (typically u14s/u12s, and Paddle-Ability paddlers), but

• helpers must walk only, carrying only the rear end of the boat
• assisted competitors must give way to unassisted competitors
• parents/supporters must not crowd the portage or enable their paddlers to queue-jump
• helpers must use safe lifting & handling techniques - involvement is at your own risk

Team Leaders who have queries about assistance with regard to particular team members should speak to the Race Organiser about it in advance.

Race Organiser: Danny Beazley bsfWSRO@FlatwaterRacing.org.uk

Safety Notes:
Safety Officer - Dave Cayford

• Risk Assessment - to follow
  
• Safety Plan  - to follow
  

Location:
Bishops Stortford CC clubhouse, Styleman’s Lane, Hallingbury Road (A1060) near CM22 7QJ.
For directions please see  www.StortfordCanoe.org.uk/find-us.html

The car park next to the clubhouse will be reserved for disabled visitors and those towing trailers. Everyone else should be able to park on the large field immediately adjacent. If weather conditions make it necessary, marshals will direct cars to an alternative car park at Twyford Lock (Pig Lane).

General:
Please make sure that you have also read rules, safety notes and booking in instructions on the main Winter Series page.