B. Stortford Winter Series marathon

B.Stortford WS
Date: 3 November 2019

Schedule:
10:00 - Check-in opens
11:00 - Check-in closes
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
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 entries: If you are part of a club team, your Team Leader will place your entry. Registered Team Leaders and Independent paddlers should send race entries to Secretary@FlatwaterRacing.org.uk by 12 noon Saturday. To register as a Team Leader or Independent paddler for the current series, see the WS Registration page.
Race Organiser: Ant Wright WinterSeries@StortfordCanoe.org.uk
Safety Notes:
All participants must be aware that canoeing and kayaking is by its nature an unpredictable sport and therefore inherently involves an element of risk.
Safety Officer - Dave Cayford
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.