Chelmsford Winter Series marathon
Date: 22 January 2023
Due to river conditions it has been necessary to POSTPONE this race to a new date of 22 January.
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Please note that there will be two different start times:
11:00 for classes on the short course (Group 3 - classes 1, blue, red, GP & yellow)
12:00 for classes on the middle/long courses (Group 1&2 - classes 2-9).
Team leaders should pre-notify the FRA Secretary of all paddlers in Group 1 & 2 who will be paying during the 11:00-11:30 check-in window, either by advance email with the entry or before 10:30 on the day.
Schedule:
09:00 - Check-in opens
10:30 - Deadline for check-in for Group 3
10:30 - Race Briefing for Group 3
11:00 - Start for Group 3
11:30 - Check-in closes for Groups 1 & 2 (payment only - no new entries or changes)
11:30 - Race Briefing for Groups 1 & 2
12:00 - Start for Groups 1 & 2
14:00 - Prizegiving
Distances:
Group 1 (classes 6, 7, 8, 9) - 8 miles - 0 portages
Group 2 (classes 2, 3, 4, 5) - 5 miles - 0 portages
Group 3 (classes 1, blue, red, GP, yellow) - 3 miles - 0 portages
Due to river conditions it has been necessary to POSTPONE this race to a new date of 22 January.
(To be kept informed of future changes to this or other races in the series, please sign up for our mailing list.)
Please note that there will be two different start times:
11:00 for classes on the short course (Group 3 - classes 1, blue, red, GP & yellow)
12:00 for classes on the middle/long courses (Group 1&2 - classes 2-9).
Team leaders should pre-notify the FRA Secretary of all paddlers in Group 1 & 2 who will be paying during the 11:00-11:30 check-in window, either by advance email with the entry or before 10:30 on the day.
Schedule:
09:00 - Check-in opens
10:30 - Deadline for check-in for Group 3
10:30 - Race Briefing for Group 3
11:00 - Start for Group 3
11:30 - Check-in closes for Groups 1 & 2 (payment only - no new entries or changes)
11:30 - Race Briefing for Groups 1 & 2
12:00 - Start for Groups 1 & 2
14:00 - Prizegiving
Distances:
Group 1 (classes 6, 7, 8, 9) - 8 miles - 0 portages
Group 2 (classes 2, 3, 4, 5) - 5 miles - 0 portages
Group 3 (classes 1, blue, red, GP, yellow) - 3 miles - 0 portages
Courses:
The race will be run above the Automatic Weir – Confluence through the town to the black pedestrian bridge in Admirals Park & back, depending upon class 1 loop, 2 loop or 3 loops. There will be no portages.
The race will be run above the Automatic Weir – Confluence through the town to the black pedestrian bridge in Admirals Park & back, depending upon class 1 loop, 2 loop or 3 loops. There will be no portages.
Course map: click map to download as PDF. Please note that classes on the short course finish at the Muddy Waters Footbridge. Classes on the middle and long courses finish outside the Clubhouse (shown as Finish on the map below).
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 6pm Friday 20 Jan (6pm Saturday for amendments). To register as a Team Leader or Independent paddler for the current series, see the WS Registration page.
Payments for entries are made as cash on the day (alternatively, as cheque made out to Flatwater Racing Association).
To register for the first time as a Team Leader / Independent Paddler for the current series see the registration page here.
Note: All paddlers must have Public Liability Cover through On-Water BC membership, club membership (of one of the organising FRA clubs), or BC Event Insurance ("Day Ticket" - £5 cash).
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 6pm Friday 20 Jan (6pm Saturday for amendments). To register as a Team Leader or Independent paddler for the current series, see the WS Registration page.
Payments for entries are made as cash on the day (alternatively, as cheque made out to Flatwater Racing Association).
To register for the first time as a Team Leader / Independent Paddler for the current series see the registration page here.
Note: All paddlers must have Public Liability Cover through On-Water BC membership, club membership (of one of the organising FRA clubs), or BC Event Insurance ("Day Ticket" - £5 cash).
Responsibilities:
- Race Organiser - Owen Shephard-Wyatt
- Event Safety Coordinator - Tim Chamberlain
- Welfare Officer - Zowie Shephard-Wyatt
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.
In addition,
All participants must be aware that canoeing and kayaking is by its nature an unpredictable sport and therefore inherently involves an element of risk.
- Risk Assessment (download PDF)
- Safety Plan (download PDF)
In addition,
- Paddlers must ensure that their boats have sufficient buoyancy to support the boat and crew in the event of capsizing. Boats will be checked.
- All competitors must be able to swim 50m in canoe clothing.
- Any Competitors with disabilities requiring assistance should inform the race organiser prior to the day of the race.
Fire Safety: If the fire alarm sounds, please exit the club house via the nearest exit and head to the muster point under the High Bridge Road. No fire alarm tests or drills are planned.
Sustainability & the Environment:
Disposable drink systems, energy gel sachets and other racing rubbish should be disposed of appropriately.
Disposable drink systems, energy gel sachets and other racing rubbish should be disposed of appropriately.
AVIAN BIRD FLU: Chelmsford is in a Regional Avian Influenza Prevention Zone. There is no danger to people but if do see dead birds do not touch and notify the Race Organiser who will inform authorities. Individuals should follow best practice hygiene procedures and ensure boats are washed before using again.
See link for further details https://www.essex.gov.uk/news/regional-avian-influenza-prevention-zone-in-force-for-parts-of-essex
See link for further details https://www.essex.gov.uk/news/regional-avian-influenza-prevention-zone-in-force-for-parts-of-essex
Location & Facilities:
Booking in, changing facilities, refreshments and prize-giving will be at Chelmsford CC Clubhouse (Kings Head Meadow, Empire Walk, Chelmsford CM2 0DE). See map at http://www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk/index.php?page=find-us
Toilets: Four toilets on site - two Mens on the left hand side of the Kitchen Area and two Ladies on the right hand side of the Kitchen.
Accessible Facilities: Separate accessible toilet and changing facilities available in main club house, please ask the kitchen team for access.
Booking in, changing facilities, refreshments and prize-giving will be at Chelmsford CC Clubhouse (Kings Head Meadow, Empire Walk, Chelmsford CM2 0DE). See map at http://www.chelmsfordcanoeclub.co.uk/index.php?page=find-us
Toilets: Four toilets on site - two Mens on the left hand side of the Kitchen Area and two Ladies on the right hand side of the Kitchen.
Accessible Facilities: Separate accessible toilet and changing facilities available in main club house, please ask the kitchen team for access.
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Parking:
There is parking in the Baddow Road Car Park (CM2 7PJ). Access this car park by travelling along Parkway (A1060); turn left on Baddow Road, passing the Salvation Army building. Follow the road turning right. The clubhouse is a short walk from the car park, over the wooden Bailey Bridge along the cycle/footpath towards the town. Tall Vehicles Parking: Access through the hight restriction is tightly controlled at the request of the Council. This will be open between 9:00 and 9:30 before the race and 14:30 and 15:00 after the event. Arrival or departure outside of these windows must be arranged via the Chelmsford Race Organiser Trailer Parking: If you intend to bring a trailer, please contact the Chelmsford Race Organiser for details. |
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General:
Please make sure that you have also read rules, safety notes and booking in instructions on the main Winter Series page.
Please make sure that you have also read rules, safety notes and booking in instructions on the main Winter Series page.
