Leighton Buzzard Winter Series marathon
RACE CANCELLED:
The organisers at Leighton Buzzard have decided this race CANNOT GO AHEAD ON 3 FEB due to icy conditions on the canal. We are currently considering whether an alternative date is possible. Any decision on this will be announced through the mailing list - sign up for the FRA mailing list here.
The organisers at Leighton Buzzard have decided this race CANNOT GO AHEAD ON 3 FEB due to icy conditions on the canal. We are currently considering whether an alternative date is possible. Any decision on this will be announced through the mailing list - sign up for the FRA mailing list here.
Date: 3 February 2019
Schedule:
10:00 - Check-in opens
11:15 - Race Briefing
12:00 - Start
15:00 - Prize-giving
Distances:
Group 1 (classes 6-9) - 8 miles - 2 portages
Group 2 (classes 2-5) - 6 miles - 2 portages
Group 3 (classes 1, blue, red, GP, yellow) - 4 miles - 0 portages
Schedule:
10:00 - Check-in opens
11:15 - Race Briefing
12:00 - Start
15:00 - Prize-giving
Distances:
Group 1 (classes 6-9) - 8 miles - 2 portages
Group 2 (classes 2-5) - 6 miles - 2 portages
Group 3 (classes 1, blue, red, GP, yellow) - 4 miles - 0 portages
Course map:
Select a course map below to enlarge, or download a PDF of all three courses
Portaging:
Paddlers may receive assistance at portages if they need it (typically u14s/u12s, and Paddle-Ability paddlers), but
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
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: Steve Tingay (07850 034943) raceorganiser@lbcc.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 - Jeremy Stratford
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 - Jeremy Stratford
- Risk Assessment - PDF download - to follow
- Safety Plan - PDF download - to follow
Refreshments:
There will be BBQ, cakes and hot and cold drinks available to buy, as well as the usual paddlers' food.
There will be BBQ, cakes and hot and cold drinks available to buy, as well as the usual paddlers' food.
Location:
Leighton Buzzard CC, Cedars School, Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre, Mentmore Road, Leighton Buzzard LU7 2AE.
Leighton Buzzard CC, Cedars School, Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre, Mentmore Road, Leighton Buzzard LU7 2AE.
Free car parking is available at the rear of Cedars School or in the Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre car park. Marshals will be present.
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.
