Leighton Buzzard Winter Series marathon
PROVISIONAL
Date: 14 January 2024
Schedule:
10:00 - 10:45 Check-in
11:15 - Race Briefing
12:00 - Start
15:00 - Prize-giving
Distances:
Classes 1-10 - 8 miles - 2 portages
Classes 20-25 - 6 miles - 2 portages
Classes 30-39 - 4 miles - 0 portages
See the main Winter Series page for the list of classes
Schedule:
10:00 - 10:45 Check-in
11:15 - Race Briefing
12:00 - Start
15:00 - Prize-giving
Distances:
Classes 1-10 - 8 miles - 2 portages
Classes 20-25 - 6 miles - 2 portages
Classes 30-39 - 4 miles - 0 portages
See the main Winter Series page for the list of classes
Course:
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, GPs and Paddle-Ability paddlers), but
Paddlers may receive assistance at portages if they need it (typically u14s/u12s, GPs 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:
Let your Team Leader know you would like to enter, and find out if they will place your entry or whether you should do it yourself.
Entries should be made through the Marathon Racing entries system at https://entries.gbcanoemarathon.co.uk/entries
Payments for entries are made as cash on the day (alternatively, as cheque made out to Flatwater Racing Association).
Note: All paddlers must be current BC members (personal or Club Associate), or must additionally purchase BC Event Insurance ("Day Ticket" - £5 cash). All boats must be licensed for use on CRT water.
Please send any queries about entries to Secretary@FlatwaterRacing.org.uk
Let your Team Leader know you would like to enter, and find out if they will place your entry or whether you should do it yourself.
Entries should be made through the Marathon Racing entries system at https://entries.gbcanoemarathon.co.uk/entries
Payments for entries are made as cash on the day (alternatively, as cheque made out to Flatwater Racing Association).
Note: All paddlers must be current BC members (personal or Club Associate), or must additionally purchase BC Event Insurance ("Day Ticket" - £5 cash). All boats must be licensed for use on CRT water.
Please send any queries about entries to Secretary@FlatwaterRacing.org.uk
The Winter Series welcomes Paddle-Ability competitors (those with disability/impairment or long-term disabling illness, whether physical, sensory, or intellectual). The entry system does not collect this information - to be eligible for a "first Paddle-Ability" medal in each class, or to be allowed to "paddle down" to a more suitable age class, the team leader should contact Secretary@FlatwaterRacing.org.uk in advance of the first race of the series that the paddler will attend.
Responsibilities:
- Race Organiser - Nigel Dixon (tbc) raceorganiser@lbcc.org.uk
- Safety Officer - Steve Oxtoby (tbc)
- Welfare Officer - Fiona Barber (tbc)
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.
General safety notes and Race Rules which apply to the whole series can be found on the main Winter Series page
All participants must be aware that canoeing and kayaking is by its nature an unpredictable sport and therefore inherently involves an element of risk.
General safety notes and Race Rules which apply to the whole series can be found on the main Winter Series page
- Risk Assessment: to follow
- Safety Plan: 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.
