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WS 2016-17 Race 2: Barking Results

27/11/2016

Before the race began everyone took a few moments to remember Steve Truglia, fellow Winter Series paddler and member of Barking Canoe Club, who died in a tragic accident last week in China in the course of his work as a professional movie stunt-man. Read the Times obituary and support the fund for his repatriation from China.

The race attracted 97 competitors and passed off without a hitch. The special Bob Porter trophies for the fastest u14 Girl and Boy were presented to Jack Skippings (CLM) and Emilia Boylan (BSF).

The full results of the day's race can be seen on the WS results page, where series results to date can also be found.

The next race will be at Cambridge on Sunday 11th December - see CAM race details.

WS 2016-17 Race 1: Stortford Results

7/11/2016

There were 156 competitors for the opening race of the 2016-17 Winter Series, in 126 boats. The senior K2 race on the long course proved especially popular, with a massive 23 entries.

It was lovely to see most of the usual faces, and we were particular pleased to welcome a small team from Norwich CC for the first time.

The Chelmsford team supplied two new course records on the long course. Dan Johnson & James Walkinton completed the 7 miles and 6 portages in 52:42, beating the previous best time of 54:19 set in 2014 by Mark & Peter Wilkes. The Mixed K2 record of 57:28 (2015, Leanne Brown and Aaron Jordan) fell to Mark Wilkes and Kat Wilson, who finished in 53:08. On the middle-distance course, Melissa Johnson came very close to equalling Vicky Surrage's record of 44:44 for Ladies K1 which has stood since 2007, by completing the 5 miles and 3 portages in 44:50.

Many thanks are due to the volunteers at Stortford for staging the race, Herts Boat Rescue for providing on-water safety support and, of course, all of the competitors for turning out.

There are some photos of the event in Angela's Flickr album and a larger collection by Maria in Chris' Sze's Facebook album. Chris also made a You-Tube video (right) of the race from his boat in Vet K1.

Chelmsford were the winning team with Stortford 2nd and Barking 3rd. In the Dick Grieve table (based on performance by novice juniors only) Stortford were the winners with Chelmsford second and Leaside third. The full individual and team results can be seen on the WS Results page.

Though cold, the weather remained dry and sunny during the races, and the threatened rain did not arrive until just before the prize-giving.

The next race will be at Barking on Sunday 27th November - see the Barking WS page for full details.

WS 2016-17 Race 2: Barking Results

WS 2016-17 Race 1: Stortford Results

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