WS 2017-18 Race 2: Cheshunt Results

Despite a bitterly cold weekend, the turnout for the Cheshunt Winter Series race was a good one, with 126 competing over 3, 6 or 8 miles on the River Lea.

The race was notable for the number of Canadian canoes taking part, as these have been declining in recent years. As well as the four boats in the C2 race (won for the second time in succession by Anna Maria and Stefanie of CAM), there were five C1s. David Shipway (LBZ) competed on the short course in Class 16, while four others (Paul Stenning of LBZ, Andy Porter of CLM and independents Ross Pearton and Nicholas Boyd) took on the 6-mile course - Paul won the medal for first C1.

The organisers and volunteers of HYM-COPS - the smallest of the clubs who host the Winter Series - worked very hard to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. They also ran a raffle to raise funds for Crisis at Christmas.

​Class winners were:
Class 1 (Senior K2) - Alex Bunyon & Ryan Ingham (CLM)
Class 2 (K1 Open) - Keith Moule (CLM)
Class 3 (Ven M K1) - Danny Beazley (BSF)
Class 4 (u18 M K1) - Tim Gannicott Porter (CLM)
Class 6 (u16 M K1) - Jonathan Pirhuhamedov (CLM)
Class 7 (16+ K1 & Adv C1) - Emma Russell (CLM)
Class 9 (u16 F K1) - Yun Ip (EAL)
Class 12 (C2) - Anna Maria Fischer & Stefanie Mullins (CAM)
Class 15 (u14 M K1)  - Leo Villaruel (EAL)
Class 16 (u14 F K1 & C1) - Katy Dixon (LBZ)
Class 17 (M GP) - Ron Dains (BAD)
Class 18 (F GP) - Trish True (BAD)
Class 21 (u12 K1) - Gruff Thomas (EAL)

​We were pleased to welcome Southend Surfski Club to the series for the first time, bringing the total number of teams at this event to eleven. Chelmsford CC were the winners and B Stortford CC second, both overall and on Dick Grieves points (based on performance by novice juniors only). Third place overall was taken by Barking & Dagenham CC, and HYM-COPS were third in the Dick Grieve league. 

The full individual and team results can be seen on the WS Results page, where the cumulated points for the series so far can also be found.

​The next race will be at Barking on Sunday 3rd December - see the Barking WS page for full details.