Canoe Marathon - Barking Winter Series marathon

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Race Date: 15 Dec 2024
Race Type: Winter Series

Organising Club: Flatwater Racing Association
Organiser: Scott Leblanche

IG11 7GQ, Barking, Greater London

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Barking Winter Series marathon

Date: 17 December 2024

Location & Parking:

Check-in & launching will take place at the Barking & Dagenham CC clubhouse, 1 Porter House, Seawall Court, Abbey Road, Barking IG11 7GQ.

Parking has been arranged nearby but space is extremely limited, so car sharing is strongly advised wherever possible. Parking on neighbouring roads is free on Sundays and a map showing all the parking options is attached.

All vehicles attending the race should send their registration details to the Race Organiser prior to the event. In particular, if you are bringing a trailer, or if you have mobility issues which will affect where you can park, please include this information.

Schedule:
8:15 - Check-in opens
9:15 - Check-in closes
9:45 - Race Briefing

10:00 - Competitors allowed on water to warm up

10:50 - Competitors muster towards the start line
11:00 - Race start
14:15 - Prize-giving

Please note that class eligibility for this series is determined by age on 1st November 2024.
"u" (under) means literally that - if you are 16 on 1/11/24 you are too old for u16 races.

Classes with low entries will be grouped - this will not affect points or medals.

The start order of classes will not necessarily follow class number order - the list of pre-entries and the expected start order will be made available on the day using a QR code.

Please note that, due to the nature of the river, the organisers regret that SUPs cannot participate at this venue.

Distances at this race:

All competitors will complete laps of the same course. There are no portages.

Classes 1-10 - 6 laps - 12km
Classes 20-25 - 4 laps - 8km
Classes 30-40 - 2 laps - 4km

See course map (attached & below)

Entering:

If you are part of a club team, your Team Leader may intend to place your entry and/or pay in bulk - please check with them.
Payments for entries by individuals or clubs are made by as cash on the day (alternatively, as cheque made out to Flatwater Racing Association). Clubs may arrange to pay electronically in advance by special arrangment with the FRA Treasurer Treasurer@FlatwaterRacing.org.uk (such payments must be completed by midnight Friday)

Note: All paddlers must be current members of Paddle UK (personal or Club Associate), *or* must additionally purchase PUK "Single Event Membership" (SEM) for £5 during the online entry process (SEM not available on the day). IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF A PADDLE-UK AFFILIATED CLUB PLEASE SPEAK TO YOUR TEAM LEADER BEFORE PURCHASING SEM AS YOU MAY ALREADY HAVE CLUB ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP.

At this race, for safely reasons, a maximum limit of 150 competitors has been set.

Please send any queries about entries to Secretary@FlatwaterRacing.org.uk

For queries on other matters, please contact Race Organiser Scott Leblanche info@barkingcanoeclub.co.uk

The Winter Series welcomes Paddle-Ability competitors (those with disability/impairment or long-term disabling illness, whether physical, sensory, or intellectual). The online 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.

Seat Fees:

Juniors (u18 on previous 1st January) £5

Seniors £10

There are no late fees or penalties for cancellation

Number Boards:

Pre-printed number boards will be issued for K1/K2 classes (£5 fee for if not returned - under some circumstances a deposit may be required), and sticky number for C1/C2s and GPs. Please ask if you prefer a board for a C1/C2 or a sticky number for a K1/K2 with no board holder.

Photos:

The host club and the FRA will use photographs taken at the event to promote the club and the sport on the grounds of legitimate interest. This will be done in accordance with current Paddle UK guidelines.

Welfare:

Event Welfare Officer: Julian Surrey

Safety:

Event Safety Officer: Scott Leblanche

All participants must be capable of swimming 50m in racing clothing.
Paddlers must ensure that their boats have sufficient buoyancy to support the boat and crew in the event of capsizing. Boats will be checked.
Buoyancy aids at this race must be worn by ALL PADDLERS
Canoeing and kayaking is by its nature an unpredictable sport and therefore inherently involves an element of risk.

Facilities:

Changing rooms, showers and toilets available in the clubhouse.

Refeshments:

Competitors food will be provided after the race. There will be a BBQ, cakes and other refreshments for sale (card transactions only).

Rules & Series information

See http://www.FlatwaterRacing.org.uk/winter-series.html

In particular please acquaint yourselves with the full Winter Series rules (attached)

Privacy:

Race entries will be handled centrally by the FRA. Information will be shared with the Marathon Racing Committee (MRC) & Race Organisers.

Race Results:

Provisional results will be published via a QR code as they accumulate and as a print-out when complete. A further 15 min will be allowed for protests/queries before prizegiving. Results will appear on the FRA website, and this will be updated with promotions once these have been calculated by the MRC.

The organisers reserve the right to alter any of these arrangements without prior notice should the weather, river or other circumstances warrant it.

Event Terms

Clubs/Team Leaders will be liable for £5 for each number board not returned at the end of the race (a deposit may be requested in some circumstances).

Clubs should appoint a Team Leader who will be present at the race and who will identify themselves through the entry system or in person at check-in on the day. That person is expected to

be aware of the MRC and FRA rules pertaining to Group A Marathon Races and the Winter Series Marathons in particular (particularly rules concerning safety)
ensure that any team member who has a medical condition which may affect their safety has taken appropriate precautions
ensure that their team members' ability and experience is appropriate for the course
attend the race briefing on the day and pass on any essential information to team members who did not attend, particularly in relation to safety or the course
remain on site for long enough after the race to resolve any queries in the results and deal with any protests

Where there is no Team Leader, individual competitors (or parents/guardians of junior competitors) take on these responsibilies.

Cancellation and Refunds

If a Winter Series race is cancelled/postponed, this page will be updated to reflect this as soon as possible. Any updates about possible cancellations (typically in the event of anticipated bad weather), will appear on the FRA website in the days leading up to the race.

There are no penalties for cancelled entries. If payment has been made in advance, a refund needs to be requested from the Treasurer either by email by midday Saturday or in person at the desk before check-in closes. If a payment has been made on the day, the entry must be withdrawn and a refund requested at the desk before check-in closes. Refunds will be made to the individual/club who made the payment.

Entry Details

Race types

Winter Series Races
- Class 35 - GP/Slalom 16+ Women
- Class 1 - K2 16+ Male
- Class 2- K2 16+ Mixed
- Class 20 - K1 Super Veteran Men
- Class 21 - K1 Super Veteran Women
- Class 25 - C1/SUP Advanced
- Class 30 - Touring C2
- Class 39 - K1 Under 12 Women
- Class 8 - K1 Veteran Women
- Class 9 - K1 Under 18 Men
- Class 23 - K1 Under 16 Men
- Class 31 - K1 U14 Men
- Class 33 - C1/SUP Novice
- Class 38 - K1 Under 12 Men
- Class 4 - Marathon C2
- Class 5 - K1 Senior Male
- Class 7 - K1 Veteran Men
- Class 32 - K1 Under 14 Women
- Class 3 - K2 16+ Female
- Class 6 - K1 Senior Women
- Class 10 - K1 Under 18 Women
- Class 22 - K2 Under 16
- Class 24 - K1 Under 16 Women
- Class 34 - GP/Slalom 16+ Male
- Class 40 - K1 Open
- Class 36 - GP/Slalom Under 16 Male
- Class 37 - GP/Slalom Under 16 Women

Entries are currently closed

Standard entry open: 24 Nov 2024, 7 a.m.
Entries close: 13 Dec 2024, 11:59 p.m.

Downloads

Barking and Dagenham Canoe Club Passage Plan and Event Activity Plan.pdf

Barking Winter Series Race 2024 Risk Assessment.pdf

Club Race Parking.pdf

Winter Series Race 2024 - Course Map.pdf

Winter Series Race 2024 - Safety and Rescue Boats.pdf

WSrules_2024.pdf

Links

Barking & Dagenham Canoe Club

FRA Winter Series