Leighton Buzzard Hasler 2026

VENUE: Leighton Buzzard Canoe Club - Cedars School / Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre, Mentmore Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2AE

PARKING: Free parking is available at the rear of Cedars School, adjacent to the astroturf football pitches or in the Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre car park. Marshals will be
present.

CLASSES:

Singles: Division 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Doubles: Division 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Geoff Sanders Marathon Singles: Div A, B & C
Geoff Sanders Marathon Doubles: (K2 Open & K2 Mini)

COURSES:

Divisions 1, 2, 3 Singles; 2, 3 Doubles 12 miles, 6 portages
Divisions 4, 5, 6 Singles; 4, 5, 6 Doubles 8 miles, 2 portages
Divisions 7, 8, 9, 10 Singles; 7, 8, 9 Doubles 41⁄2 miles, no portages
Geoff Sanders Marathon Singles & Doubles 2 miles, no portages

TIMING PLEASE NOTE THE SPLIT START TIMES.
Check-in Start 09:30– 10:30 (Team Leaders Only)

Starts 11:00 Divisions 7, 8, 9 Doubles
Divisions 7, 8, 9,
Divisions A, B & C

Starts 12:30 Divisions 1, 2, 3 Singles
Divisions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Doubles
Divisions 4, 5, 6 Singles
K2 Open (A&B) K2 Mini (B&C)

NUMBERS: Pre-printed number boards will be supplied at check-in on the day. Team leaders are to collect their race numbers from their designated box.

RULES Races will be held in accordance with British Canoeing Marathon Committee Rules. Approved buoyancy aids must be worn by all paddlers ranked in Divisions
7, 8, 9 irrespective of the race in which they are entered and also by all participants in Geoff Sanders Divisions A, B & C. It is recommended that all under 16 paddlers
in divisions 1 to 6 also wear buoyancy aids.

RACE BRIEFING 10:30 for Div 7, 8, 9, A, B, C.

1200 for Div 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 followed by mini K2

WEBSITE: Updates and information will be published on the LBCC website www.lbcc.org.uk and on https://entries.canoemarathon.org.uk/entries

AWARDS: Prize giving will take place as soon as the results have been collated.

RESULTS: Results will be published on the LBCC website and on https://entries.canoemarathon.org.uk/results

FEES: 

Seniors- £12.00

Juniors - £10.00

Geoff Sanders - £5.00

Geoff Sanders K2: The Geoff Sanders K2 Race is an optional extra FREE race for Division A,B & C paddlers. K2 Open (highest combines ranking of A & B). K2 Mini (highest
combined ranking of B & C).

CLUB COLOURS: Club colours must be worn in all races. Paddlers that do not visibly wear their club colours will not earn their club Hasler points.

REFRESHMENTS: Hot food, cakes and drinks will be available all day. Paddlers’ food will also beavailable.

PARTICIPATION: Canoeing and Kayaking are “Assumed risk water contact sports” that may carry attendant risks. Participants should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.

WEIL’S DISEASE We would like to bring to the attention of all participants of the event the dangers of water-borne diseases particularly Weil's Disease. Unlike tap water, the water in canals, rivers and reservoirs is untreated and micro-organisms are naturally present. However, although the risk of contracting illness (including the much publicised but rare condition Weil's Disease) is extremely small, sensible precautions should be taken as follows:

• Avoid full immersion in the water.
• Cover all cuts and abrasions with waterproof dressings before contact with the water.
• Wash all exposed skin after contact with the water and before eating
• Do not put wet ropes, fishing lines or other objects in your mouth.

Should any illness occur within 2 weeks of contact, you should seek medical advice and inform your doctor you have been in contact with untreated water.

BUOYANCY: Competitors must render their boats sufficiently buoyant to remain afloat and to support the crew in rough water in the event of capsize.

ENTRIES CLOSED: 23:30 Friday 19th June 2026. NO LATE ENTRIES.
All entries via https://entries.canoemarathon.org.uk/entries

CANCELLATION: In the event of the cancellation of this event, team leaders will be contacted, and an announcement will be made on the Leighton Buzzard Canoe Club website www.lbcc.org.uk

CONTACT Elaine Breslin
raceorganiser@lbcc.org.uk