Lincoln Hasler 2026

                   Lincoln Canoe Club Marathon 2026          

PUK East & West Midlands Regional Hasler Race

Date:                     Sunday 26th April 2026.

Start Time:           09.30am.

Venue:                  LINCOLN CANOE CLUB, Brayford Wharf South, Lincoln.

Race Organiser: Dan Marsland, Email: danielmarsland393@gmail.com

Directions: Google Maps Navigation, What 3 Words: crib.tips.decks. To get to the club from Brayford way (green Star), follow Campus way to the roundabout, turn right through the accommodation, under the bridge follow the road to the right. This will lead you to car park 4. The Car park 8 entrance is the green star off Ropewalk, which is short walk from the club utilising the footbridges onto Brayford Wharf East.

Parking: There is limited free parking in car park 4 (P4) at the university, once this is full utilise car park 8 (P8) which is a university pay and display which utilises the Ringo App.

Classes:              Singles – Divisions 1-9.

                           Doubles – Divisions 2-9.

                           Geoff Sanders Trophy A,B & C

Course:   All races start and finish on the Brayford Pool, the course includes the Fosse Dyke Navigation & Upper Witham. An Alternate route will be run if the Upper Witham is unavailable.                      

                              Divisions 1,2 and 3 Singles. Division 2 and 3 Doubles. 12 Miles – 3 Turns

                              Divisions 4,5 and 6 Singles. Division 4,5 and 6 Doubles. 8 Miles – 3 Turns

                              Divisions 7,8 & 9 Singles. Division 7,8 and 9 Doubles. 4 Miles – 1 Turn

                              Geoff Sanders Trophy. 3 1/2 Brayford Laps (2500m)

                              Note: There are no portages or weirs on any of these courses.

                              Normal navigation rules apply (river right).

                              Be aware of and courteous to other river users.

Timetable:          Check-in from            09:00am – 10:30 am. 

                              Briefings                     GST                           09:30 am.

                                                                   Divisions 1-9           10:30 am.     

                              Races Start                GST                           09:45 am.   

                                                                  Divisions 1-9           11:15 am.  

                              Presentations & Prizegiving after all races are complete.

Entry Fees:          Divisions 1-9 Seniors - £15.

                                                  Juniors - £10.

                             Geoff Sanders Entries - £5.

Payment should be made to

Lincoln Canoe Club Ltd

Sort code: 60-13-15

Account Number: 53156897

Reference: Lincoln Hasler 'Order Number' 

PUK: Current PUK Membership or Associate Membership are required for all entries.

Entries in divisions 7-9 who cannot prove PUK membership may purchase an event ticket (£5) for insurance purposes.

Divisions 1-6 are not permitted to race without proof of BC membership.

Rules: The race will be run in accordance with BC Marathon Racing Committee rules. MRC Rules 25 Master v3d.docx All competitors ranked in divisions 7-9 and GST must wear approved buoyancy aids. (Race organisers reserve the right to insist on all competitors wearing BAs if conditions dictate).

 All boats must have adequate buoyancy

 Number boards must be vertical, white in colour and numbers must be in a digital format marked with tape. (Only the number issued at check in must be used). 

 Club colours/race vests must be worn to qualify for club points.

Refreshments:   Light refreshments will be available to all competitors.

Other food and drinks will be available for purchase at the Canoe Club throughout the day.

Results:    Will also be available at Canoe Marathon - Race Results once they have been verified.                   

Prizes:       Prizes will be awarded to 1^st,2^nd and 3^rd placed competitors in all classes (K1,C1 & K2)                                                

Entries:      Please make entries via the Online Paddle UK entry system. Canoe Marathon Race Entry System.

Individual entries should provide name, division, BC number and class (junior, senior, veteran).

 GDPR:      Lincoln Canoe Club takes your privacy seriously. We will use your personal data to administer your event entry. Some of this data may also appear on websites or in publications. The details of this are outlined below.

How your information will be used:

We will use your personal data for administering your event entry. This includes, but is not limited to, sending you start lists, receipts, running orders, and directions. Event relevant information may also be published on a website or other media. By entering Lincoln Hasler 2026 you agree that we may also publish your personal information as part of the results and rankings of the event, and may pass such information to British Canoeing, the relevant discipline committee, or event organiser. This could be for the purpose of insurance, licences or for publishing results or rankings. This may be for the event you are entering or be combined with, or compared to, other events. Results and rankings data includes, among other details name, any club affiliation, points, & age category. The details of your entry may also be passed to a team leader, club representative etc who may enter the event on your behalf using the information provided. If you have any questions about the continuing privacy of your personal data please contact the race organizer.

Photographs:       During the event we may be taking photos and video. These may be used on our website, social media, British Canoeing website etc. They may also be used to promote future events. If you do not wish for images of you or your child to be published in this way, please let us know us before the race.

Cancellation:  The club reserves the right, without prior notice, to alter any of these arrangements should the weather or any other circumstances warrant it.

In the unfortunate occurrence that the event is cancelled, an announcement will be made on social media.

Lincoln Canoe Club cannot be held responsible for any damage/loss.

Please clean your boats before removing to new waters to assist with the control of the spread of invasive species.

Happy Paddling!