Longridge 2023 Hasler

This is the same venue as the Longridge Hasler in 2022  Hurley Riverside Park.  PLEASE NOTE THAT THE RACE IS NOT AT LONGRIDGE ACTIVITY CENTRE.  Longridge CC would like to thank Hurley Riverside Park, Touring and Camping Park for their sponsorship of this race and allowing the club to hold the hasler on their land, https://hurleyriversidepark.co.uk/.

This race will be on the River Thames between Hurley and Hambledon weirs. A calm and easily negavigatable section of water. There will be access to toilets, but no changing rooms. Parking is on the field alongside the river, marshalls will direct and map is included in these race details. There will be a £3 carpark fee, card is preferable. 

Timings: 

Morning Races

0830 - Check-in opens

1000 - Briefing Div 7-9 K1 & K2, Geoff Sanders K1

1030 - Starts

1145 - appx prizes

Afternoon Races

1145 - Check-in closes

1200 - Briefing Div 1-6 K1 & K2, Geoff Sanders K2

1230 - Starts

1445 - appx prizes

Refreshments: 

Please bring plenty of drinking water! There is very limited access to drinking water onsite. Light refreshements will be provided for competitors after their race. Other options available for purchase. 

Course:

Div 1-3: 19km, 2 portages. 1 Large, 1 Medium & 1 Little lap

Div 4-6: 13km, 1 portage. 2 Medium laps

Div 7-9: 6.5km, 0 portage. 1 Medium lap

Updated: Geoff Sanders: 3km, 1 lap around buoy turn  

Portages are all false beach portage with an appx. 90m run. Paddle through options where necessary- please see check in on day of race.

Buoyancy:

Al boats must have sufficent buoyancy and be able to support the weight of the paddler.

All div 7-9 and Geoff Sanders ranking compulsory BA regardless of the division they are racing in on the day.