Manvers Hasler

Race Organiser
Jane Burren
email: jane.burren@mwbc.org.uk

Venue
The race starts and finishes close to the slip way.
The Boathouse Station Road,
Wath-Upon-Dearne.    
Rotherham.
S63 7DG.
What three words: Hedgehog, Resonates, Couch

The event will consist of a divisional Hasler marathon and Geoff Sanders Trophy
The races will be run in accordance with the BC Marathon Committee rules.
A SUP fun race will also be available.

Junior Paddlers
We seek to encourage youngsters to participate in Marathon Racing.  We have a small fleet of Lightnings and junior length paddles available. Clubs are invited to bring juniors without boats to enter the Geoff Sanders divisions subject to the membership restrictions below. Please contact the race organiser to let them know what equipment is required and to ensure we have enough for everyone.

Distances
Division 1-3 singles and 2 & 3 doubles – 12 miles. 
Division 4-6 singles and doubles – 8 miles. 
Division 7-9 singles and doubles – 4 miles.
Geoff Sanders Trophy A (Age under 14 at 1st January 2024), B & C(under 12s)– 2 miles
SUP fun race 2 miles.

All regional paddlers in Divisions 9 and above should wear their club colour to qualify for Hasler points. A plain coloured T-shirt in club colours is also acceptable.

Rules of the Lake
Other craft may be using the waterway. Paddlers will need to be able to cope with the wash and bow waves from these boats. There may be anglers around the banks of the lake paddlers are advised to give a 10m gap from the bank when passing, please be courteous. The course has minimal hazards paddlers will be briefed about any hazards at the race briefing.