River Dart Hasler

Dart Hasler  
Sunday 14^th August 2022

We would like to invite you to our second Hasler Race of the year run on the beautiful Dart Estuary in the south of Devon. The race is suitable for all ages and abilities and starts from the historic and fascinating town of Totnes. The race is on the upper reaches of the Dart Estuary with long bends and gently sloping banks.

We will have use of the Totnes Rowing Club facilities and will be serving cooked breakfasts and a proper paddlers meal.

Race: Dart Hasler
Organising Club: Exeter Canoe Club

Location & Registration:

Dart Totnes Amateur Rowing Club
Steamer Quay Road
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 5AL

(pay parking is in adjacent car park)

Timings:
Registration 08.00-08.20
Briefing at 08.25
Starts from 08.30
(HW 09.00)

Classes:
Div 1, 2 and 3 K1 & K2 - 12 miles
Div 4, 5 and 6 K1 & K2 - 8 miles
Div 7, 8, 9 & 10 K1 & K2 - 4 miles

Geoff Saunders 2 miles

All races will be run on a tidal section of the Dart that can be exposed. Spray decks and buoyancy aids may be made compulsory.

Course maps available on Exe CC and MRC Website

Rules:
The race will be run in accordance with the current British Canoeing Marathon Racing Committee Rules.

Safety:
All provisions of ‘Rule 5 - Safety’ apply and participants are deemed to be aware of and accept these.

Participants specific attention is drawn to;

1. All Div 7, 8 & 9 competitors must wear approved buoyancy aids, in accordance with rule 5) b) iii).
2. Should conditions require it, paddlers in Div 1 – 6 may also be required to wear buoyancy aids in accordance with rule 5) d) i).
3. Team Leaders are responsible for ensuring all boats have adequate buoyancy.
4. There can be a large number of hire canoes and SUP’s on the water and an unpredictable reaction is to be expected. Keep well clear and shout directions to them if necessary and thank them for complying.
5. There is a large pleasure cruiser that may be running trips – all competitors are to be aware and are advised to stay well clear of this.

Participation:
Canoeing and Kayaking is by its nature an unpredictable sport and therefore inherently involves an element of risk. Participants should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own action and involvement.

Registration:
Please enter via the Marathon Racing website; https://entries.gbcanoemarathon.co.uk/entries by Thursday 11th August 23.00 hrs. Late entries are accepted on the day with a late entry surcharge.

Fees:
Senior: £12 per seat, Junior: £10 per seat, late entry £5.00.

Please pay using ‘Webcollect’ at the following link

webcollect.org.uk/exetercc/event/dart-haslar

Event Ticket; paddlers not listed on the BC Marathon Racing List (as per the latest list available) will require an Event Ticket. This is an additional fee of £3 (to cover the Race Levy payable to BC Marathon Racing Committee).

Notes;

South West Regional Number Boards will be provided to be displayed vertically. Failure to return will result in a charge of £5.

All paddlers must wear club colours to score Hasler points.

Please inform the race organisers of any medical condition that may affect any paddler’s performance or put them at extra risk.

Hazards

Large tourist cruiser, other motorised craft, fishermen, swans, weeds, some high banks, rowers, general public in canoes/kayaks and SUP’s, shallow water, tidal flow, exposed stretches

Local organisations have been notified but the unpredictable reaction and technical capability of the public in hire canoes and SUPS (of which there can be substantial numbers in places along the course) should be noted and rule 2c in the handbook must be followed ‘racing shall be conducted in a manner that considers the safety of the officials, spectators, paddlers and members of the public’

Prizes

First 3 places in all classes with 4 or more entries, first 2 places for classes with 3 entries.

Refreshments

Will be provided free of charge for competitors after the event. Hot and cold food and drinks will be available for sale for competitors and supporters before and after the race.

Safeguarding

Event Welfare Officer has been appointed. Whilst there are showers and toilets no separate junior changing is available.

Queries;

ewsarep@exetercanoeclub.org.uk