Royal Paddling Challenge 2025

The Paddling Challenge is the oldest kayak race in the world and the trophy has been competed for since 1874. 

We are delighted that ICON are once more sponsoring the race.

The race is a mass start format 10km race over 4 laps.  There is additionally a 5km race which juniors may enter over 2 laps, a 7.5km race for outriggers and a 2km race for U12s.

9.00am Check In opens

10.30am U12s race (2km)

11.30am 5km Junior Race

12.30pm The Paddling Challenge Race (10km) plus Outriggers race (7.5km)

There will be a briefing for each race 30 mins prior to the race start time.

All junior paddlers are required to wear a buoyancy aid.

Paddlers ranked in Hasler division 6 or above may be exempted from wearing a buoyancy aid provided a Buoyancy Aid Disclaimer from a parent / guardian has been received by Royal Canoe Club. Please complete the google form below when you enter the race:

https://forms.gle/JqwynqbhbrpWoZqeA

Royal Canoe Club reserves the right, without prior notice, to alter any of these arrangements and cancel the race should the weather or other circumstances warrant it.