Saltford Hasler (formally Chippenham)

SALTFORD HASLER RACE (formally Chippenham) - SUNDAY 5th MAY 2024

This race was intended to be run at Chippenham as previous years. Unfortunately CSCC have not been able to complete the rebuilding of their landing stage. We were going to have to make the difficult decision to cancel the race, but Canoe Avon have come to the rescue and offered the use of the Saltford Venue. I'd like to thank Vicky, Emma and Steve for helping to make this happen.

Venue

Saltford Rowing Centre, Bath Road, Saltford, Bristol BS31 3JS (home of Canoe Avon)

Check in, refreshments, results and prize giving will take place at the Canoe Club

Parking

The normal parking field is partially cordoned off for a snake survey, so we will have to use space around the rowing club. Please try to minimise the number of cars coming to the race, where possible car share. Marshall's will be helping to ensure people park in safe spot, there will be Marshall's at each end of the tunnel under the railway line.

Timetable

Check in:         11.00 - 13:00

Briefing Divisions 1-3  12:00          Start: 12:30 

Briefing Geoff Saunders 12:30         Start 13:00

Briefing Divisions 4-9   14:00    Start 14:30

Prize giving will be held once the races have finished.

Courses

All starts will be at the Saltford rowing club landing stage going upstream.

Division 1-3:            12 miles, 1 portages

Divisions 4-6 :        8 miles, 1 portage

Divisions 7-9:          4 miles no portage

Fees (all fees paid by team leads only please on the day by cash or card)

Seniors   £12

Juniors   £10

Geoff Saunders £5

Late entries surcharge £5

Portage

Portage is at the lock.  We will be trialling change in race times for div1-3 going seperately to div4-6 in attempt to minimise traffic at the portage. So we would welcome your feedback after the race as to whether this helped.

Hazards

Submerged branches and logs.  Care should be taken around pleasure craft, fishermen and other river users.  River Rules – keep right.

Safety

All paddlers in Divisions 7,8 and 9 must wear an approved Buoyancy Aid.  Team leaders to decide if paddlers in higher divisions should wear them.  Anyone with a medical condition must notify the organiser. All boats must have buoyancy that is sufficient to keep the boat and paddlers afloat in the event of a capsize.

Rules

The race will be run in accordance with current BC Marathon Handbook racing.

Number Board will be provided. Please clean boats before removing to new waters to assist with the control of the spread of invasive species.

Devizes Canoe Club reserves the right without prior notice to alter any of these arrangements should the weather or other circumstances warrant it.

Organiser

Nigel Chivers nigelchivers1966@gmail.com  Mobile: 07500031698