South Lakes Hasler

South Lakes Marathon – Lancaster Canal
NW Hasler Event
Sunday 24th April 2022
Organised by Duddon Canoe Club
Venue: Borwick Hall, Lancaster Canal. The race will begin and end at Borwick Hall, Borwick, LA6 1JX, running in Laps between Carnforth and Tewitfield. Showers, Changing Facilities and Toilet Facilities are provided within “The Conference Room” area.
Classes: Singles Divisions 1 to 9
Doubles Divisions 2 to 9
U14’s U14 A/B/C & U14 K2 Open & U14 K2 Mini
Courses: Divisions Distance Portages
1, 2, 3 singles 21 kilometres 1
2/3 doubles
4, 5, 6 singles 13 kilometres 1
4, 5, 6 doubles
7, 8, 9 10 singles 6.5 kilometres 0
7, 8, 9 doubles
U14’s 2 kilometres 0
NB distances may vary slightly according to water conditions on the day.
Timetable: Check-in between 09.00 and 11.00
Briefing 11.10
Start of U14 races 11.30
Start of Divisional races immediately following u14races, 12.30
Refreshments: Light refreshments will be available for competitors after the race.
Rules: BC Marathon Racing Committee rules will apply.
All paddlers must have a valid “On the Water” membership or “Associate” membership as required by the MRC rules and their entry division.
Paddlers in divisions 1 to 6 who cannot show “On the Water” membership may not be allowed to race.
Approved buoyancy aids must be worn by all division 7, 8, and 9 paddlers and U14 racers.
The wearing of buoyancy aids by under 16 year old paddlers in other divisions is strongly advised but is ultimately at the discretion of team captains.
All paddlers are warned that there will be traffic in the area of the race and due care must be taken when racing.
Vertical number plates are compulsory for all except division 9 boats and the U14’s race.
Each boat must have sufficient buoyancy to remain afloat and support the paddler in the event of capsize.
Entries: Send entries via the HRM system or on the attached form together with the
correct entry fees (cheques payable to Duddon Canoe Club) to;
Andy Longstaff
C/O Brow End, Great Urswick, , Nr Ulverston, LA120SX
07966 569730 browendal@gmail.com
Entry fees: £9 per seat senior
£7 per seat junior
£2.50 per seat Lightning
£5 Event Ticket
Late entries accepted until 10.30 am in person on the day only.
Payment on the Day in Cash Only or by Cheque for advance entries!
Prizes: Prize giving will take place as soon as possible after the end of racing. There will be a prize for the winner of each quorate race plus others as appropriate.
Notes: No dogs are allowed on the Borwick Hall owned section of the Canal start and Finish area. There is a public footpath on the opposite (western) side of the canal, where spectators with dogs are welcome.
Due to other activities at the hall, parking may be limited, and people are encouraged to car share when possible.