South Lakes Marathon 1                   Lancaster Canal                                       NW  Hasler  Event

 Sunday 06th September 2026

                                                                                                                            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. 

 Classes:      Singles         Divisions 1 to 9

                    Doubles        Divisions 2 to 9

                    Geoff Sanders A B C

Approved buoyancy aids must be worn by all division 7, 8, paddlers and Geoff sanders 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. 

 Courses:      Divisions                           Distance            Portages

                     1, 2, 3 singles                    19 kilometres          1

                     2/3     double                                

                     4, 5, 6 singles                    13 kilometres          1

                    4, 5, 6 doubles

                      7, 8, 9 singles                    6.5 kilometres         0

                    7, 8, 9 doubles

                    Geoff Sanders                   2 kilometres            0

                   NB distances may vary slightly according to water conditions on the day.

 Timetable:   Check-in                           between 09.00 and 10.30

                            Briefing                             11.10

                    Start of Geoff Sanders races       11.30

Start of Divisional races     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 valid BC / NGB membership.

Paddlers in divisions 1 to 6 who cannot show comprehensive membership will not be allowed to race.

Paddlers in divisions 7, 8 ,9 and Geoff Sanders may buy an Event Ticket for a fee of £5,

 All BC affiliated club members who are on their club BC portal will have a BC number.

 Paddlers in doubles divisions must declare their singles ranking status at check-in or they will not qualify for Hasler points.

                      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 Boards are compulsory for all except division 9

boats and the Geoff Sanders 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;

                              John Sherwen, 5 Spring Vale, Swarthmoor,  Ulverston. LA12 0XA 

                               johnsherwen@hotmail.com     01229 462905     0914424220

Entry fees:   £10 per seat senior, £5 per seat juniors, £3 per seat Geoff Sanders, £5 Event Ticket

                    Late entries accepted until 10.00 am. On the day

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.              

Camping and Accommodation

Accommodation is available at Borwick Hall, and may be booked direct using +44 (0)1524 732 50