South Lakes Marathon – Lancaster Canal
NW Hasler Event
Sunday 18th September 2022
Organised by Duddon Canoe Club
Venue: Borwick Hall, Lancaster Canal. The race will begin and end at Borwick Hall, Borwick, LA6 1JX, what3words – junior.plant.inflamed.
Running in Laps between Carnforth and Tewitfield.
Toilet Facilities are provided on site.
(no changing / shower facilities this time to reduce costs)
Classes: Singles Divisions 1 to 9
Doubles Divisions 2 to 9
U14’s U14 A/B/C & U14 K2 Open & U14 K2 Mini
Fun race
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 singles 6.5 kilometres 0
7, 8, 9 doubles
U14’s + Fun race 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 + fun race 11.30
Start of Divisional races immediately following U14races/fun race 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” or ‘Associated’ membership as required by the MRC rules and their entry division or buy a ‘Event ticket’ for div 9,8,7, U14 (this does cover Canal and rivers Trust permit)
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 in divisions 7, 8, 9, U14 and fun 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 boat 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 / fun 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 to:-
John Sherwen
5 Spring Vale, Swarthmoor, Ulverston LA12 0XA
07914424220
johnsherwen@hotmail.com
Entry fees (cheques payable to Duddon Canoe Club) / paid at race
Check-in.
Entry fees: £8 per seat senior
£5 per seat junior
£3 per seat U14 / Fun race
£5 Event Ticket
Late entries accepted until 10.30 am.
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.
Borwick Hall is a Lancashire OEC. It offers a range of accommodation types. Why not come for the weekend and explore the Southern Lakes or the historic Lancaster Canal.
Borwick Hall - Lancashire County Council
DCC South Lakes Marathon
18th September 2022
Entry Form
Return to:- John Sherwen, 5 Spring Vale, Swarthmoor, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 0XA johnsherwen@hotmail.con
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Name, address & phone number of team leader…
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The race will be run as laps, within the boundaries of turn B and C.
6.5km Course - Start - Paddle to Turn A Paddle to Finish.
13km Course - Start – Paddle to Turn B, Paddle to Turn C, Paddle to Finish.
21km Course - Start – Paddle to Turn B, Paddle to Turn C, Paddle to Turn A, Paddle to Turn C Paddle to Finish.
U14 Course – Start – Paddle to turn buoy in Canal Spur 1km from start, Paddle to Finish.
Fun Race – Start – Paddle to turn buoy in Canal Spur 1km from start, Paddle to Finish.