South Lakes Marathon – Lancaster Canal

                                                           NW  Hasler  Event

                                                     Sunday 18^th 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

18^th September 2022

Entry Form

Return to:-    John Sherwen, 5 Spring Vale, Swarthmoor, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 0XA        johnsherwen@hotmail.con

Name of club………………………………………………………………………

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.