Avon Descent
The club runs an annual national canoe marathon / descent race from
Stratford-on-Avon to Bidford-on-Avon. This testing course covers
10 miles and 6 weirs or portages and
usually takes place in early November, when hopefully there is plenty
of water!
Club members help with various tasks, ranging from serving
food and drink to tired paddlers at the end, to acting as rescue cover on
the weirs.
Classes
| K2 -- marathon divisions (1-3), (4-6), (7-8) with handicap times |
| K1 -- marathon divisions (1-3), (4-6), (7-9) with handicap times |
| K1 White Water Racers / Wavehoppers |
| C2 Racing (over 5.5 m) |
| C2 Touring (under 5.5 m) |
| Slalom and Touring Boats less than 4.2 m |
| Touring Kayak Doubles |
A handicap system is used for the amalgamated divisional classes of 3 minutes per division
for K1 (1-3), (4-6) and (7-9). For K2 (1-3), (4-6) and (7-8), the handicap is 6 minutes
per division.
Entries will also be welcomed from paddlers who are simply interested in touring
this pleasant stretch of the River Avon. Classes may be combined.
The 2010 event will take place on Sunday, November 7th. You can download the
course guide and entry form.
The
Avon Descent map
shows the start and finish of the race, and
also includes the positions of the weirs - choose "satellite" view and zoom in for a closer look. There are some
photographs of the weirs and guidance on shooting or portaging them, but be aware that conditions may vary considerably on the day.
Race Results
Results of the race are made available here soon after the event. Results from previous
years can also be downloaded.
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