Harefield Marafun Canoe Races
Second Sunday of the Winter Months at Noon.
The Race has three distances: 6.4 miles for racing boats; 3.4 miles for other boats or less experienced paddlers and 1.2 miles for beginners. The 1.2 mile race starts and finishes below the bridge at Coppermill Lock, opposite the Coy Carp and has no portages. Location on Google Maps, for Sat Nav users the post code is: UB9 6HZ and is with easy access from the M25 (J17). – Same location as the Harefield Slalom.
The other two races start and finish above the mill stream adding a bit of excitement to the more experienced paddlers and the spectators!
Paddlers new to the series can either estimate their time or start at the beginning of the session.
Entries cost just £2.00 per person, new paddlers always welcome, no need to pre-enter just turn up at the Coy Carp and enter on the day.
For more information email: canoeing@thesharks.org.uk or call Neal on 07951 770241. web: http://www.thesharks.org.uk
Harefield Winter Series Details
The Winter races will run on the second Sunday of each month, beginning at Noon.
We will be running the 3.5 mile and the 6.4 mile races with the staggered start, but it is elapsed time that counts
Paddlers are reminded that there will always be the chance to warm up and enjoy the hospitality of the Coy Carp after the race. This establishment is very supportive, please respect their hospitality and please park at the farthest end of the car park to enable their customers the closer spaces.
Dates:
Sunday 9th October 2011
Sunday 13th November 2011
Sunday 11th December 2011
Saturday 7th January 2012
Saturday 11th February 2012
Saturday 10th March 2012 - This race has been cancelled. New date is 17th March.
Saturday 17th March 2012 - New Date.
You can use any kayak or canoe to take part in this event.
(But long kayaks, ie K1 or K2’s, go through the water faster and with less effort than shorter kayaks).
You are paddling along the Grand Union Canal and it is sheltered from the wind.
A path runs along side the length of the canal.
I am planing to attend this race so if you require a kayak taken down or a lift then please let me know.
If you wish to take part in this event then please remember to book out any club equipment with Adrian Boyce – The club equipment officer.