Duddon Canoe Club Coniston Race

Sunday 10th May 2009


This is a fun event run by the club ,so even  if you do not intend to race 
come and give your support and have a paddle locally , refreshments will be 
available and the event will be supported by UK canoes  who will be bringing 
some demo kayaks for anyone to use free . If you can and would like to help 
out in anyway please let me know cheers Gordon, (timekeeping, registration, 
etc.)

Start and Finish Machell Coppice Car Park. (Grid Ref SD310 952)

Distance Long Race 7.5km Machell Coppice to Peel Island and back.
       Short Race 2.1 Km from Machell Coppice to Fir Island and back.

Classes Touring Open Canoe Doubles+Singles
     Touring Sea Kayaks
     Racing Kayaks-including Racing Sea Kayaks, K1 or Wavehopper

     General purpose kayak (long race)
     Junior Lightnings/General purpose (short race)

Prizes   . Youth classes depending on entries.
(A fun, parent and child event, so please bring the family).

Entry Fee £5 per kayak or £8 per canoe and £3 for single class junior.

Register at Machell Coppice between 10am and 11.30am.
Start is at 12 noon.
Note There are no toilets at Machell Coppice.

This is an open water race and conditions can be testing. Spray decks are 
compulsory for all kayaks, and all competitors must wear buoyancy aids. 
Courses may change on the day due to bad weather. All competitors are 
responsible for their own safety, though safety boats will be on standby.

You can camp at Coniston Hall Campsite (015394 41223) situated opposite 
Machell Coppice.
Please try to notify me at least 1 week before by emailing Mac Knowles on 
Lanehead.mac@virgin.net or gj.furness@tesco.net