We have a couple of clubs in the region that organise and compete in various canoe racing disciplines, whether Sprint, Marathon or White Water Racing.  You can find details of some of the events, training and introductory sessions here.

South Lakes Hasler Marathon - 22nd Sept 2019 - Borwick Hall Lancaster Canal

Duddon Canoe Club invite you to join us at the 2020 season Hasler Marathon on the Lancaster Canal.

Ideal location for beginners and experienced paddlers in open country side based at the historic Elizabethan Borwick Hall (B+B available ) on the edge of the Lake District and only a couple of miles from J35 of the M6.
Full details will be found on MRC web site or from the event organizer.
See photos of April’s race here https://www.flickr.com/photos/146827488@N05/albums/72157704828664402/with/33848283818/
Event organizer John Sherwen  johnsherwen@hotmail.com ​

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A Note from John Sherwen the organiser to potential participants:
"As newcomers to marathon kayak races thought I would give you a bit of info. you need to know.

• Beginners would probably be racing in DIV 9. The divisions start off at 1 min intervals so although there could be 50 boats racing only about 7 are in each start. You will encounter some of the others as it is a there and back race and the canal is narrow in places.  Div 7/8/9 races are 6K - about 40 - 50 mins.- the Dock is about 1K.
• The race is one of the 6 or 7 races over the year in the North West Hasler Marathon League (the top teams go to the Hasler Finals - about 700 boats from around the UK). 
• Although you should look on the event as a personal challenge you will get points for the Duddon team. All paddlers in Div 9 get points 1st 20, 2nd 19 etc. Any Paddlers from the UK can enter and we often have boat from Yorkshire coming over.
• There is a cost - race entry fee for our race is £6 adult £4 junior. there is also a requirement to have 3rd party insurance. Unfortunately the club insurance does not cover this for adults. Members of British Canoeing are covered and non members can buy an 'event ticket' on the day for £5. You can only have one event ticket a season. 
  
• If you decide to join British Canoeing as an 'on the water' member you can get joint /family membership but if you do this ask for separate membership cards /numbers as you need the number to enter the races.  Junior members of Duddon Canoe Club ARE members of British Canoeing so do NOT need to join again - Michell has the junior members cards.

I hope the above is not too confusing and we look forward to seeing you on the water."
john