Romsey District are taking part in this event at the end of September.
The Basingstoke Canal Challenge is to paddle 2, 6
or 8 miles in the fastest possible time.
The event will start at Colt Hill (Odiham Wharf), Odiham (MR
747516 sheet 186 or Explorer 144) between 9 and 10 a.m. (6 and 8 miles) and 10
a.m. and 10.15 for 2 miles. The event will finish at the same place by 2 p.m.
Each entrant will be timed over their chosen distance, and the emphasis is as a personal challenge rather than a race. Both single and double canoes and kayaks are eligible.
The event is organised by the North Hants Water Activities committee, and all competitors are encouraged to seek sponsorship in aid of the charity ‘Accessible Boating’.
After expenses have been deducted all entry
fees will be donated to ‘Accessible Boating’ and
donations will also be accepted and given to the charity. Last year we raised
£621.16 and since 1998 we have raised a total of £9,165.82. Each entrant will be timed over their chosen distance, and the emphasis is as a personal challenge rather than a race. Both single and double canoes and kayaks are eligible.
The event is organised by the North Hants Water Activities committee, and all competitors are encouraged to seek sponsorship in aid of the charity ‘Accessible Boating’.
Certificates will be presented to all those completing the challenge, and a Group trophy will be awarded to the Group having the 4 fastest paddlers over the 6 mile course - based on the elapsed time of their 4th placed paddler - irrespective of the distance paddled by that competitor. The qualifying paddlers must be composed of 1 Adult, 1 Explorer and 2 Scouts; although an Explorer may take the place of an adult, and a Scout may take the place of either an adult or Explorer. Explorer Scouts may be part of the group to which they previously belonged, or now have a relationship.
A special trophy, Paul’s Paddle, will be awarded to the fastest Warranted Scouter over the 6 mile course.
At each distance, medals will be presented to:
- the first three Scouts / Guides (under 15 on the day) paddling a General Purpose canoe
- the first three Explorer Scouts (under 18 on the day) paddling a General Purpose canoe
- and, if different, the first placed boat irrespective of age of paddler or type of boat.
If you have gained BCU 1 star or Paddlepower
Passport you could also take part. Contact peterbourne@tinyonline.co.uk for
full info
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