How lena kraus came 2nd in the 125 mile devizes to westminster. Devizes to westminster dw 125 mile boat race the le mans on water see below things to consider to have a safe and successful race. The dw starts in devizes, wiltshire, finishing at westminster bridge in central london, opposite the houses of parliament. Devizes to westminster international canoe race the. The race has been held annually over the easter weekend since 1948. The devizes to westminster canoe race dw is 125 miles, nonstop with 77 portages and takes place over this easter weekend. The devizes to westminster international canoe marathon is one of sports ultimate examinations of physical and mental endurance. To plan your visit to the event take a look at the interactive map. Devizes to westminster international canoe race rules. Hes even written a book about it, so i couldnt wish for a better coach. Amazing to see these people make it to the end after 125 miles and 24 hours or so of paddling. The finishing line of the devizes to westminster race. Crews and boats get out of the water at county hall steps just beyond westminster bridge. Richmond canoe club won the inaugural race and set a new nonstop record of 34 hours and 52 minutes.
Devizes to westminster international canoe race at. The discovery caused the devizes to westminster canoe race to start just over two hours late. The race is held every easter over a course of 125 miles 201. This easter weekend, eight crews from reading canoe club will tackle the tough devizes to westminster canoe race, paddling 125 miles and running over 77 portages, starting from devizes and finishing at westminster. The annual devizes to westminster international canoe race is the worlds longest nonstop canoe race. Devizes to westminster 2020 rule book page 4 of 40 in the event of retirement or emergency, call race control on 01189 6633 no late entries will be accepted. Gps navigation app and devizes to westminster topo maps click image for detail. Devizes to westminster international canoe race 2018. The devizes to westminster canoe race is just about the toughest thing you can do on two paddles, writes adventure athlete tobias mews. Dont try to get on to the steps follow the instructions of dw officials as the steps and the walkway in front of county hall are private property and you dont want to get in the way of your own crew or others trying to negotiate their boats up the awkward steps. K1s and junior crews do it as a stage race over four days, which i assure you is not easier. Strava track here it was a whole different experience to racing bikes a lot of it was type 2 fun dont know what type 2 fun is. Armed forces dominate the devizes to westminster international canoe marathon. Paddling through the pain barrier in the devizes to westminster.
Newsflare devizes to westminster international canoe. The first official race saw 17 boats take to the water, but only 10 managed to complete the course. You can view the current race progress using competitors boat numbers on the track. Devizes to westminster, 125 miles by kayak charlie. At devizes crews must report for kit check at least one hour before their intended start time. The loneliness of the long distance paddler the paddler. You can view the current race progress using competitors boat numbers on the tracking website. It is a nonstop race with the winner completing it in about. Newsflare simply promotes and sells it to our partners. Starting at devizes wharf, the route follows the kennet and avon canal for 54 miles to reading, where it joins the thames. Devizes to westminster canoe race support team driving instructions these notes are offered as a guide to people supporting teams competing in the devizes to westminster international canoe race.
Devizes to westminster international canoe race sporting visit. Devizes wharf kennet and avon canal wootton locks 4 bruce tunnel 502 yd locks 55 to 84 30 newbury lock newbury wharf. Recognised as being the classic build up for the devizes to westminster race, the series also offers its own challenge and to complete it is an achievement in. Devizes to westminster international canoe race has 4,3 members.
Any changes will be posted on the campsite noticeboard and uk. Devizes westminster canoe race day 1 10th april 2009. The race is 125 miles, including 77 portages carrying the kayak or canoe past a lock. Westminster pier, river thames this is a routemap template for a uk waterway. Another 54 miles later it reaches teddington lock, ending 17 miles later at westminster bridge. Devizes to westminster canoe race sporting event in. The easter weekend once again saw the annual devizes to westminster international canoe race dw take place. Starting on the river thames in devizes, wiltshire, the 125 mile race including 77 portages. Designed to help plan your race strategy and as an aid for crews when travelling the course to support devizes to westminster race participants. Devizes to westminster international canoe race sporting. For more information please click devizes to westminster canoe race.
Devizes to westminster international canoe marathon. Historic results dw is not responsible for content published on this website opens in new window. Sitting on the front bow deck of our boat, i was in a prime position to watch the devizes to westminster canoe race going through newbury. First held in 1948, the devizes to westminster canoe race, or dw, is often described as the canoeists everest. Material relating to newsreel story canoe race 5240. Devizes to westminster canoe race 2014 unfinished business. Read bens story of a personal crazy goal challenge that resulted in emotional and physical exhaustion, fighting off the desire to give up and ended up being a complete paininthea. Devizes to westminster international canoe race strip maps.
For those looking for something to photograph this easter how about the devizes to westminster canoe marathon. The race is a severe test of skill, physical and mental stamina and planning. Devizes to westminster canoe race events on the thames. It is 125 miles long with 77 portages where you have to carry your kayak around a lock.
In the event of retirement or emergency, call race control on 01189 6633. This is the unofficial facebook group of the devizes westminster international canoe. Organisers arranged a new starting point at quakers walk. To get to hambleden course mileage 64, day mileage 29. The devizes to westminster international canoe marathon. Devizes to westminster international canoe race facebook. We are cooperating with the relevant authorities in investigating the incident fully. Devizes to westminster international canoe marathon wikipedia. Devizes to westminster canoe marathon hampton canoe club. This year was the 70 th anniversary of the demanding four day, 125 mile paddle along the kennet and avon canal to the thames at reading and on down to london, finishing under westminster bridge. Newbury canoe club celebrates the 50th anniversary of the waterside series the waterside series of marathon races comprises of four races held on the kennet and avon canal in the spring.
The devizes to westminster canoe race is just about the toughest thing you can do on two paddles, writes adventure athlete tobias mews a twoman crew capsize moments from the finish line on the. Devizes canal body find delays canoe race bbc news. The race is held every easter over a course of 125 miles from devizes in wiltshire to westminster in central london. The annual devizes to westminster canoe race will take place from 30th march 2nd april 2018. This unique race was first run in 1948 and takes place over the easter weekend every year, which for many onlookers may seem like quite the wrong time of year for a race of this nature. Book illustrating the river section of the course from dreadnaught reach to westminster with all portages and main routes for support crews. Devizes to westminster international canoe race results. Over the easter weekend six launceston college sixth form students, three members of staff and one partner took part in this event.
All 125 miles of the devizes to westminster canoe race with some waypoints. I remember hearing about the devizes to westminster canoe race when i was about fifteen and thinking it would be a fantastic challenge. It might sound like a mild event but it is, in fact, an extremely demanding canal and river challenge, which involves racing 125 miles by canoe or. Devizes to westminster international canoe race 2016. The organisation reserves the right to refuse any entry. Devizes to westminster canoe race there have been very few years in the last 45 when the club has not had at least one entry in the dw race. Ahead of easter weekend, the directors of the devizes to westminster canoe race would like to remind all paddlers that no boats should be on the course this. Devizes to westminster canoe race nottingham kayak club. Royal marines devizes to westminster canoe race team 2017. Devizes to westminster canoe race finishes at westminster bridge. At reading the crews have an enforced portage, prior to heading down the thames towards teddington.
Witness for the prosecution london events theatre dates. Race directors said they were saddened to report a person had died in the final stages of the race on monday. Devizes canoe club stalwart determined to do devizes to. Devizes to westminster international canoe race 2016 youtube. First mixed pair wins the devizes to westminster canoe race. The devizes to westminster canoe race is a 125 mile paddle.
The devizes to westminster race is often referred to as the dw. We are taking part in the international devizes to westminster canoe race to raise money and awareness for the rainbow centre. Devizes to westminster canoe race support team driving. Sir steve redgrave quits devizes to london canoe race. Frequently referred to simply as dw, the race starts in. Support our paras is a charity which supports the parachute regiment and airborne forces through the welfare of veterans, serving soldiers and their families, and through the maintenance of its regimental efficiency, ethos. Reading canoe club takes on the devizes to westminster. The first day of the 2009 devizes to westminster canoe race. The devizes to westminster international canoe race. Hcc is not a racing club but some of our members do take part in races including the devizes and westminster international canoe marathon. The annual canoe race that spans 125 miles from devizes to westminster.
Three canoe teams compete in a race on a river in the netherlands. Over the easter weekend, emily and i paddled the devizes to westminster canoe race. Newbury canoe club celebrates the 50th anniversary of the. Every effort has been made to ensure that this information is correct. To donate, please visit royal marines devizes to westminster canoe. Widest choice of gps topo maps for the dw route and a variety of mapscales from a choice of cartographers. Devizes to westminster canoe race organisation home facebook. It is a tough race, in k2 seniors you do it in one hit, paddling through the night. The devizes to westminster international canoe marathon is a marathon canoe race in england. Devizes to westminster canoe race support our paras. Not for the fainthearted the canoe race covers 125 miles and includes locks, arduous paddling and a considerable amount of running. To complete this famous 125 mile journey from the far edge of the north wessex downs into the heart of london requires high levels of skill, stamina and determination. Devizes westminster 2015 text by peter hutchison photography by dominic james.
For even the fittest and healthiest the devizes to westminster canoe race is a huge challenge but for kevin dobson who has terminal cancer. Devizes to westminster international canoe race driving. Devizes to westminster canoe race entrants have taken advantage of the recent good weather to make up for lost training time due to the dreadful winter storms. At the time i was obsessed with paddling but i was miles away from either devizes or westminster and i simply did. Tiger and hamishs devizes to westminster canoe challenge 2017. Taking place over the easter weekend, its a gruelling course, 125 miles long including 77 portages. The majority of the competitors will take 24 hours so everyone will race during the night. The race is held every easter over a course of 125 miles 201 km from devizes in wiltshire to westminster in central london. Most years there are a continue reading devizes to westminster canoe marathon. Devizes to westminster canoe race international canoe race.
Devizes to westminster dw 125 mile boat race ironmate. The devizes to westminster international canoe race starts in devizes, wiltshire and finishes just downstream of westminster bridge in london, opposite the houses of parliament. Olympic rowing legend sir steve redgrave has pulled out of the annual devizes to westminster canoe race due to tiredness. Devizes to westminster canoe racers make up for lost. The devizes to westminster canoe race takes place every easter. This event takes place over the easter weekend, starting in devizes on good friday. A canoeist has died during the annual devizes to westminster canoe race. It takes place every easter and is 125 miles long with 77 portages completed in roughly 24 hours. The race has been held annually over the easter weekend since. The devizes to westminster canoe race dw is a 125 mile race that takes place every easter weekend. The devizes to westminster international canoe race starts in devizes, wiltshire, finishing just downstream of westminster bridge in central london, opposite the houses of parliament. Starting in devizes, wiltshire and finishing downstream of westminster bridge in central london, the race is 125 miles long and passes 77 locks which competitors must portage. Devizes to westminster canoe race are looking for volunteers.