Alex,Lucy & Oliver finish the H&H's season well !

Well done to Alex for winning the clubs H&H's junior trophy !

Congrates also go to Lucy for winning the U12 award.

Great paddling from Oliver too who has gone from strength to strength .....

Well done !

P.S sorry the pics are a bit old - but Dan yours were a bit blurry !!

Dash Hounders end on a high !

The Dash Hound winter series ended with the much anticipated awards & goodie bags ! Sadly Rachel Cawthorn was not able to make the prize giving this time but Jim stepped in to do the honours & Rachel very kindly signed 40 + photos so all had one to go with their medals!

Holly Hellyer & Jordon Martyn took away the U10's most improved awards, with Kuba Cranmer taking the u12 C1 most improved.

Special merit awards also went out to Ella Banks for being the youngest paddler to complete the series along with merit awards going to Oliver Ben Said, Henry Fieldus, Jasper & Felix Morgan. Oli Etheridge & Jack Roadly picked up awards for their determined efforts in a K2. Kuba was also awarded the special merit award on behalf of Eric for his true grit & determination in completing the series in C1.

(On later inspection of the times Josh Davenport u10,Samantha Martyn u12 & Tom Goldsack U12 have also been give awards, although Richmond paddlers won the most improved over all it was felt that Josh, Samantha & Tom should be awarded for there great gains over the series.)

A MASSIVE well done to all who took part you ALL did really well !

Fun on the slopes !

The u14's had loads of thrills & spills on their half term skiing & donutting day.

The group of 30 were split into two & enjoyed an hour of donutting & then an hour of skiing !

WATERSIDE & DW PADDLERS
Waterside A (12th Feb) is cancelled due to the canal being iced up.
Please refer to the Waterside website for latest info.

February Marathons

12th Feb Waterside A 14 miles 21 portages.  This race is run as a time trial and is a must if your proposing doing the DW this year. The race is only open to pre-entered crews, starting at Great Bedwyn and finishing at Newbury. The event this year is already over-subscribled There are changing facilities, with basic refreshments available at Newbury. The club does a great job running this series of races, and if you are competing I wish you well, and please ensure that your support crews observe the race officials instructions and park their cars considerately at portages.

18th Feb Marathon Training day at Norwich, specifically aimed at paddlers looking to represent GB in International races,

19th Feb Hare & Hounds and Dash hounds. Great winter series and preparation of the season 6 miles and 2 portages or 3 miles with no portages. These races suit all ages and ability of paddlers.

19th Feb Thameside 1. This is a 12mile race with 8 portages. Starts at Aldermaston and finishes at Reading Canoe Club. A good race like the waterside series this is run as a time trial, and is a good race to do if your doing DW. Reading Canoe Club. The portages generally are not to difficult however care is needed getting in at County Lock due to the high walls and there is a long run at the last portage. Support crews need to get to the finish early as the parking there is a bit limited. There are good changing facilities and refreshments available at the finish.

24th Feb Waterside B 19 miles 14 portages. This is hard race starting and finishing at Newbury, and often requires extended running on the return to Newbury. There are very low bridges and the canal can get very bumpy as you approach the turn, watch out for the returning crews. Parking at Newbury is a bit limited so get there early. This race is really for dedicated DW crews and experienced paddlers.

Have fun

Peter Gorman