C2 Brave the Waves at Royal Marathon !

Saira who was competing in her first ever marathon canoe event at Royal yesturday looked incredably impressive along with her crew member Max - they stormed the start but due to the very challenging conditions were unable to maintain their lead, but both coped magnificantly, coming in a very credable 4th place. Big well done to all those that competed !

Hasler Trophy 2012 Update

Well done to all who went to Maidstone last weekend, it was great to see so many happy faces, good results as well.

This coming weekend 24th June is the Royal Marathon this is always a well attended event, and we can expect good to see a large number of competitors from Royal, Richmond and Elmbridge Canoe Clubs competing. The event is very well run, and refreshments are available before, during and after the race.

The river conditions at Royal can be a bit more demanding than the Wey so if you have any concerns please have a chat with your coach and maybe do K2 with a more experienced paddler.

Wey Kayak Club is currently leading the London and South East region with 36 points, but do under estimate the efforts that Royal, Richmond, and Elmbridge will make this weekend.

If you have not yet qualified for the Hasler final as an individual ie competed in 3 Hasler qualifying the following may help:-
1st July Wokingham
8th July Richmond
15th July Huntingdon, Ironbridge, and Bradford on Avon
19th August Tonbridge
25/26th August National Championships at Norwich
Please remember that if you want to race in the singles classes at the Hasler Final you need to have competed as a single in at least 3 Hasler qualifying races in year.

Happy paddling and look forward to seeing as many as possible Wey paddlers at Royal this weekend.

Maidstone Marathon

“the race was amazing, the river boats at Maidstone went really fast and we had to compete with big waves. Nearly fell in 5 times, but still a good laugh and went home with a medal and points for the club!!!” Jack Roadley

Lots of fun to be had at the Longridge activity weekend !

All present & correct - Oli,Felix,Sami,Jasper,Henry,Tom,Jack,Miki,Alex,Adam,Isla,Holly,Lucy,Ella J,Ella B,Sophie,Helen,Samantha & Emma

Ten boys & nine girls from the club spent the weekend trying their hand at team raft building, rock climbing & the 'awsome' giant swing all under the watchful eye of Pam & Eric - who are now lying down in a darkened room with sleep deprivation !
A fun time was had by all & here are some pics to prove it !

Boys it's supposed to go the other way round !

Miki just could not resist getting in a bit of 'Canoe'practice - Eric says "come back Miki !"

More pics form Longridge activity weekend !

Spiderman eat your heart out !

Attention !

Don't jump Ella !

Holly & Helen race for the top !

Ella B 'velcroed on '!

Longridge cont.....

Girls just like to have fun !!

Spot of sunbathing Helen ??

Decisions ,decisions & some sitting down on the job !

Can't resist a splash about - Ella J doing the blind fold challenge !

More pics from Longridge

Glad it's all over thumbs up ?

Is that pain or fear boys !?

Looks like a white knuckle or two !

Ahhhh smiles all round ...

Well not for long !

Hasler Marathons 2012 update

Well done to all our paddlers who have been competing in the Hasler Marathons this year. Its been good to see so many of you entering the races, as well as standing on the bank shouting support.
By my calculation (unofficial) the South East Regional Hasler Points are

Wey Kayak Club     681
Elmbridge                641
Tonbridge                629
Royal                       492
Richmond                477
Maidstone                369

As you can see pretty close.

We have 4 races left in our region and it is important that we maintain our focus on these races.

Maidstone    17th June
Royal           24th June
Richmond    8th July
Tonbridge    19th August

Please put these dates in your diary as well as the Hasler Final which is at Wokingham on 30th Sept.

I will put entry forms on the Club Notice Board and please talk to me and your coaches about K2s.