Monday 29 April 2013
Timetable for the May BCU Canoe Sprint Racing Regatta
Thursday 25 April 2013
Boat, Equipment and Clothing Sale at Wey Marathon, Sunday 28th April
Monday 22 April 2013
41st Amsterdam Waterland Marathon
We were invited by Edwin De Nijs, Ex European marathon champion and regular visitor to the UK in the past for our national marathon championships.
Race day saw clear skies but some strong winds which would make some of the exposed areas very challenging! There were 60 boats on the senior men's start with international athletes from Sweden Italy Belgium Germany Ireland and Hungary, a larger start line than at most world cups!
The 1st 1km was on a very wide canal straight into the wind, with Robin Koenders Dutch 1000m paddler in the middle of the field it was always going to be a very fast start. Jon Simmons and Tim Pendle (Norwich) both had great starts on either side of the canal, the race turns into a narrow canal so you can't afford to be trailing. A large group turned into the canal with Jon and Tim in close attendance. The canal at this point is similar width to the River Wey, a road running beside the canal meant I was able to watch the lead group with Edwin driving the route.
Jon started to struggle and as it we found out later had injured his shoulder soon after turning on to the narrow canal hanging on to the back of the lead group as Tim piled on the pressure at the front.
The first portage would see the lead group break up with Tim and Joep Van Bakel (Holland) taking a small lead. This portage is up and over a lock and nothing too challenging. The race then headed out on to a wide lake with a cross/head wind wiping up the waves for the next 3km.
The second portage was more challenging involving running the boat aground on the reed bed before running down a road and across a field of sheep before getting back into the boat from a floating reed bed. By this point Tim was away with Joep, a second group more than a minute behind contained Keith Moule (Chelmsford). Now the waterways were even narrower weaving through the fields for another 4km before emerging on the the large canal where the race started.
It was all coming down to the finish now with Joep and Tim keeping a very high pace, the race victory in a very quick 1hr 41.04 went to Joep with Tim in 2nd, Jon crossed the line in agony in 13th 6 minutes down on the leaders.
Edwin organised everything for us including fantastic accommodation an athletes meal the night before the race and a sight seeing tour of Amsterdam afterwards.
If you want a race that is very different and always has a very strong field you must go next year www.kvviking.nl
Wey Paddlers in Sprint World Cup Team
Sunday 21 April 2013
Update to April Regatta Results
Saturday 20 April 2013
Thursday 18 April 2013
Important reminder to coaches and experienced paddlers
Wednesday 17 April 2013
Beginners brave the swirls.
Here are the eager faces of everyone on week two of our April Introductory Course. All smiles!
I think everyone built on their week-one skills and/or knowledge, even if it was just how to fall out of a kayak more gracefully.
Most people went for a little swim today since conditions were a bit challenging (there was quite a reasonable flow on the river), but everyone managed to maintain their smile - or at least get it back once they were rewarded with a cup of tea at the end of the session.
Well done everyone for braving the conditions. See you next time for fun in "a selection of boats" - from open canoe to sit-on-top, white water, K2 and perhaps even a K4 if the weather is good.
Tuesday 16 April 2013
MAY REGATTA
OK you have seen the results from last weekend but it is now time to stop looking at the pictures of yourself on AEphotos as there is no time to lose: you need to get your entries in to your cheerful team leader by this weekend, 21 April. Don't disappoint him; he is eagerly waiting for your email. Just don't forget to use those forms.
For anyone else whose appetite has been whetted by the news and photos posted and want to give the May Regatta a try, come and see me on Thursday or Saturday.
Look here for the May Regatta Race Plan.
Finally a bit of warmth - invitation to paddle
Talk to me, or any of the other coaches if you've got any questions. Otherwise, see you on Thursday.
BCU April Regatta final results posted
(minor update 17/4, 7am)
Congratulations to Andy Reeve on promotion to Masters B!
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Lost Property ......... Used and New Kit & Equipment Sale
LOST PROPERTY NOTICE
All Lost Property will be sold on Sunday 28th April 2013
at the Wey Marathon and all proceeds to WKC.
Lost Property needs to
be reclaimed before Saturday 20th April, otherwise it will be
sold!
USED AND NEW KIT & EQUIPMENT SALE
Make some money and pick up a bargain.
If you have any kit and equipment that you no longer need, or things you do need, come to the Wey Marathon, Sunday 28th April.
Everyone has kit that they don’t need any more and it might be just the thing for someone else. Paddling clothing, shoes, gloves, hats, sunglasses, dry bags, books, DVDs, paddles, boats, spray decks, paddle bags and boat spares, anything paddle related.
How it works:
· You label up your items or just donate them to WKC.
· You keep the proceeds of your sold items and WKC receives a small %.
For details on how to sell or donate items contact fundraising@weykayak.co.uk
Would you like to help with the sale? Helpers get first choice at purchasing. J
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BCU April Regatta provisional results posted
Monday 15 April 2013
Saturday 13 April 2013
Elmbridge Junior Half Marathon
Monday 8 April 2013
Race Report:
Wey had high hopes of success with members of last years world championships team being ready to race after a hard winter of training.
Seniors men's race saw the expected race between Jon Simmons and Tim Pendle(nor) develop. A large group of 6 paddlers stayed with them for the first 4 laps before Jon and Tim showed their class and pulled away. Coming into the finish Tim held off Jon to take the win.
Senior women's race was also another Wey Norwich battle Fay Lamph took the race out hard from the start and by the first portage she was in a 2 way battle with Pheobe Ayres (racing for Norwich but we all know she's a wey paddler). Pheobe showed some new marathon strength staying with Fay for most of the race finally dropping back with 2 laps to go. Fay finished the race ahead of Pheobe.
Juniors boys saw Jack Childerstone and Ed Haws lining up on the start line, Jack showed his 200m speed off the start with Ed keeping close order. By the time they returned to view Ed was in a lead group of 4 with Jack a further 50m back. With Ed battling hard with Bruce Jones (ELM) for most of the race before pulling away for the win. Jack remembered he was supposed to be racing on the final lap working back through the field to finish 3rd.
Over all a very successful start to the marathon racing season for all Wey paddlers.
Saturday 6 April 2013
41st Wey Marathon Announced:
Gent Marathon:
http://www.marathon-canoeing.org.uk/marathon/media/Gent2013report.pdf
Friday 5 April 2013
British Summer Time
In celebration of the first club night since the start of BST we ran a time trial for those hardy enough to endure the coldest April day for 40 years (air temp 2ºC, a mean wind and flurries of snow). Seven arches and back is 2.8 km and on a good day the bench mark is 14'40" for Div 5: add about another minute for each division below. Three efforts makes for a full training session but I don't blame you if you found the showers more appealing after only one or two!
We will think about running another Thursday time trial next month.
Name | Class | 2.8k T1 (mm:ss) | 2.8k T2 (mm:ss) | 2.8k T3 (mm:ss) |
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Andy R/Mike W | K2 | 14:01 | 14:25 | |
Calvin | 14:44 | 14:17 | ||
Pete G | 14:25 | 14:22 | 15:09 | |
Dan J | 14:42 | 19:39 | ||
Joe S | C1 | 15:17 | 15:28 | |
James W | 15:23 | 15:43 | 15:49 | |
Cesar | 16:26 | 20:04 | ||
Richard HJ | 16:32 | 16:56 | ||
Allan B | 16:53 | |||
Paul T | 16:55 | 17:22 | 17:34 | |
Roy B | 17:45 | |||
Jackou | 17:47 | 18:47 | ||
Ottie | 17:47 | |||
Ollie H | 19:43 | |||
Susanna | 20:17 | 27:22 | ||
Rebecca | 22:42 | 27:29 | ||
Helen C | 27:57 |
Tuesday 2 April 2013
When in Seville....
Monday 1 April 2013
Club Night Thursday, 4th April
To celebrate the start of British Summer Time this coming Thursday, the club will be running a series of time trials at the club from 6 pm.
- Get yourself ready and on the water
- Warm up downstream
- Set off (30 sec intervals) from the club, around the 7-arches and back
- Repeat one or two more to make a full session
So come along this Thursday, find out how fast you are on the water, and help the coaching team find an appropriate training group for you.
As usual supper available afterwards from 7.30 pm.
Here's looking forward to a season full of long balmy evenings (Poggies, cags and spray decks are still available from the club shop).