It’s Been A While

At half-term, two of our junior sprint squad paddlers were in Portugal for a training camp, and taking part in the Nelo Winter Challenge race, and our wildwater paddlers went up to Scotland for a successful race on the Tay at Thistlebrigg. Back home, we had a 3...

First Win of the Year

This weekend saw the first big race of the year. Organised by Richmond Canoe Club the Frank Luzmore Memorial Marathon is run over the 20.5km and 3 portages between Elmbridge Canoe Club and Richmond Canoe Club. The weather was kinder to the athletes this year, but...

Change of Tack

The juniors had a great excuse for bad steering this weekend, trying out canoe sailing rather than their usual flatwater kayak training.

Cherwell Trash

Banbury paddlers spent the last weekend of the year taking a break from usual training. Led by Dom, a group of intrepid adventurers (and a dog) took to the wild, unchartered waters of the mighty Cherwell, hacking their way through jungle, before returning exhausted,...

Wildwater Racing

Three Banbury paddlers spent a busy weekend in the North East racing the Tour of the North.  Saturday was a classic and a team race on the North Tyne, and Sunday a classic and sprint on the Tees. There were great results for all 3 across the weekend – Rob in...