Thames Valley Hasler

The club was 3rd at the recent Thames Valley Hasler, hosted by Wokingham Canoe Club.   It proved to be a very successful day for the Flack family, with Annelies and Robin coming 2nd in Div 3 K2, whilst their parents were 2nd in Div 4 K2 (Andy, with Max D) and 3rd in...

Irene and Kirsten Just Can’t Stop

Irene and Kirsten, previous winners of the Veteran Women’s class of the 125 miles Devizes to Westminster race have been at it again – this time the 96 miles of the Cheshire Ring.  Another non-stop effort, the women were the only K2 to make it through the...

Good Form at Falcon

Another good day’s racing last weekend at the Oxford Falcon Hasler. As ever, a really well-run race by our nearest neighbours, who not only organised it brilliantly, but were also top club on the day, with maximum points. BDCC finished 3rd – pipped to the...

Something for Everyone

Despite the best efforts of the weather, there was still something for everyone last weekend. On Saturday we had people all over the country. The club ran a mixed K2 session on the Thames at Wolvercote. It’s always good to get out on the river as a change to the...

The Season’s Underway

It’s been another busy couple of weekends with a mix of racing. A small team went to the Anker Valley Marathon, and there were second places for Noah in Division 4 K1 – his highest placing at this level so far, and for Colette with Rachel T-F in Division 6 K2....

The Everest of Marathon Canoeing Conquered

Known as the Everest of marathon canoeing, the Devizes to Westminster is, for many, the pinnacle of long-distance canoe races.  This year we had one crew in the non-stop Senior Doubles (K2) class, and three in the four-day stages race for Senior Singles (K1).  Last...