Basingstoke Hasler

Basingstoke Canoe Club hosted the first Southern Region Hasler for 2017, and the Banbury team managed a 3rd place overall, keeping their qualification for the Finals well in sight. The juniors led the way again.  Although it’s apparently over a year since Toby G...

Taking On The World

Two Banbury paddlers from different disciplines have been selected for World Cup Competitions.  Rob Jefferies will be representing GB at the Senior Wildwater World Cups in Switzerland and Germany this June, whilst Joe Petersen has been chosen to race in the Junior Men...

Total Success in DW

In a race with a 25% failure rate, incredibly, all our Devizes to Westminster (DW) teams have conquered the 125 mile course with its 77 portages. Mark started with the weekend off on Friday with the first leg of the four day race, as he was competing K1).  Saturday...

More wins and more promotions

Whilst we wait for the Southern Region races to start, a group went off to Anker Valley on Sunday to enjoy the sunshine, and take on the might of the Midlands Clubs again. After their wins at Leamington, Izzy Bayliss (U12 Girls) and Robin Avery with Jerry Haycock (Div...

Frank Luzmore Memorial Race

A record number of Banbury paddlers took part in the Frank Luzmore Memorial Race this month – the first significant race of the year.  The 13 mile race with 3 portages was a good test of the winter training, and saw Arthur win the U18 boys race with Spencer from...