The Devizes to Westminster Canoe Marathon is one of the great endurance races in the UK, possibly the world. It's an annual event that can be tackled by novices as a one-off challenge or be part of an all-consuming passion for the perfectionist paddler.
Either way, Richmond Canoe Club is one of the best club's to begin and develop your skills to tackle the task. We have a host of members who have completed and won DW across a wide range of categories and most are happy to share their experience.
Date for next year below. Turn up and see if you have what it takes. More information from the DW website.
DW 2009
Marathon dates: 10-13 April 2009
Build Up Training Events
Event
Date
Course
Distance
Portages
Frank Luzmore K2
TBC
Waterside A
15 Feb 2009
Great Bedwyn to Newbury
13.5 miles
21
Thameside 1
22 Feb 2009
Aldermaston to Caversham
12 miles
13
Waterside B
1 Mar 2009
Newbury to Aldermaston & Back
17.5 miles
19
Thameside 2
8 Mar 2009
Reading to Marlow
19 miles
8
Waterside C
15 Mar 2009
Pewsey to Newbury
23 miles
35
Waterside D
29 Mar 2009
Devizes to Newbury
34 miles
35
Training plans to come. If interested in taking part in the event for the first time, talk with Peter Barnes.
