<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[My Site 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[My Site 1]]></description><link>https://www.richmondcanoeclub.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:08:56 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.richmondcanoeclub.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Well Paddled, RCC]]></title><description><![CDATA[We couldn't be prouder of the Richmond Canoe Club members who took part in this year's ThruDark Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Race]]></description><link>https://www.richmondcanoeclub.com/post/well-paddled-rcc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d68629bf4ea4bc230785c3</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:58:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b5da0c_5dbba7412f274347aa3918a7f6c80a48~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_522,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Simon Case</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richmond Canoe Club Christmas Auction!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The countdown is officially on! The online bidding for the Richmond Canoe Club Christmas Auction is entering its final hours.]]></description><link>https://www.richmondcanoeclub.com/post/richmond-canoe-club-christmas-auction</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695e7d9e02fef142333be4dc</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/281002_e7440355ff3944779826afeeec50426d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nick Garner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join us on the Thames this Sunday, 10 August, to see the year’s biggest canoe, kayak and paddleboard marathon race.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richmond Canoe Club are pleased to welcome paddlers back for our annual race on the River Thames at Ham, Richmond-upon-Thames. This year, we are pleased to introduce a new Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP) category to our line up! Parking/ Directions Directions from Richmond: follow road signs to Petersham/Kingston, then brown signs for Ham House to the car park or signs for CANOE RACE For Satnav, use postcode TW10 7RS. This will take you to the Ham House stables and then straight to the race...]]></description><link>https://www.richmondcanoeclub.com/post/join-us-on-the-thames-this-sunday-10-august-to-see-the-year-s-biggest-canoe-kayak-and-paddleboard</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695e7c5a02fef142333be15a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/281002_2a45cc4764114f14b163662e6e092952~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gareth King</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adult Introductory Courses Summer 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Would you like to learn kayaking (a double-bladed paddle) or canoeing (a single-bladed paddle)?Are you curious about competitive paddle sports? Do you want to be an active member of a year-round sports club?]]></description><link>https://www.richmondcanoeclub.com/post/adult-introductory-courses-summer-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695e7b1702fef142333bde24</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2025 14:26:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/281002_625da3b49da34750baf10146c32b1801~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nick Garner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal Hasler - This Sunday, 15th June]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s get as many entries in as possible and show up strong—let’s turn Royal RCC red!]]></description><link>https://www.richmondcanoeclub.com/post/royal-hasler-this-sunday-15th-june</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697791acf397423296aa67a0</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/281002_b1c4587bc39e44f0a5a510bd920bff3b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nick Garner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 of our u23 and junior paddlers have been selected to represent GB]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’re proud to announce that six of our u23 and junior paddlers have been selected to represent GB at the upcoming European and World U23 &#38; Junior Canoe Sprint Championships! Their selections follow performances at the April and June national regattas. We can’t wait to see them race in the next coming months!]]></description><link>https://www.richmondcanoeclub.com/post/6-of-our-u23-and-junior-paddlers-have-been-selected-to-represent-gb</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69778ff7ea2eced60845fa80</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:06:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/281002_3088b26602be453197a7d5886865ca9c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nick Garner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richmond Canoe Club 80th Anniversary! 12th Oct 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[It’s our 80th birthday! We’re celebrating with an event on October 12th. All members – new, old, former – are welcome. We’d love to see as many faces as possible from the past eighty years. Ticket numbers will be limited by the boat capacity. Please buy your tickets early to avoid missing out, and to help with catering. For more info please download the pdf document.]]></description><link>https://www.richmondcanoeclub.com/post/richmond-canoe-club-80th-anniversary-12th-oct-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697792a98aff15125e7b4d9e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/281002_92ce069801744824b71a974af09e7549~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nick Garner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[April Regatta/Euro Sprint and Senior World Cup Selection Recap 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two weekends ago, we participated in the first National regatta of the season in Nottingham. Despite the challenging conditions, with winds so strong they transformed the event into what felt like a sailing rather than a canoeing competition, our team faced the elements with determination. The lightweight division found themselves particularly battling a veritable wind tunnel, leading to some of the slowest times on record for many.]]></description><link>https://www.richmondcanoeclub.com/post/april-regatta-euro-sprint-and-senior-world-cup-selection-recap-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697793986e1e6fddb8195f59</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/281002_8cff57d7f6ed4029ab53c1bfd522e878~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nick Garner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Sharpe and Anoushka Freeman DW Champions!]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a remarkable display of skill and endurance, Tom Sharpe and Anoushka Freeman emerged as the victors of the 2024 Devizes to Westminster Canoe Race, marking a historic win as only the third mixed crew ever to clinch the title. The race, known for its grueling demands, was particularly challenging this year due to adverse weather conditions that led to a curtailed course, finishing at Teddington lock instead of the traditional Westminster endpoint.]]></description><link>https://www.richmondcanoeclub.com/post/tom-sharpe-and-anoushka-freeman-dw-champions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6977953ad87a588901628ec8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/281002_277df53a80da4f7e883d1bec2b0800e6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nick Garner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richmond Canoe Club Celebrates Success at National Canoe Marathon Championships 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are thrilled to share the news of our club members who recently competed in the National Canoe Marathon Championships 2023, held in Norwich. Our paddlers demonstrated exceptional skill and determination, with standout performances from Freya Peters, who secured the K1 U23 silver and senior K2 silver medals, and Owen Chisholm, who was crowned the U18 Junior Men’s Canoe champion.]]></description><link>https://www.richmondcanoeclub.com/post/richmond-canoe-club-celebrates-success-at-national-canoe-marathon-championships-2023</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6978a0a4adc80b1a8aa1bd8b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/281002_c10ea6026b444531b9c9cafdc55f3ac0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nick Garner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[U23 and Junior World, Italy Auronzo, Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The canoeing world recently witnessed a remarkable event at the stunning regatta course in the Italian Alps. With its breathtaking scenery, anyone attending the World Championships would have been left in awe. The Richmond Canoe Club (RCC) had the privilege of sending five talented individuals, Arthur, Dylan, Nelson, Shirav, and Owen, to represent Team GB, along with myself as their team coach. This achievement marked the highest number of junior/U23 paddlers from our club to be selected for a W]]></description><link>https://www.richmondcanoeclub.com/post/u23-and-junior-world-italy-auronzo-report</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6978a2f83f5f019ce863d430</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/281002_826ac0c6402f4d3ca6b475c61e773459~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_768,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nick Garner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richmond Canoe Club Named as Regional Sprint Academy by British Canoeing]]></title><description><![CDATA[British Canoeing is pleased to announce that Richmond Canoe Club has been selected as the first Regional Sprint Performance Academy. This prestigious designation aims to support athletes primarily in the U23 age group, helping them realize their potential and smoothly transition to the World Class Programme. The goal is to see athletes flourish, enjoy the performance environment, develop their skills, and learn from their experiences, ultimately enabling them to compete successfully on the inter]]></description><link>https://www.richmondcanoeclub.com/post/richmond-canoe-club-named-as-regional-sprint-academy-by-british-canoeing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6978a1d5b379a589f201d8c7</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/281002_20413ddc21da46409a9c3dc4b6837542~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_461,h_186,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nick Garner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympic Hopes Report (aka U15-U17 World Championship)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dylan (U17), Areg (U16), Owen (U16) and Fabio (U15) represented us at this year Olympic Hopes in Bratislava. This year the Olympic Hopes was more competitive than ever with 40 Countries, 800 participants (2 boats/nation were allowed to enter) We had people from all the big canoe nations from Europe, and all over the World from Canada, Brazil, Japan, USA, Argentine…etc Some events had 6 heats as the crowded entries.
Team GB (inc Scottish perf squad) achieved 7 A finals and 13 B finals. Our kids a]]></description><link>https://www.richmondcanoeclub.com/post/olympic-hopes-report-aka-u15-u17-world-championship</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697887a8adc80b1a8aa1843f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/281002_136fe30c162c4bb1b866d13cb9c45071~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_996,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nick Garner</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ivan Lawler Technique Class]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of the Richmond ‘coach the coaches’ programme, Ivan Lawler came by and did a masterclass format technique session with some of the canoe club coaches. Apart from winning seven world Championships, he is also an osteopath and has a great understanding of physiology and of course kayaking.]]></description><link>https://www.richmondcanoeclub.com/post/ivan-lawler-technique-class</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697b4eef4c1c36a19b7785fb</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2022 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/281002_e7440355ff3944779826afeeec50426d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nick Garner</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>