NW Hasler and GB Assessment Race
Sunday 31 May 2015
Organised by Chester Sailing and Canoeing Club
Venue:River Dee, Chester. The event will be run from the CSCC dinghy park on Sandy lane, Chester CH3 5UX (OS Sheet 117, Ref SJ421660) GPS co-ords: N 53o 11’ 9.2” W 2o 52’ 10.4”
Hasler Race Classes:Singles Divisions 1 to 9
Doubles Divisions 2, 3/4 and 5 to 9
Lightning K1
Hasler Race Courses:
DivisionsDistance Portages
1, 2, 3 singles18.5 km3
2 and 3/4 doubles
4, 5, 6 singles13 km2
4, 5, 6 doubles
7, 8, 9 singles5.5 kilometres0
7, 8, 9 doubles
Lightning2 kilometres0
HaslerRaceTimetable:
Check-inbetween 09:30 and 10:30
Briefing10:45
Start of divisional races11:00
Start of Lightning race11:15
Assessment Race Classes and Course Details:
Senior Men K129.5 km5 portages
Senior Women K1/
Junior Men K1/
Senior Men C124 km4 portages
Junior Women K1/
Senior Women C1/
Junior Men C118.5 Km3 portages
Junior Women C113 km2 portages
Note: The course is based on a 5.5 km lap with a short final lap following the last portage. The portage is the same as the 2010 Nationals beach out beach in. Length 150 m approx.. Classes may be amalgamated depending on numbers at the discretion of the MRC.
Assessment Race Timetable:
Check inbetween 10:30 12:15
Briefing12:30
Start13:00
Refreshments:Light refreshments will be available for competitors after the race.
Rules:BC Marathon Racing Committee rules will apply.
All paddlers must show a valid comprehensive BCU membership card at check-in. Paddlers in divisions 1 to 6 who cannot show comprehensive membership will not be allowed to race. Paddlers in divisions 7, 8 and 9 may buy an Event Ticket for a fee of £5.
Paddlers in doubles divisions must declare their singles ranking status at check-in or they will not qualify for Hasler points.
Approved buoyancy aids must be worn by all division 7, 8 and 9 paddlers and Lightning racers. The wearing of buoyancy aids by under 18 year old paddlers in other divisions is advised but is ultimately at the discretion of team leaders/parents. All paddlers are warned that there will be a considerable amount of other river traffic using the race course and due care must be taken when racing.
Entries:Send entries via the HRM system or on the attached form together with the correct entry fees (cheques payable to Chester Sailing and Canoeing Club) to
Sarah Swallow Tel 01244 314214
e-mail:-
Entry fees£6 per seat senior
£5 per seat junior
£2 per seat Lightning
£5 Event Ticket
Hasler Prizes:Prize giving will take place as soon as possible after the end of the Hasler race. There will be a prize for the winner of each quorate race plus others as appropriate.
Chester 1 Marathon
31 May 2015
Entry Form
Return to:Sarah SwallowPhone 01244 314214
J/S/L/V/C / Division
entered / Singles
Division if K2 / Entry Fee
enclosed
Name of club………………………………………………………………………
Name, address & phone number of team leader
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