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Supported by Knoydart and Carlisle Canoes

The Outward Bound Ullswater - Norfolk Island Challenge Race.

Sunday July 1st 2007

Start and Finish: Outward Bound Ullswater.

Distance: Approx 7 miles from Outward Bound around Norfolk Island and back.

Juniors under 14 and 16, race as far as Aira Point and back, approxiamately 3 miles

Classes:           Touring Open Canoe doubles The annual Carlisle Canoes shield race

Touring Sea kayak The annual Knoydart shield race

Racing kayaks Racing sea kayak, K1 or Wave hopper etc.

                        General purpose kayak


Prizes: Male, female, under 16/14 in all classes. (A fun, parent and child race too, so please bring the family)

Entry fee: £5 per kayak or £8 per canoe and £3 for single class juniors.


Please try to notify the organiser at least 1 week before, by contacting Nigel Timmins (pay on the day at above rates). Or write to Sheigra, Berrier Rd, Greystoke, CA11 OUD. Cheques made payable to Cumbria Canoeists.


Register at Outward Bound Ullswater (just off the A592), between 10am and 11:30am start is at approx 12:15pm. Changing and toilets are available at the start.

This is an open water race and conditions can be quite testing. Spray decks are compulsory for all kayaks, and all competitors must wear buoyancy aids. Course may be changed on the day. All competitors are responsible for their own safety, though safety boats will hopefully be on standby.

Cumbria Boats: The Perception Wavehoppers and a sea boat are available, free of charge to Cumbria paddlers. Contact Nigel Timmins to book one.

Results 2007


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Last modified: April 09, 2007