Marathon Training 14th June
Marathon training as usual this Saturday followed by trailer packing for Sunday. 2:00pm om the water and usual fees apply.
The Mike Jones Memorial Marathon Hasler Sunday 15th June.
The start and the control point will be at the Tidal Barrage, Barmby on the Marsh, Near Howden East Yorkshire DN14 7HX. There is a picnic site and free car parking available at the Barrage, please be considerate of other users of this venue when parking. SatNav – make sure it takes you to the Howden side of the river NOT the Goole side. See maps see our email (click here)
The River Derwent in generally slow flowing with meanders but wind may be an issue. There are no local shops in the vicinity. The nearest shops and petrol stations are in Howden.
Distances:
- Division 1-3 singles and 2 and 3 doubles – 12 miles Division
- Division 4-6 singles and doubles – 8 miles
- Division 7-9 singles and doubles – 4 miles
- Geoff Sanders Trophy A, B and C (Age under 14 1st January 2025) – 2 miles .
There will be no portages. All paddlers in Divisions 9 and above should wear their club colours to qualify for Hasler points. A plain coloured T-shirt in club colours is also acceptable.
Entry fees £8.00 for 18 years and over per seat, £5.00 for under 18’s in Hasler divisions per seat, £3.00 in Geoff Sanders Trophy races per seat. Check in time 10.00am to 11.30am with Race Briefing at 11:45am.
If you are making your own way there, drive straight through Barmby to the end of the road, then go through the Environment Agency gate. There is plenty of parking on the right.
Don’t forget your suncream and plenty of water to drink. There is no catering on site so you may bring sandwiches.