{"id":3799,"date":"2021-10-06T19:57:28","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T18:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gscc-online.com\/news\/?p=3799"},"modified":"2021-10-06T19:57:28","modified_gmt":"2021-10-06T18:57:28","slug":"tony-and-shirley-pell-memorial-marathon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gscc-online.com\/news\/2021\/10\/06\/tony-and-shirley-pell-memorial-marathon\/","title":{"rendered":"Tony and Shirley Pell Memorial Marathon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

October 17th<\/sup> at Brigg starting at 12 noon<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s just under a fortnight to our Hasler Marathon race at Brigg. Normally we have two a year but Covid led to the April event being cancelled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event is named in honour of our club founders and we would like to see as many club members taking part as possible<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marathon is a great way for paddlers of all ages, experience and ability to have fun racing against paddlers from other clubs.  There will also be refreshments available to make it a good family day out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event is divided into Divisions so that you will always be racing against people of broadly similar ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyone over 14 can start in Division 9 singles or doubles and ANY boat can be used.  We regularly have double Canadian canoes racing and some have even completed the event successfully in plastic kayaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under-14s (on 1st<\/sup> January 2021) have their own races and in the past we have had 8 year-olds showing the older youngsters how to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our best paddlers will race over 8 or 12 miles but all newcomers (and many of our regular marathon paddlers) will race a 4 mile loop through the town and down to the bridge at Castlethorpe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under 14s have a two mile race to the White House and back \u2013 under-14s are allowed to enter the 4 mile race if they feel up to it.  Earlier this year Connor entered the 2 mile event and was doing so well that he decided to carry on and complete the 4 miler, catching up with a number of the more experienced paddlers in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cost is \u00a38 for adults; \u00a36 for youths and \u00a34 for under-14s entering the junior races.  Entries should be made in advance but fees can be paid on the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Club equipment will be available to use but you will need to reserve this (see below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why not give it a try?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To enter please send me the following information by Thursday 14th<\/sup> October<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.     Name, gender and date of birth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.     British Canoeing number if known \u2013 if not I need your email address so that I can register you with British Canoeing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.     Event you wish to enter (Singles, Doubles, Junior)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.     Type of boat (Kayak, Double Kayak, Canoe, Double Canoe, other)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to borrow any club equipment I will also need to know<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7        Type of boat (Tempest, Pulsar, Tor, Trimmer, Lightning, double racing kayak, double canoe etc)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7        Paddle (Max, Nano, Orka, Braca or other)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7        Buoyancy Aid (yes\/no)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This will be a great end to our normal outdoor season \u2013 so come along and join in the fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graham (disciplines@gscc-online.com<\/a> )<\/p>\n\n\n\n

p.s.  We will be continuing with marathon get-together sessions on Saturday afternoons at 2 pm \u2013 weather permitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The event is named in honour of our club founders Tony and Shirley Pell, who started GSCC in 1982.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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