Event # 679 Back to Calendar

Paddler's Classic

Date 2011 May 07 Ical
Days/Times 10 am - 10K, 10:15 - 20k afternoon 1:30 - 10k
Location Fort Langley
Address Brae Island, Fort Langley
Details

Bedford Channel, Fort Langley Campground – Day use area

10.15 am -8k. K1, C1, OC-1 Bantam, Novice and Masters. Portage optional.

10.30 am – 20k - Marathon C2, K1, C1, Surfski, OC - 1 Open. This new course will start downstream then go upstream past the airport, and return first time in the channel to the portage at the start /finish line then second time around the island if conditions are favourable. Keep to the right when meeting other boats and give your competitors space when passing.
Safety boats and spotters will be located along race courses. Each race will be mixed, men and women paddlers.

The redeveloped Campground offers new washrooms and change facilities close to the staging area. Concession will be open for breakfast and lunch at the Fort Camping office building and of course camping is available also.
The first few boat trailers can park in the staging area. All other vehicles must park on Glover Rd.

Register by clubs by Wednesday May 9th - to Marlene Hoyt [email protected], or mail: PO Box 393 Fort Langley, BC, V1M 2R7
Inquiries to Grant Rawstron: 604-888-0129

Registration $10 per paddler

Sunday is Mother's Day and the Sprint paddling group will have flowering planter baskets for sale. Those who bought them last year will remember the terrific display they were for the whole summer......A GREAT MOTHER'S DAY GIFT!

Contact Grant Rawstron 604-888-0129
Type Competition
This is a Canoe Kayak BC sanctioned event
Category Multi-Discipline
Affiliate Fort Canoe and Kayak Club
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