Essex Winter Series 2011-2012
Race 4: Barking and Dagenham, Sunday 22nd January 2012
VENUE:
The race will be run from Barking and Dagenham Canoe Club, 1Porter House, Seawall Court, Barking IG11 7GQ Information on FINDING US contact John Green 0208 592 9904
Check in from 10:00 am
Pre-race briefing 11:30 am
Start 12:00noon
Classes and Rules:
Please see the Essex Canoe Association website (www.essexcanoeing.org.uk) for Essex Winter Series rules, details of the classes and registration form for team leaders and paddlers.
| Class Distance | (approx) | Portages |
| 1, 2, 3, 4 | 8 miles | none |
| 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12 | 6 miles | none |
| 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21 | 3 miles | none |
Booking and Fees:
The entry fee is £5.00 per seat for all classes. Please pay on the day. To pre-register competitors paddling in a class for the first time this season please use the form on the ECA website. All paddlers must be current BCU members, or of a BCU-affiliated club or other group. Otherwise, BCU day membership will be available for £2.50 on request.
Safety Notes:
Team leaders will be responsible for ensuring the competency of their team members,
SAFETY: Paddlers must ensure that their boats have sufficient buoyancy to support the boat and crew in the event of capsizing. Boats will be checked and all boats must go through the checking area.
All competitors must bring a buoyancy aid. We strongly encourage the use of buoyancy aids on our river. Conditions will determine the out come of buoyancy aids for over 18’s. Under 18’s compulsory.
Team leaders should ensure that their members are aware of the need for care in lifting and handling boats and are able to swim 50 metres in light clothing. Competitors are reminded that Canoeing and Kayaking are “Assumed risk” “Water contact sports” that may carry attendant risks.
Participants should be aware of and accept these risks, and be responsible for their own action and involvement. As with all river activities, there is a small risk of Weil’s disease.