Fast paddling in the morning (new adage)…. Check out the start list and the result will be published during the event

This weekend Reading Canoe Club is host the Marathon Nationals, check out course briefing and course fly-by videos of 3.5km 20km course.

We are still taking entries for non-quorate class

Currently it’s all systems go for the National Marathon Championships taking place this year at Reading Canoe Club, on the prom side, 10th & 11th July.

And the team need your help!

We will need volunteers the day before setting up and over the two days it’s on – 10th and 11th July. Even if you are racing, you can enjoy helping – there is a great buzzy atmosphere to the event.

To volunteer, please sign up on Google Form

Or you can sign up on the noticeboard at the club.

If you have any queries regarding the Nationals, please use this email address:
nationals@reading-canoe.org.uk

Entries for racing itself will be open from 28th June.

See you there!

There will be no on-site campsite this year. The requirements from Reading Borough Council, unfortunately, mean it is not possible for us to have a campsite. We will try to pursue having camping for future events.

There are plenty of accommodation is available in the Reading area, here are a few camping options in/near Reading.

Unfortunately following yesterday’s government announcement, and the British Canoeing statement on events and gatherings in light of COVID-19, RCC will need to cancel the Thameside 2 race this year.

Please contact us via info@reading-canoe.org.uk if you require a refund.

Regrettably we have not been able to secure a suitable replacement finish for Thameside 2 on Sunday. Therefore we have taken the decision to postpone the event.

The only viable date is Sunday 22-March, between Watersides C & D. We are currently starting the process to make this happen. Further updates to follow.

Please contact us via info@reading-canoe.org.uk if you require a refund.

We are still waiting to hear back on our alternative finish option. Please bear with us.

Quick update, the weather conditions mean that we will not be able to to use Longridge Activity Centre for the finish. We are currently looking at alternatives and hope to post an update later today.

Special Measures – given the river conditions there will additional measures in place and entry restriction. Details to follow.

As always a big thank you to everyone supporting this year’s event on and off the water. Apologies to those who were not able to take part due to the restrictions, and a special acknowledgement to paddlers who have donated their entry despite not racing.

Check out the final results for T1 2020

Refunds or transfer to T2 – All requested refunds have been processed, so if you have not heard from us and still want a refund or transfer to T2 please drop us an email.

Feedback is a gift, feel free to share any constructive feedback.

See you all at T2