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

Live results for Thameside 1 – http://reading-canoe.org.uk/live-results/

Prerequisites for Thameside 1 tomorrow

1. Restricted entry

• Your crew must score 16 or above on the competency check (form attached)
• Please ensure you bring your completed competencies forms to check-in

1. Compulsory buoyancy aids for ALL paddlers
2. Mobile phone to be carried by all crews (working, charged, water proof)
3. Your kit and boat will be checked
4. If you caught by the course sweeper you will be asked to leave the course. Please bear this in mind.

Refund or Transfer to T2
If do not meet the criteria please let me know if you want the entry transfer to T2, or refunded.

Thameside 1 is on! We are still scoring the course at 16, your paddler assessment needs to be equal or higher than 16.

All additional measures previously stated will be place; restricted entry, compulsory buoyancy aids, mobile phone to be carried.

If you caught by the course sweeper you will be asked to leave the course. Please bear this in mind.

We are also continuing to monitor the course, if something changes beyond our control that we are not able to mitigate we might still need to cancel the event.

Please check the website regular for updates.