Sprint Regattas

Also known as Flatwater Racing.

Several venues around the country run regattas. National regattas currently take place at Holme Pierrepont National Watersports Centre.

Paddlers need to reach qualifying times to race in the lower classes. (This is organised at the club.)

Promotion between classes is on times.

Information about Sprint Racing

Races are divided into Men, Women, Boys Under 18, Girls Under 18, Boys Under 12, Girls Under 12, Boys Under 10 & Girls Under 10.

Races are also divided into Canoes or Kayaks

Racing is in singles, doubles & fours in 9 lanes.

K2 start at Holme Pierrpont

Youth K4 start at Holme Pierrpont

Distances are 200 metres, 500 metres & 1000 metres.

Entries are made on the club noticeboard 3 weeks before each event. See below for 2010 Calendar.

(Nottingham Women racing against Wey at 2009 Interclubs.)