Circuit on Lough Erne – Upstream start at the Round ‘O’. Paddle up through Enniskillen and beyond for approx. 5km. Turn around a bouy. Proceed downstream to just beyond the Round ‘O’. Turn around a buoy. Repeat for long course. Upstream finish after 1 lap for short course, after 2 laps for long course.
Water: Deep, ‘flat’ water is to be expected. Obviously it is shallow near the banks, and some ‘chop’ can be expected depending on the weather and other water users. There may be plenty of cruisers and other river craft out on the course and unaware we are racing – be careful and follow the rules of navigation at all times.
Classes:
Course:
Water: Deep, ‘flat’ water is to be expected. Obviously it is shallow near the banks, and some ‘chop’ can be expected depending on the weather and other water users. There may be plenty of cruisers and other river craft out on the course and unaware we are racing – be careful and follow the rules of navigation at all times.
Classes:
Erne Paddlers Marathon Race
Sunday 18th September 2011
Venue: The Round ‘O’, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh
Entry fees: Seniors £10 Juniors £5
Last entries: 11.30am Races start: 12.00pm
20km Long Course
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10 Km Short Course
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Div 1 K1
Div 2 K1
Open K2
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Div 3 K1
Div 4 K1
Open K2/T2
Seakayak
General Purpose
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Prizes: will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places (dependent on adequate entries) in the above classes. Best unplaced female and junior may also be awarded.
CANI League: Points will be awarded to members of CANI clubs in the usual CANI League classes (Senior, <18, <16, <14 over both distances, singles only) but prizes will not be awarded – prizes are as detailed above. This race is aimed at proper competitive racing paddlers, and is not a ‘come try it’ event. We are hopeful that experienced racing paddlers will support us as a new fledgling club. Any ‘novice racers’ who wish to take part are welcome to enter the sea kayak or general purpose classes so long as they are confident they can paddle 10km without assistance, even in the event of a capsize.
Safety: Pre-race briefing at approx 11.45am. All rules of navigation are to be adhered to. ICU safety rules apply. Neither the organisers nor the CANI/BCU/ICU accept responsibility for any damage or loss to persons or equipment. ICU/CANI/BCU membership cards will be required when entering – anyone unable to provide them will need to purchase CANI day membership (£3) for insurance purposes.
Rules: www.irishmarathoncanoeing.comOrganiser: Sonja Cassidy – contact at racing@ernepaddlers.org.uk, or see www.ernepaddlers.org.uk. You can pre-enter by sending your details by email.
CANI League: Points will be awarded to members of CANI clubs in the usual CANI League classes (Senior, <18, <16, <14 over both distances, singles only) but prizes will not be awarded – prizes are as detailed above. This race is aimed at proper competitive racing paddlers, and is not a ‘come try it’ event. We are hopeful that experienced racing paddlers will support us as a new fledgling club. Any ‘novice racers’ who wish to take part are welcome to enter the sea kayak or general purpose classes so long as they are confident they can paddle 10km without assistance, even in the event of a capsize.
Safety: Pre-race briefing at approx 11.45am. All rules of navigation are to be adhered to. ICU safety rules apply. Neither the organisers nor the CANI/BCU/ICU accept responsibility for any damage or loss to persons or equipment. ICU/CANI/BCU membership cards will be required when entering – anyone unable to provide them will need to purchase CANI day membership (£3) for insurance purposes.
Rules: www.irishmarathoncanoeing.comOrganiser: Sonja Cassidy – contact at racing@ernepaddlers.org.uk, or see www.ernepaddlers.org.uk. You can pre-enter by sending your details by email.
Directions
Link for google map to round O - http://is.gd/roundoSat nav co-ords (latitude and longitude) 54.34885, -7.64917
facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Erne-Paddlers-Marathon-Race/240971382608751ernepaddlers webpage -www.ernepaddlers.org.uk/eventsFrom Ballyshannon direction:
Follow signs for Enniskillen. You will enter the town area on the A46. Come past a petrol station, then past Portora Castle and Portora Royal School. The Round ‘O’ is down on your LEFT before you come to the bridges.
From Irvinestown/Kesh/Ballinamallard direction:
Follow signs for Enniskillen. You will enter the town area on the A32. Turn RIGHT at the roundabout at Donnelly’s motorstore toward Town Centre and the hospital. Follow this road past the hospital to the end. Turn RIGHT at the roundabout and get into the lane for DONEGAL. This takes you through 2 sets of traffic lights, over a bridge, RIGHT and then LEFT. The Round ‘O’ is then on your RIGHT.
From Belfast/Fivemiletown direction:
Follow signs for Enniskillen. You will enter the town area on the A4. Past Tesco on your left. Through another set of traffic lights, then LEFT at the next set of lights (next to Dunnes). Go straight on through lots of lights past Erneside shopping, past the Forum and past KFC – all on your left. STRAIGHT through the next set of lights, over the water, RIGHT then LEFT at the end of the bridge. The Round ‘O’ will then be on your RIGHT.
From Sligo/Belturbet direction:
Follow signs for Enniskillen. You will enter the town area on the A32/A4. Go past Western Motors (Toyota) and Craigville Garden centre on your right. You will see the lough on your right and bridges – don’t go over the bridges. Go STRAIGHT through the lights and then immediately LEFT toward Donegal. The Round ‘O’ will be on your RIGHT.
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