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Annual Oxfam Exeter to Exmouth Kayak Rally, Saturday 5 July 2014
The fourth annual Oxfam Exeter to Exmouth Kayak Rally will take place on Saturday 5 July and we again appeal to all paddlers, of all ages and capabilities, to take up this enjoyable or challenging family day out for a worthy cause.
With a growing number of participants entering each year, it is hoped that we may be able to surpass the record set last year of 163 paddlers in 109 craft, raising £1400 for Oxfam.
The 2013 event saw representation from all over the South West, including a contingent from The Nags Head at Lyme Regis. But the highlight was the Exeter Execalibre Club Dragon Boat with a crew of 18 drumming its way through the flotilla of kayaks and canoes. We have since received enquiries from other dragon boat clubs who wish to compete with the Exeter Club at this summer’s event.
In spite of earlier interest shown by paddleboard outlets last year, we only had two entrants representing this supposedly growing sport. More people should stand up for this activity and we challenge them to join our kayakers and canoeists on the day.
With high tide at 1200hrs, we will have a later start this year setting off from Exeter basin between 0930 and 1030hrs to reach the canal end at The Turf to enjoy light refreshments before joining the river at 1230hrs.
The finish at Exe Sailing Club is expected between 1300 and 1400hrs, where a team of volunteers and staff will be on hand to supply weary paddlers and their families and friends with barbeque food and other delights.
There will be the customary entrance fee of £10 per craft or sponsorship with a dedicated online facility planned. Entry forms and details will be posted on the Exe Sailing Club website nearer the event.
Nick
With a growing number of participants entering each year, it is hoped that we may be able to surpass the record set last year of 163 paddlers in 109 craft, raising £1400 for Oxfam.
The 2013 event saw representation from all over the South West, including a contingent from The Nags Head at Lyme Regis. But the highlight was the Exeter Execalibre Club Dragon Boat with a crew of 18 drumming its way through the flotilla of kayaks and canoes. We have since received enquiries from other dragon boat clubs who wish to compete with the Exeter Club at this summer’s event.
In spite of earlier interest shown by paddleboard outlets last year, we only had two entrants representing this supposedly growing sport. More people should stand up for this activity and we challenge them to join our kayakers and canoeists on the day.
With high tide at 1200hrs, we will have a later start this year setting off from Exeter basin between 0930 and 1030hrs to reach the canal end at The Turf to enjoy light refreshments before joining the river at 1230hrs.
The finish at Exe Sailing Club is expected between 1300 and 1400hrs, where a team of volunteers and staff will be on hand to supply weary paddlers and their families and friends with barbeque food and other delights.
There will be the customary entrance fee of £10 per craft or sponsorship with a dedicated online facility planned. Entry forms and details will be posted on the Exe Sailing Club website nearer the event.
Nick
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