COURSE

The start on Saturday 14th October is at Speirs Warf, Port Dundas, Glasgow. The finish is at the Millennium Wheel, Falkirk. The distance is approximately 23.5 miles. Portages are required around the locks between Banknock and Bonnybridge in the last 5 miles of this stage.

The start on Sunday 15th October is above the Millennium Wheel and the locks of the Falkirk Interchange on the Union Canal. The finish is just before Leamington Lift Bridge, Lochrin Basin, Edinburgh. The distance is approximately 31 miles and as this is a contour canal there are no locks to portage.

All competitors are required to navigate the entire length of the canals. There will be mobile checkpoints in place to ensure that this is done. Competitors may portage in places other than around locks or natural blockages but at all times must follow the route of the canal and in no way shorten the course.

CLASSES

Entries will be accepted in the following classes:

A – K1/ C1- singles, one paddler, paddling the whole course.

B – K2 / C2- doubles, one crew, paddling the whole course.

C – K1 / C1 Singles Relay, 2 paddlers as a team, paddling alternate sections.

D – K2 / C2 Doubles Relay, 2 crews as a team, paddling alternate sections.

E – K1 / C1 Singles Relay Team, up to 6 paddlers as a team, paddling alternate sections.

F – K2 / C2 Doubles Relay Team, up to 6 crews (12 paddlers) as a team, paddling alternate sections.

G – Open Team Relay, up to 12 paddlers as a team, paddling alternate sections using any combination of craft.

CRAFT

Entries will be accepted from Kayaks, Canoes, Skis and SUPs.

AGE

Paddlers for Classes A and B must be over 16 years of age on 1 January 2023. There is no minimum age for paddlers in other classes, but care should be taken to ensure that paddlers are not over stretched, particularly in adverse weather conditions.

Team leaders are responsible for ensuring that a Parental consent form and emergency contact details are held for all team members under the age of 16 years who are not accompanied by a parent/carer.

ENTRIES

Entries should be made here. The closing date for entries is Friday 6th October 2023.

Entry fees

£20 per adult paddler in classes A, B, C, D

£15 per Junior (U18) paddler in classes A, B, C, D

£10 per paddler in classes E, F, G 

Be inspired by this video of last year's event here.