BLUNDELL S SCHOOL Devizes to Westminster Canoe Race

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1 BLUNDELL S SCHOOL Devizes to Westminster Canoe Race Roadcrews Handbook Thursday 21 st April 2011 To Monday 25 th April CELEBRATING 63 YEARS OF PERSONAL ENDEAVOUR

2 GENERAL INFORMATION Page 2 of 33

3 D/W What s it all about? The Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Race is the longest non-stop canoe race in the world. It starts at Devizes in Wiltshire and runs along the Kennet and Avon Canal, punctuated by locks, until it reaches the River Thames at Reading. It finishes under the Westminster Bridge in the heart of London, 125 miles from the start. It is a test of endurance, stamina, fortitude and courage. Not for nothing is it known as the Canoeist s Everest. It is held over the Easter weekend each year and has been a fixture in the British sporting calendar since 1950 Blundell s and the Race Blundell s students, staff and Old Blundellian members of the Blundell s Canoe club have been taking part in the race for many years. The event is divided into classes. Blundell s compete in the four day event, which starts on Good Friday and finishes on Easter Monday every year. Most paddlers enter the Junior K2 class, some go in as Junior/Veteran and the occasional a single paddler enters one of the toughest categories, the K1 event. This year, This year will again see crews in the Junior K2 class at present we have 3 crews training, let s see how many make the start line in Devizes on Good Friday? Page 3 of 33

4 Blundell s Race Results 2011 Category Crew Time Speed Position Endeavour Leah Doak and Luke Wynell-Mayow th Junior K2 Dylan Davis and Gerald Auger th 2010 Category Crew Time Speed Position Junior K2 Freddie Evans and Chris Boddington th Junior K2 Tamsin Cardale and James Evans th Junior K2 Harry Bruce and Edward Thompson st 2009 Category Crew Time Speed Position Junior K2 Tamsin Cardale and Elliot Prior th Junior K2 James Evans and Harry Bruce th Junior/Vet Bess Menheneott and Yan Yates th 2008 Category Crew Time Speed Position Junior K2 Austin Squibbs and Rory Findlay th Junior K2 Edward Jones and Edward Lock th Junior K2 Bess Menheneott and Thomas Treffry rd 2007 Category Crew Time Speed Position Junior K2 Rory Findlay and Tim Archibald 21.49: rd Junior K2 Austin Squibbs and Richard Carroll 22:23: st 2006 Category Crew Time Speed Position Junior K2 Ben Garth and Joe Lambert Barnet th Junior K2 Josh Albon and Jack Bruce th Junior K2 Will Harper and Jack Warne nd 2005 Category Crew Time Speed Position Junior K2 Jack Bruce and Edward Spencer rd Junior K2 Emma Hayes-Pankhurst and Josh Albon th Junior/Vet Alan Ker and John Ker rd 2004 Category Crew Time Speed Position Junior K2 Tom Garth and William Spencer rd Page 4 of 33

5 Junior K2 David Luther and James Waddington 25:13: st Junior K2 Will Kerr and George Daniell th Junr /Vet John Ker and Yan Yates th Senior K1 Michael Wright th 2003 Category Crew Time Speed Position Junior K2 Hugo Davies and Michael Wright th Junior K2 Peter Daniell and Alex de Tessier th Junr /Vet Steve Keane and Sandy Nightingale rd 2002 Category Crew Time Speed Position Junior K2 Michael Wright and Chris Sagar th Junior K2 Hugo Davies and Will Bosworth th Junior K2 Sandy Nightingale and Charlie Leigh Category Crew Time Speed Position Junior K2 C. Smedley and C. Dalrymple-Smith th Junior K2 S. Bisiker and H Vlasto 24:51: nd Junr /Vet Steve Keane and Will Nightingale 18:18: nd 1998 Category Crew Time Speed Position Junior K2 C. Smedley and I R Blessley th Junr /Vet R. Smedley and Steve Keane 17:49: nd 1997 Category Crew Time Speed Position Junior K2 D. H. Copplestone and A.A. Pilgrim th Junior K2 Charmody Briggs and J Banbury 22:16: th Junior K2 GHH Morris and C Hulse 22:36: th Junr /Vet R. Smedley and Steve Keane 19:27: rd 1996 Category Crew Time Speed Position Junior K2 D. H. Copplestone and S Pilgrim th Junior K2 G.E. Meadows and Darrel Keane 20:06: th 1985 Category Crew Time Speed Position Junior K2 SJ Barnes and MC Howgill 29:02: th Page 5 of 33

6 Record Holders: Highest Place Junior K2 Year Crew Time Speed Position 2003 Hugo Davies and Michael Wright th Fastest K2 Juniors Year Crew Time Speed Position 1998 C. Smedley and I R Blessley th Fastest K2 Mixed or girls crew Year Crew Time Speed Position 1997 Charmody Briggs and J Banbury 22:16: th Fastest Junior /Vet Year Crew Time Speed Position 1998 R. Smedley and Steve Keane 17:49: nd Overall Statistics Number of entries since race began Average Time Average Speed Average place ` hrs 12 mins 5.6 mph 24th Page 6 of 33

7 Background to the D/W The Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Race is the longest non-stop canoe race in the world. It starts in the quiet market town of Devizes in Wiltshire and finishes 125 miles later at Westminster Bridge, directly opposite the Houses of Parliament in the heart of London.. But DW is much more than just a canoe race - it s an adventure! It forces competitors to dig long and deep into their reserves of physical and mental stamina which is why the race is often called the canoeists Everest. Having the technical skill to paddle a kayak or canoe is essential but the most important quality needed to complete DW is raw determination. And the reward for making the mighty effort needed to cross the finish line is a sense of satisfaction so profound that many paddlers can t resist coming back year after year. The race can either be completed in one continuous effort or paddled over four days. The Senior Doubles event (often called the straight-through race) is non-stop and is exclusively for adult paddlers in a two person boat. The Senior Doubles crews set off from Devizes and simply don t stop till they get to Westminster, 125 miles and 77 portages later. For elite crews, this journey may take 17 or 18 hours the race record has stood since 1979 at an incredible 15 hours and 34 minutes - but it is a real achievement to break 20 hours and the bulk of paddlers take around 24. But however quick a crew is, everyone has to paddle through the night. Coping with deep fatigue in the hours of darkness is just one of the challenges facing DW paddlers in the straight-through race. Alternatively, the race can be done, in daylight, over 4 days. On the first day paddlers cover 34 miles, then 36, 38 and, on the final day, a mercifully short 17. The competitive 4 day classes include Junior Doubles, Senior Singles, and Veteran / Junior Doubles. Do not mistake the 4 day events for a soft option. Each day sees intense racing and the cumulative toll this takes on body and soul is considerable. Some of the most exciting racing, from a spectator point of view, takes place in these classes because the boats do not get so strung out as in the straight-through event. There is also a non-competitive 4 day Doubles category the Endeavour Class - for adults who prefer to take their time and enjoy the beautiful scenery the Thames Valley has to offer. More information can be found at Page 7 of 33

8 Information for Road Crews The Race Run every Easter weekend, crews arrive in Devizes on Maunday Thursday in the evening to register and spend the night at the Corn Exchange. They set off from Devizes early on Good Friday morning, paddling eastwards towards Westminster along the Kennet and Avon canal, before joining the Thames at Reading. The teams of two paddlers camp overnight at Newbury, Marlow and Teddington, before finishing the last 17 miles on Easter Monday morning with the outgoing tide. In total, the paddlers race 125 miles against teams from many British schools and competitors around the world. Although theirs is the responsibility for paddling the canoes along canal and river, they require a support crew to drive in a vehicle with supplies of food, water and drinks for them along the way. Necessity for a Road Crew The road crew for paddlers in the DW are highly valued. It makes a significant difference to paddlers when their crew are efficient and well organised. For paddlers competing in the Junior K2 event it is not possible to complete the race without a road crew to provide food, drink, encouragement and guidance. A Road Crew needs to be: Fairly fit - willing to sprint along a towpath on occasions, Patient willing to stand on a cold towpath for long periods of time Able to navigate the portages are not always easy to find on a map Confident drivers the narrow lanes and other support crews will be challenging Resourceful able to meet the strange and wonderful demands of their paddlers Cheerful able to smile in the face of wet, cold, boredom and other adversity Flexible able to adapt to the varying needs of the paddlers and conditions of the race Tolerant able to survive without regular sleep, food or comfort stops However, if you are looking for appreciation, please look elsewhere, your normally polite and cheerful child may well turn into a demanding, angry, verbally aggressive and critical person. They may well see your job as simple, even enjoyable and clearly you will have no idea what they are going through! The job of Road Crew Is to keep up with your paddlers, feeding them and replenishing their fluids at most of the pre-appointed stops (portages) on the way. You need to cheer for them and offer encouragement. You are the link between the paddlers, Blundell s team Coach and the DW race officials. You must make sure you are familiar with the rules; infringements by both paddlers and their road crews will mean penalty time points being added to the crews and can even cause disqualification. What should they be fed: At every stop the paddlers must eat something. Food needs to be prepared into bite sized pieces and you may only get one opportunity to stuff a piece of food into an open mouth as the paddlers run through the portages. Do not expect your crews to stop while you feed them. Likewise you will need to replenish their drinking bottles at most portages. See section on food suggestions. Page 8 of 33

9 If you should lose your Paddlers Firstly give them a bit more time, phone the Coach to see if he knows where they are. Then, if you are not sure where they may have got to, move on to the next point where your table or chart shows you can guarantee to be ahead. If they do not appear with the other boats whose numbers you recognise, then call the coach again and he will ring DW Information Centre on They may have a message for you or know something else you don't. Remember, lots of support parties lose their crews!! If the next checkpoint is close, then try proceeding to there and asking if your crew has been through. The role of team coach and coaching crew Mr. Yates is team coach, (herein after to be referred to as The Coach) he will monitor all crews so will not necessarily be at each portage. (This year Mr Yates is not competing himself. So will be on hand to help and advise whenever needed.) He will be able to tell you where he intends to be each day but in an emergency may have to be elsewhere. He will advise the crews, support you, assist emergency repairs or situations and will always have a vehicle with him capable of carrying canoes. We may have some Ex Blundellians (who have completed the race or been road crews themselves) to assist the Coach. Administration Each day road crews will need to determine the start time allocated to their paddlers and be on site well before this to support them in getting prepared for the day s racing. They should have, where required, washed and dried clothing, organized food and drinks for the day, identified the route on maps and discussed with other members of the team the actual portages where they intend to be in support. (This does not mean inflexibility and ad hoc arrangements are bound to occur each day). Each evening will be a formal briefing to team coaches and support crews must ensure that they in turn are briefed by The Coach on arrangements and any special notices which have been brought up at this meeting. Generally all this admin will be completed during the evening preceding each day s racing at Admin HQ The Coach s camp area. (Refreshments will be supplied). Please do not feel you are alone, The Coach and his team are willing and keen to help. Final day of the actual race It is the road crews responsibility to supply the bubby, bring a camera to record the glorious moment and to purchase the merchandise which will proliferate. After a shower and a change of clothes your paddlers may want to spend a little time in London after all, they have spent three days trying to get there, so be aware that they may not be very willing to get into a car and drive straight back to Blundell s! Page 9 of 33

10 Supporters Code of Practice IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY In the event of an emergency resulting in serious injury or loss of life, contact the Emergency Services: telephone 999 Please telephone the Blundell s team coach on If there is ANY emergency, contact the DW Information Centre Duty Officer on , or the nearest checkpoint official. For more detailed instructions, see the first page in the rule book. PROBLEMS INVOLVING YOUR CREW: RETIREMENTS ETC. If there are any problems please phone the Coach immediately on and he will then contact the race officials on your behalf. SUPPORTERS CONDUCT. Every year the DW race organisers have complaints concerning supporter behavior. Driving vehicles across private grassed areas, knocking down stones and brickwork. Using the facilities and car parks in hotels and pubs without being customers. Using front gardens as public loos. Noise at night can also cause considerable offence. Speeding down country lanes. Despite the demands of the race or the behavior of other support crews, please act with consideration to other teams and local people Advice on Food and Liquid for the crews Most paddlers use a camelback filled with water, please check that this is being drunk and replenish it where necessary. In addition here are a few dos and don ts Do Provide food and liquid at every meeting point Use some isotonic drinks but not at every replen. Give the occasional sip of sweet tea or hot chocolate (cooled appropriately) Ribena is effective and usually popular Cut food into bite sized pieces Try the following foodstuffs Banana Mars bars Flapjack Pieces of jelly cube Dried fruits (apricots etc) Marmite sandwiches Ham sandwiches Energy bars Grapes Don t Just give isotonic drinks Give apples Give foods which are not easily digestible Give Fizzy drinks Allow then to get away with saying they are not thirsty / hungry Page 10 of 33

11 Merchandise A variety of merchandise will be available for sale on the first and last days of the event and by mail order. A sample of the sort of items below: DW Fleece? Navy DW Logo on front can be personalized with school, nickname etc. XL, L, M, S Mens and ladies DW Hoodie? Navy Large DW Logo XL, L, M Tie? Navy Lapel badge? For all current prices please see the D/W web site Page 11 of 33

12 Registration at Devizes Thursday 21 st April Leaving school at around 1400hrs the boats and crews (if they wish to travel with school vehicles) will leave for Devizes. Boats must be registered with the committee on Thursday evening and all entries must be confirmed and paid for by then. Overnight ACCOMMODATION is free of charge, at the Corn Exchange in Devizes on Thursday night. Sleeping bags will be necessary. Friday 22 nd April Crews must rise in time to clean up and report for personal registration. At the Wharf a number plate will be issued to each crew and must be secured on the boat as directed. Any crew not displaying the number plate will be deemed to have retired from the Race. Crews must report for Kit Check one hour prior to intended start time. Before leaving Devizes crewmembers must have an identity wristlet, which includes the emergency number, attached to their wrist by a Race Official. This must not be removed during the Race. Also this year bibs/arm bands will be issued to the Team coach for the road crews, at present we understand that it will be two per boat. Please note:- Without this form of identification you will not be allowed on the course or near the portage areas, if you do and you are identified penalty points will be awarded to the race crews you are supporting and extreme cases my even mean disqualification for the race crews. Please talk to Mr Yates for advise, as at present this is a changing and untested rule of the race. Page 12 of 33

13 DAY 1 Devizes to Newbury Friday 22 nd April 2011 DEVIZES From Centre of town and Corn Exchange follow signs to the Wharf. The Wharf Car Park Toilets in Car Park Registration in Kennet and Avon Canal Trust Centre Upstairs Scrutiny etc in car park START Leave Devizes by London Road follow signs for Swindon Cross over canal and past Police HQ on left hand side Continue along A316 until you reach roundabout, signposted for Allington, Horton and All Cannings Over canal bridge past Bridge Inn Pub HORTON BRIDGE Limited parking Straight through Horton Over canal bridge Continue on main road signed to Pewsey Do not attempt to stop at All Cannings Bridge Turn Right Woodborough / Hillcott Follow main road through Stanton St. Bernard to Alton Barns T Junction turn right HONEY STREET BRIDGE Limited parking Use Pub car park Retrace route to Alton Barnes Immediately past junction you came from, turn Right Wilcot / Pewsey Through Alton Priors WILCOT BRIDGE Follow main road signed Pewsey into Pewsey PEWSEY WHARF From A45 enter Pewsey Continue north on road under railway bridge to Pewsey Wharf. Parking, Public toilets Page 13 of 33

14 The café owner at the Wharf is churlish and only allows use of his facilities, after interrogation, to customers. Retrace route to Pewsey A346 At mini-roundabout take Right fork At War Memorial turn Left Burbage B3087 Follow main Burbage road Ignore first sign to Wooton Rivers/New Mill Go into Milton Lilbourne Turn Left for Wooton Rivers at cross road Follow main route under railway bridge bear right signed Wooton Rivers BRIDGE OVER CANAL Very little parking here Continue towards Wooton Rivers At T junction opposite Royal Oak Pub, turn right WOOTON RIVERS Park in village. Continue over canal and railway bridge, bear Left, Eastern Royal Follow main road very narrow T Junction, bear right towards Eastern Royal T Junction rejoin B3087 at Eastern Royal towards Burbage At roundabout, straight over East Grafton/ Hungerford A338 To East Grafton Enter East Grafton. At Cross roads, turn left alongside a white cottage signed Crofton Single track road T junction, turn right over bridge CENTRE OF CROFTON FLIGHT Limited Parking Follow railway line then over railway bridge Crofton, follow main road Sharp left handed bend, turn right BOTTOM OF CROFTON FLIGHT Park here, DO NOT DOUBLE PARK Police issue tickets footpath over railway line, Turn right Continue along main road to Great Bedwyn At T junction bear left into Great Bedwyn Into village, past church to T junction Turn right towards Shalborne and Oxenwood Over Railway to canal Page 14 of 33

15 GREAT BEDWYN Park at the Wharf. (Do not go to the Village Hall today) Turn left out of car park back over the canal into the centre of Gt. Bedwyn At Three Tuns Pub, turn right to Little Bedwyn Follow signs for Little Bedwyn forking right at junction Turn right over railway and canal- signed to Bagshot DO NOT PARK on the bridge. DO NOT DOUBLE PARK Police ticket vehicles in this area Little Bedwyn is OUT OF BOUNDS to support crews Continue on main road through Little Bedwyn, signed Hungerford Continue along road Canal on left FROXFIELD FLIGHT (Lock 68) Parking and access to all three locks Do not leave car doors open. Beware of crews running beside your car. Continue along road, canal on left Turn left over canal and railway bridge to rejoin A4 Turn Right A4 Hungerford (Toilets on your right as you enter town) Co-Op usually open on Sundays for provisions. To a mini roundabout turn Right Pub John o Gaunt has car parking or Park in High Street HUNGERFORD LOCK Access is via towpath, from main street go down to bridge and walk along towpath From lower High street, continue up street under railway bridge Turn left into Park Street, signed Station On to Hungerford Common- canal on left, stay on Main road Next left past Pill Box towards Lower Denford, Over canal at Dunmill Alternative route From Hungerford return to A4 Turn right signed Newbury Turn right at Dunford Manor, signed Dunford and Dunmill DUNNMILL LOCK Limited parking DO NOT DOUBLE PARK Police ticket vehicles in this area Page 15 of 33

16 Head North from Dunmill to rejoin A4 Turn Right Along A4 turn right at crossroads for Kintbury Continue along road to level crossing Park in Station area NO PARKING IN DUNDAS ARMS HOTLE CARPARKS EITHER SIDE OF CANAL KINTBURY LOCK Public toilets for supporters and CREW Retrace route from Kintbury to A4 Turn right onto A4 towards Newbury Turn right at crossroads, signed to Marsh Benham/Hampstead Marshall Over level crossing HAMPSTEAD LOCK West of bridge, Limited parking Retrace route from Hampstead Marshall to A4 Turn right onto A4 and continue to Newbury 1 st roundabout continue on A4 to Newbury, passing over A34 2 nd Roundabout continue on A4 to Newbury Just after Starting Gate Pub and opposite Robert Sandilands School on left, turn Right Enter Old Bath Road At mini roundabout turn Right into Strawberry Hill Signed North Croft Recreation Centre Follow road around to right in front of Lion Public House At T Junction turn Right into North Croft Lane. Signed North Croft Recreation Centre Park in Car park at Recreation Centre NEWBURY CAMPSITE (END OF FIRST DAY) Walk around Sports Hall buildings and across football field behind. FINISH LINE Blundell s team and support vehicles will already be in place at the side of the Leisure Centre. Page 16 of 33

17 Day 1 Time Sheet 2011 Friday 22 nd April 2011 Devizes to Newbury Crews:- Names -- Location Miles Miles Stage total Devizes 0 0 All Cannings 6 6 Honey Street Pewsey Wootton Rivers Crofton Great Bedwyn Froxfield Dunmill Kintbury Marsh Benham (Hampstead Lock) Newbury Race Time Time Remarks Page 17 of 33

18 DAY 2 Newbury to Marlow Saturday 23 rd April 2011 NEWBURY CAMPSITE Crews put in near the wear, the start point is in the same are as yesterday s finish START Retrace route from Recreation Centre back to A4 At T junction turn Right in front of Robert Sandiland s School. Straight over next roundabout stay on A4 Get in right hand lane signed A339 Follow signs A339 Basingstoke/Winchester At traffic lights follow A34 Winchester, cross over canal, keep in the right hand lane At roundabout take 3 rd Exit into Bear Lane, signed Town Centre At mini roundabout Turn right in Wharf Road and car parks NEWBURY WHARF Ample parking Toilets for supporters and Crew Leave car park, Turn left at mini roundabout 1 st roundabout turn left back over canal, keep in left hand lane At bottom of flyover filter left signposted Thatcham Follow A4 out of Newbury Continue on A4 through Thatcham Leave town passing Texaco petrol station on the left hand side Straight over 1 st roundabout Take 2 nd exit off next roundabout signposted Station To next roundabout 1 st exit signed Crookham Go across level crossing and park in the station car park. OLD MONKEY MARSH (Lock 90) Park on left in Station Cark park Access to lock by foot across level crossing Turn right along canal side to lock heading west. Return to roundabout Retrace route to A4 Additional stop if required Turn right signposted Colthorpe Turn right at T junction and then take first exit at roundabout Cross level crossing, immediately turn Left down unmade road Page 18 of 33

19 Turn right across bridge over canal COLTHORPE LOCK Retrace route to A4 Note: No right turn at this point! Turn left towards Newbury and use next roundabout to turn back towards Reading A4 Heading towards Reading on A4 Turn Right at Coach and Horses signed Brimton MIDGHAM LOCK Limited Parking Retrace route back to A4 Follow A4 to Woolhampton In Woolhampton turn right at the Angel Public House into Station Road Continue over level crossing and canal to Rowbarge Inn OLD WOOLHAMPTON LOCK Retrace route to A4 turn right Follow A4 direction Reading At next roundabout turn right signed Kennet and Avon Visitors Centre ALDERMASTON Parking and Toilet at Visitor Centre Retrace route back to A4 Turn Right onto A4 Turn Right at end of Duel Carriageway at Winning Hand Public House into Ufton Lane Cross over Level Crossing UFTON NERVET LOCK Limited parking Retrace route back to A4 Turn right for A4 Turn Right at the Spring Inn, signposted Police Training College over Railway bridge TYLE MILL LOCK Over river to Canal at Tyle Mill Good Parking Page 19 of 33

20 Retrace route back to A4 Turn Right for A4 At roundabout take third exit to A4 and station At next roundabout take third exit to Arlington Business Park and station Continue through business part and on towards station At he end of a long straight road, running parallel to the railway line, pass station car park and turn left at roundabout Pass over canal swing bridge SHEFFIELD LOCK Theale Parking and access to lock 50 years on Turn left into ARC entry Bear left and follow track to canal Retrace to A4 At roundabout take A4 signposted Reading Straight over M4 junction 12 Follow A4 towards Reading Continue for 2.1 miles and filter right opposite the George and Dragon at traffic lights into Burghfield Road. Follow road over railway bridge BURGHFIELD LOCK Over canal bridge, park on left Lock is South West of the bridge 450 metres Retrace steps from Burghfield to A4, turn right Straight across next 3 mini roundabouts, signposted A4/Town Centre Straight over next set of traffic lights Down to main roundabout, turn right onto A 329 signed all other routes Down onto Inner Distribution Road COUNTY LOCK NO ACCESS Straight over next set of lights Follow signs All other routes /A4 Maidenhead Leave Reading on Kings Road, A4 towards Maidenhead BLAKES LOCK NO ACCESS Pass under railway bridge 1 st roundabout take 1 st exit signposted The Waterside Centre To next roundabout 1 st exit Turn left after 25m into car park or on road DREADNAUGHT REACH Page 20 of 33

21 Note - compulsory portage at this point Warm drinks available, an opportunity to warm up your crew, Spray decks must be opened so crews will have a brief compulsory stop while these are sorted. They can use public toilets. Spray decks must be brought into use from this point forwards Leave car park and turn left along dual carriageway At next roundabout take the 3 rd exit (This will return you the way you came) Do not drive over central reservation CCTV cameras in operation Return to roundabout at end of A329M Take 1 st exit Take slip road back onto roundabout on A4 Take 1 st exit A4 Next roundabout 3 rd exit A4 Next roundabout 1 st exit A4 Over railway bridge to crossroads Turn Left B4446Sonning Follow road through village to mini roundabout Turn left B4446 Thames Street Follow road over Thames NO ACCESS TO SONNING LOCK (55.4m) To next roundabout straight over To next roundabout 3 rd exit (right) to Henley A4155 Continue on A4155 to outskirts of Henley Straight over small roundabout Tesco on the right Immediately after Jet Garage on the right Turn Right Enter Mill Lane. Over railway bridge signed Henley Town FC MARSH LOCK (61.1m) 1 st opening on left to car park Exit car park, turn Right Retrace route from Marsh lock to A4155 Turn right Straight through Henley Town Centre Follow signs for Marlow A4155 To a pair of mini roundabouts Turn right at second mini roundabout A4155 Marlow Continue on A4155 to Hambledon In village MILLEND Turn left, signposted car park 500yds left Continue down road to car park (Beware height barrier) HAMBLEDON LOCK (walking access only) Walk back to A4155, turn right and cross road towards a mill house Between high wooden fences is a path which leads to a metal walkway Continue along this walkway/gantry to the lock (dogs do not like this part of the route) Page 21 of 33

22 Walk back to car park Retrace route from car park to A4155 Turn left, signed Marlow Straight into Marlow past War Memorial Turn right signposted BISHAM At end of high street, Mini roundabout Optional support at MARLOW LOCK Turn left, Station Road Take 3 rd Right (Fish and Chip shop on the corner) Down to end. MARLOW LOCK Parking limited Access via footpath at end of Garden Return to Marlow high Street Go over Marlow Bridge (beware, its narrow) 1 st left into Cookham Dean Under road bridge, LONGRIDGE SCOUT CAMP on left You will be told were to park( this is a very busy site please be patient CAMPSITE (END OF SECOND DAY) Walk through scout camp to river. Blundell s team and support vehicles will already be in place either in the main car park or in the campsite car park. Page 22 of 33

23 Day 2 Time Sheet 2011 Saturday 23 rd April 2011 Newbury to Marlow Crews:- Names -- Location Miles Miles Stage total Newbury Thatcham Woolhampton Aldermaston Theale Burfield Bridge County Lock 51 Dreadnought Sonning Lock Shiplake Marsh Lock Hambledon Lock Marlow Bridge Longridge Camp Race Time Time Remarks Page 23 of 33

24 DAY 3 Marlow to Teddington (Ham) Sunday 24 th April 2011 Marlow CAMPSITE Crews put in at the wharf, the start point is in the same are as yesterday s finish Exit Longridge, Turn Left Follow signs to COOKHAM Straight through Cookham Over level crossing B4447 Straight over mini roundabout Across village green to T junction RIVERSIDE ACCESS Turn left for support at Cookham Bridge (A4094) Very limited parking Back to T junction and straight on to Maidenhead Past car park with toilets on the right Continue towards Maidenhead At point where river runs parallel to road Car park on right BOULTERS WEIR Access is by foot, leave car in car park, turn right 110 yards to bridge over lock, past hotel and into Park Go to far end of Park Portage by weir Toilets open 24 hours Exit car park, turn Right To T junction / roundabout, turn left A4 Follow signs to Slough Over River, take 1 st right after railway bridge at traffic lights signed Dorney Reach Optional support at BRAY Turn right into Old Marsh Lane signed Camp Site 350 yds Take next right into very narrow lane past houses, immediately after sharp right hand bend take Left turn into private car park BRAY LOCK Access from rear of car park (may be restricted or closed) Back to end of Old Marsh Lane Turn right over M4 motorway Page 24 of 33

25 Through Dorney Reach to T junction Turn Right onto B3026 to Windsor NO ACCESS TO BOVNEY LOCK Access is available at St. Mary Magdalen Chapel, near Bovney Lock Continue on to Eton, past school To Traffic Lights Turn Left B3022 Windsor & Slough Follow signs for Windsor B3022 Go to roundabout Take first exit Windsor & Bagshot A332 over Thames Take slip road to Left (signed A308) Down to roundabout Take first exit signed Town Centre Straight over 3 sets of traffic lights To roundabout Take first exit Datchet B470 Under old railway bridge to river front bear Right (In high water conditions, COMPULSARY PORTAGE for competitors around bridge into lock cut, follow instructions) Over next set of lights, turn left at mini-roundabout after rail station into car park behind playing fields ROMNEY LOCK Foot access over footbridge at the left corner of the Pay and Display car park Turn right to end of road through gate on left Crossing lock by upstream gate at far end Turn left and follow path along to portage near weir Return to vehicle by reversing route Retrace route from Romney lock to main road Turn left over Thames B3021 into Datchet Follow signs for Staines and Old Windsor Cross Thames again Follow signs Staines and Egham A308 Turn left after Wheatsheaf Pub Into Church Road for OLD WINDSOR LOCK Follow Church Road to St. George s Farm (Ornamental railings) Turn left into Ham Lane G to end of Ham Lane Parking before footbridge on Right Only OLD WINDSOR LOCK NO VEHICLES ON TOW PATH Walk right along River 300m Retrace route from Lock to main road Turn left to mini roundabout 1 st exit sign posted Stains & Egham A308 (A30) Page 25 of 33

26 RIVERSIDE ACCESS After ½ mile, turn left into car park to meet crew on bank side Toilets at rear of National Trust Tea Rooms NO ACCESS BELL HOTEL NOR USE OF ITS CAR PARK Back onto Road through Park To roundabout, take 2 nd exit (straight over) Straight over small roundabout (Sainsbury s on right) To next roundabout- 1 st exit signed Staines Town Centre / Wraysbury B376 Cross over Thames Bear Right into 1 way system, keep right signed Shepperton B376 Continue on B376 towards Laleham 250 years past Anglers Retreat Pub on left Turn right into Riverway Proceed to end where Riverway meets Ryde Road Note Access to the river is via Public footpath on left of new builds (Thamesway) There is no vehicular access to the river at this point PENTON HOOK LOCK Access via footpath through entry to river front, turn right Retrace route from Penton Hook to main road, turn right On to next roundabout, turn right Shepperton B375 Take 3 rd turning on right at Three Horseshoes Ferry Lane Along river bank past Laleham Caravan Park Toilets in Council Car park Carry on under M3 CHERTSEY LOCK Park along roadside Continue to T junction Turn Left to roundabout, take 2 nd exit Shepperton B376 After approx 350 yds (just after Lee Motors) turn Right into concealed road Dockett Eddy Lane Long straight road to river SHEPPERTON LOCK Follow left bend along one way road. Parking on roadside as available Toilets for support or crews (Coin) Continue along road (heading downstream) Turn sharp left and follow road up Ferry Lane to B376 Turn Right To roundabout take 3 rd exit Sunbury B375 To roundabout take 3 rd exit Walton A244 Over Thames Left hand lane Page 26 of 33

27 Turn left at Lights signed Hampton Court A3035 Straight over next set of lights Carry on to next roundabout, take first exit (left) signed to Leisure Centre Straight down the road to mini roundabout Take 2 nd exit right Down rough lane to the pub The Wier Park car opposite pub SUNBURY LOCK (ROLLERS) Access by walking right along river bank crossing footbridge and continue 100m to rollers This is a limited area for road crews 1 road crew per boat ONLY at this point Retrace from Sunbury Lock Turn left back on to A3050 Waterworks on both sides of road MOLESEY LOCK on left Extremely restricted parking Access to lock back along river bank Continue to Hampton Court Bridge Turn left over river to roundabout, 2 nd exit (straight over) 2 nd exit over Kingston Bridge for Ham Follow Kingston one-way system Turn Left onto A307 (Richmond Road) After 1 mile turn left at traffic lights by Texaco Garage into Dukes Avenue (Becomes Riverside Drive) THAMES YOUNG MARINERS (End of Third Day) Signed on left. Park on field, left or right of road Walk follow road to the left of buildings then follow track to gateway into hedgerow and join bridleway. Turn right. Walk for approx 100m to small bridge Finish Line The evening briefing is especially important tonight as confirmation will be given to paddlers, support teams and road crews about the exact time for the start the next day. It is likely to be very very early so please be prepared for this. Blundell s team and support vehicles will already be in place in the top left hand corner of the campsite. Page 27 of 33

28 Day 3 Time Sheet 2011 Sunday 24 th April 2011 Marlow to Teddington/Ham Crews:- Names -- Location Miles Miles Stage total Longridge Camp Cookham Bridge Boulters Lock Bray Lock Romney Lock Old Windsor Penton Hook Chertsey Shepperton Lock Sunbury Rollers Molesey Rollers Ham Camp Race Time Time Remarks Page 28 of 33

29 DAY 4 Teddington/Ham to Westminster Monday 25 th April 2011 Ham CAMPSITE Crews put in from the shore, at slack tide just before the tide starts to ebb (go out) the put in off the bridal path, there is no access for road crews. The start point is in the same are as yesterday s finish but is a massed start viewed from above the river from the same point as yesterday s finish. The start time is dependant upon high tide. It is predicted to be very early this year but full details will be have been confirmed at the end of Day Three briefing.. Road crews are not required to support paddlers on the final day. They have no portages as they are on the tidalway. However, there are plenty of bridges to see your crews. Remember your crew will move quickly on this stage, boat speeds are rapid at this stage, assume 3mph above average. Suggested viewpoints are: Kew Bridge, Hammersmith, Battersea Bridge and Chelsea Bridge. However, if road crews wish, they may go direct from campsite to Westminster to secure one of the limited vantage points. Westminster. (St. Thomas Hospital / County Hall / London Eye) Parking for vehicles is at St. Thomas hospital car park. (Pay and Display) Follow signposts. Note A height restriction of 9 6 exists. Access to trailers may be restricted or excluded Crews and boats will be removed at the steps in front of County Hall. All K2s and C2s must be taken out at the upstream set of steps. Follow the instructions of DW officials at the County Hall steps. (Although it may appear otherwise, the steps and walkway in front of County Hall are private property). Reception for Crews is in the grounds of St. Thomas Hospital. CREWS ARE NOT PERMITTED INTO THE HOSPITAL BUILDINGS WEARING RACING CLOTHES Page 29 of 33

30 Day 4 Time Sheet 2011 Monday 25 th April 2011 Ham/Teddington to Westminster Crews:- Names -- Location Miles Miles Stage total Ham Kew Bridge Hammersmith Battersea Br Chelsea Bridge Westminster Race Time Time Remarks Page 30 of 33

31 Devizes to Westminster Race Time Sheet 2011 Crews:- Names -- Day Location Miles Stage Miles Total Time Remarks 1 Devizes 0 O All Cannings 6 6 Honey Street Pewsey Wootton Rivers Crofton Great Bedwyn Froxfield Dunmill Kintbury Marsh Benham (Hampstead Lock) Newbury Camp Newbury Thatcham Woolhampton Aldermaston Theale Burfield Bridge County Lock 51 Dreadnought Sonning Lock Shiplake Marsh Lock Hambledon Lock Marlow Bridge Longridge Camp Longridge Camp Cookham Bridge Boulters Lock Bray Lock Romney Lock Old Windsor Penton Hook Chertsey Shepperton Lock Sunbury Rollers Molesey Rollers Ham Camp Ham Kew Bridge Hammersmith Battersea Br Chelsea Bridge Westminster Page 31 of 33

32 Useful Phone Numbers Coaching Team Yan Yates (Coach) Silvia Road/Support Crews Please use this area for contact No of the support crews, please ensure the Team Coach also has copies of the Nos DW Information Centre Duty Officer: Only contact the duty officer in cases of emergency and after talking to the Team Coach first. Page 32 of 33

33 Please Read This DEVIZES TO WESTMINSTER CANOE RACE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN 1. WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY? For the purpose of this event an Emergency is defined as any incident (a) Resulting in serious injury or the loss of life of a DW Race participant or supporter or official (b) Requiring the rescue of a DW Race participant or supporter from a hazard on land or water; (c) Involving a search for a crew member missing and believed to be in danger; (d) Or occasion which the DW Duty Officer decides warrants the calling out of Emergency Services. 2. WHO TO CONTACT In the event of an emergency resulting in serious injury or loss of life contact the Emergency Services tel. 999 In the event of any emergency contact the Team Coach (Mr. Yates) on in the first instance. Only if he advises you to do so or is not contactable should you contact the D.W. Race Information Duty Officer, Tel or the nearest check point official, whichever is quicker. 3. INFORMATION TO GIVE In the event of an emergency be prepared to provide the following information to the Duty Officer. State that the message is under the D.W. Emergency Response Plan., Your name and status Race number of boat. Confirmation of crew name(s) Nature/time/location of the incident, Are supporters of the crew present at the scene? Which emergency services have already been informed? EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: Page 33 of 33