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B. Stortford Sprint Regatta (15 Sep 2024)

15/9/2024

Fifteen Stortford paddlers were joined at our home regatta by competitors from Chelmsford, Cambridge, Lee Valley, Hemel Hempstead and the LYR Boat Club, bringing the total number of participants to 46.

We were blessed with perfect weather. The club's volunteers and social committee laid on a good a good spread of cakes and tasty BBQ, so must take much of the credit for the success of the day.

Other volunteers timed the repeated runs of 500m, 200m and 100m that were made in groups of 3 in singles boats.

It was particularly pleasing to see several of our newest recruits taking part.

As well as the times for the different distances in K1 and C1, there was an opportunity after the lunch break to have a go in some K4s - many thanks to Chelmsford CC for bringing two of theirs along.

Results for Stortford paddlers:
u10 Boys - Alfie Azuga (bronze)
u12 Girls - Tilly Sell (gold)
u12 Boys - Rupert Kirkland (bronze), George Griffiths (6th), Toby Judge (7th)
u14 Girls - Libby Gaulton (gold)
u14 Boys - Jasper Kirtland (silver), Jamie Winstanley (5th)
u16 Boys - Eddie Kirtland (gold)
Senior Men - Jamie Bond (silver), Alex Scott (bronze)
Veteran Ladies - Kerry Hoar (silver)
Veteran Men - Robert Gough (gold)
SuperVet Ladies - Christine Meula (gold)
SuperVet Men - Petr Luksan (4th)
C1 - Petr Luksan (silver)
PaddleAbility - Alex Scott (gold)

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Sprint Regatta, Nottingham (7-8 Sept 2024)

8/9/2024

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A team of eight from BSCC went up to Nottingham for the final National Sprint Regatta of 2024 over a very damp September weekend. Paddle UK had provided a big screen so that those spending their weekend at the event did not miss the paralympics canoe sprint which was taking place in Paris, which added an extra bit of excitement to proceedings!

Jasper Kirtland was racing in the Boys D class for the first time, and had a very successful meet, winning his 200m heat, and coming 3rd in Final 3 (49.62), and finishing 4th in his 500m heat, again coming 3rd in Final 3 (2:24.29).

The Boys D class was incredibly competitive, with 7 or 8 heats and 3 finals in each race. Jasper joined forces with older brother Eddie Kirtland, racing up in the Boy’s C class K2 200m. They came 3rd in their heat to qualify for the final, but the effort took its toll, and they finished in 9th place in the final race (47.26).

Eddie also competed in the Boys C class, coming 5th in his K1 200m heat (46.70), and 7th in his K1 500m heat (2:13.45). He teamed up with Jasmine Seargent from Norwich Canoe Club to race in the Mixed Boys and Girls K2 class, coming 5th in their K2 500m heat (2:07.17), and narrowly missing out on qualification for the final. He also joined a scratch team of paddlers from other clubs to compete in the Boys B/C K4 500m race, where they came a very respectable 4th (1:48.38).

The club had three competitors in the Men D/Masters C combined class K1 200m race – Tom Barton finished 6th in his heat (52.42), Tom Holloway 5th in his heat (48.92), and Joao Spinola won his heat in a fantastic 44.71. Tom H qualified for Final 2, coming a brilliant 3rd (48.49), whilst Joao qualified for Final 1, coming 7th in 46.37.

Tom B and Joao also teamed up for the Men D/Masters C/D K2 1000, finishing in a creditable 5th place in their heat (4:47.38), and only just missing out on the final.

Also competing for the club were Jamie Winstanley in the Intermediate Boys class 500m K1 race, where he finished in 7th place (2:46.38), and Rupert Kirtland in the Mini Sprint B class (for under 12s), where he finished 7th in his 500m K1 heat (3:17.88). Both were in very competitive classes!

In the Paddle-Ability class, Oliver Klumpler finished 2nd in both K1 200m races, the first male and first junior paddler to finish in both races. He also achieved a PB of 58.96 in his first race, and promotion to a higher Paddleability time band.

Following the weekend’s racing, Joao has been promoted to Masters B, whilst Rupert has been promoted to Mini Sprint A.

Photos & reporting: Flora Klumpler

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BSCC at the Opening of Castle Park (1 Sep 2024)

1/9/2024

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Bishops Stortford Canoe Club joined many other local community groups for a celebration of the official opening of Castle Park, the upgraded and rebranded area incorporating the area around the Castle Mound, including Sworders Field, children's play area, skate park, paddling pool and new cafe facility.

The day also featured historic re-enactments, and displays of falconry and skateboarding, as well as opportunities to try archery and axe-throwing but the members of BSCC were kept too busy throughout the afternoon by a steady stream of enquiries to take time off to enjoy the other attractions.

The club took a display of racing boats, photos and leaflets to help to explain what the club is all about. In particular we also took along two ergos (paddle machines), which attracted a lot of attention.

Sixty people took the opportunity to try out the machines. After a chance to warm up (perhaps a misnomer on this incredibly hot day), they were encouraged to record their a 100m time, with the best senior and the best under-14 being awarded prizes at the end the day.

David G, Joe, Alex M, Eddie K and Tom H worked principally at supervising the ergos, while Kevin, Mick, Chris, Angela, Kerstin, Andrew and Alex S were on hand to answer questions about the club and what we can offer. Particular thanks are due to Kevin, David G and Mick who moved all the equipment.

After the event the club received a flurry of enquiries about membership, and a programme of invitations for tasters is now under way.

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B. Stortford Sprint Regatta (15 Sep 2024)

Sprint Regatta, Nottingham (7-8 Sept 2024)

BSCC at the Opening of Castle Park (1 Sep 2024)

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