Category: Winter Series

B. Stortford Winter Series Marathon (3 Nov 2019)

6/11/2019

Twenty-two paddlers turned out for the club's home race - including a welcome return for Joe Surrage. All the more welcome for securing a gold medal in the Vet Mens K1 race! Mike Toomey won the new fastest UltraVet medal in the same class.

Also on the long course, Mike Panrucker & Chris Sze put in a good performance to come 8th in a strong field of 17 boats, and were also the fastest SuperVet crew.

On the middle distance course, Jamie M & Jamie G again proved a strong pairing as they rocketed to victory in the u16 K2 class. Kerstin won bronze in the ladies race but was also the fastest lady vet.

There was also a silver for Libby in the u12s as the 2nd fastest girl, and a bronze for Edward K as the 3rd fastest boy.

Brand new club member Thomas B acquitted himself well in his first race, in which he found himself pitted against an unusually large field of very experienced competitors.

7 miles (6 portages):
Senior K2 - Mike Panrucker & Chris Sze 8th (1:07:13), Jacque & Dave Cayford 14th (1:22:45)
Vet Mens K1 - Joe Surrage 1st (1:02:53), Mike Toomey 7th (1:13:19), Kevin Warbrick 9th (1:17:18)
u18 Boys K1 - Connor Higgins 5th (1:13:57)

5 miles (3 portages):
u16 Boys K1 - Thomas Barton 11th (1:12:04), Alex Mulvey (ret)
Ladies K1 - Kerstin Queeney 3rd (55:45)
u16 K2 - Jamie McAdam & Jamie Gaulton 1st (55:11), Maddison Loveday & Catherine Robinson 3rd (1:13:20)

3 miles (1 portage):
TC2 - Josepha Wallbank & Jo Brewer 6th (46:36)
u14 Boys K1 - Jack Gaulton 5th (33:14)
u14 Girls K1 - Eilidh White 4th (35:07)
u12 K1 - Edward Kirtland 3rd M (37:33), Libby Gaulton 2nd F (38:14), Hudson Loveday (ret)

Ten clubs entered teams. Stortford came second overall, behind Chelmsford and ahead of Leighton Buzzard. We were joint first with Chelmsford for Dick Grieve points (based on performance by novice juniors only).

Full race results are on the FRA website. See photos of the Stortford race in Angela's Flickr album

Leaside Winter Series marathon (17 Feb 2019)

19/2/2019

Nine Stortford paddlers competed at the fifth race of the Winter Series in mild and sunny conditions. As this was last race, there were also end of series trophies in addition to those won on the day.

This has very much been Octavia's season. She rounded off the series with another win, to make a total of three wins and one second place, making her the series class winner of the Ladies class, and she also remains the holder of the Ladies Vet trophy for the 3rd successive year.

On the 7-mile course, David G and Adam both put in excellent races against a high standard of competition to take gold and silver in their respective classes.

Eilidh and Catherine took on the junior K2 class this year and have not missed a race throughout the series - this paid off with a second place series award. Similarly, solid scoring across four races brought a third place series award for Jamie G in u14 Boys, in addition to the bronze medal won on the day.

7 miles:
Senior K1 - Adam Beaumont 2nd (59:04)
Vet Mens K1 - Ricky White 5th (1:11:46), Steve Whipp 9th (1:16:29)
u18 Mens K1 - David Gurney 1st (1:02:21)

5 miles:
Ladies K1 - Octavia Abbott 1st (54:22)
u16 K2 - Eilidh White & Catherine Robinson 3rd (1:07:18)

3 miles:
u14 Boys K1 - Jamie Gaulton 3rd (36:27)
u12 K1 - Jack Gaulton 7th (44:47)

Full race & series results are on the FRA website.

BSCC SERIES RESULTS:
K1 F 16+, 1st overall & 1st Vet - Octavia Abbott
K2 u16 & MC2, 2nd - Eilidh White & Catherine Robinson
K1 M u14, 3rd - Jamie Gaulton

The size of the Stortford teams have been much reduced this season, and as a result we finished in third position overall, behind Chelmsford CC (1st) and Leighton Buzzard CC. We finished 5th in the Dick Grieve league (points scored by novice juniors) and in 3rd place for the Bob Porter trophy (for participation by u12s).

See Angela's Flickr page for some photos of the Leaside race.

Chelmsford Winter Series marathon (13 Jan 2019)

15/1/2019

Octavia won her 2nd gold medal of the season at the Chelmsford Winter Series marathon, coming 1st in Class 4 (Ladies K1). Stortford's other medal winners of the day were Catherine and Eilidh as the first female crew in Class 3 (u16 K2 & MC2).

There were just 11 paddlers from Stortford at this race. The size of the team was reflected in the club's overall position of 4th, behind Chelmsford CC, Leighton Buzzard CC and Cambridge CC.

8 miles:
Senior K2 - Jacque & Dave Cayford 17th (1:21:51)
Senior Mens K1 - Adam Beaumont 5th (59:42)
Vet Mens K1 - Mike Toomey 5th (1:12:40), Kevin Warbrick 6th (1:14:45)

5 miles:
u16 Boys K1 - Connor Higgins 5th (51:51)
Ladies K1 - Octavia Abbott 1st (48:40)
u16 K2 - Eilidh White & Catherine Robinson 6th (1:02:33)

3 miles:
u14 Boys K1 - Jamie Gaulton 5th (26:43)
u12 - Jack Gaulton 7th (29:43)

With two races still to go, BSCC is standing 3rd in the Winter Series league table. Full race results and individual series positions can be found on the FRA website.

Cheshunt HYMB Winter Series marathon (9 Dec 2018)

10/12/2018

For the second time this Winter Series, the Stortford team numbered only a dozen competitors, but some good individual performances secured a third place for the club.

Euan took Stortford's only gold medal of the day - his second win in u18 boys this series, placing him third overall in the class to date, but a strong contender for the class trophy.

Adam & David continue at the top of the class table in Senior K2, having won bronze at this race, and Dave H is joint first in Vet Men's K1.

A capsize just after the start caused Octavia to retire, but her success at the earlier races means that she is still third overall in Ladies K1 and well ahead of the field for the Vet Ladies trophy, whilst Kirsten (4th overall so far in this class) is leading the SuperVets.

7 miles (4 portages):
Senior K2 - Adam Beaumont & David Gurney 3rd (51:15), Mike Panrucker & Ian Abrams 9th (1:00:15), Jacque & Dave Cayford 17th (1:00:42)
Vet Mens K1 - Dave Hallam 5th (57:30)
u18 Boys K1 - Euan Caton 1st (55:53)

5 miles (4 portages):
u16 Boys K1 - Connor Higgins 6th (44:26)
Ladies K1 - Kerstin Queeney 5th (47:46), Octavia Abbott (DNF)
u16 K2 - Eilidh White & Catherine Robinson 3rd (59:52)

3 miles (2 portages):
u14 Boys K1 - Jamie Gaulton 4th (30:47)
u12 - Jack Gaulton 8th (37:10), Libby Gaulton 10th (38:14)

The club was third in the Dick Grieve league - this is based solely on the performance of novice juniors - all of Stortford's points DG points being won by the Gaulton family!

Full race results on the FRA website, including class standings to date. See photos of the Stortford race in Angela's Flickr album

B. Stortford Winter Series Marathon (4 Nov 2018)

5/11/2018

We had excellent weather for the start of the new Winter Series, hosted at our own club as usual. The 127 competitors included a large field of senior K2s on the long course (19 boats) and a good turn out of u12 K1s on the short course (16 entries).

On the long course, Euan won gold in the u18 Mens K1. Adam B & David G were narrowly beaten into second place in senior K2 by less than a minute, despite an excellent performance. Dave H won silver in the Mens Vet race.

On the middle distance, Octavia took gold in the Ladies K1, and Kerstin was the first SuperVet. On the short course Jamie G won the silver medal in u14 Boys and brother Jack did well in u12s, coming 7th.

7 miles (6 portages):
Senior K2 - Adam Beaumont & David Gurney 2nd (57:22), Tim Beaver & Neil Boast 7th (1:10:02), Ian Abrams & Gordon Bullock BAD 9th (1:10:20), Jacque & Dave Cayford 17th (1:22:20)
Vet Mens K1 - Dave Hallam 2nd (1:05:25), Mike Toomey 7th (1:11:46)
u18 Boys K1 - Euan Caton 1st (1:02:44), Murdo White 6th (1:33:58), James Daly 7th (1:33:59)

5 miles (3 portages):
u16 Boys K1 - Connor Higgins 5th (54:05)
Ladies K1 - Octavia Abbott 1st (53:39), Kerstin Queeney 4th (56:08)
u16 K2 - Eilidh White & Catherine Robinson 3rd (1:12:35)

3 miles (1 portage):
u14 Boys K1 - Jamie Gaulton 2nd (33:02)
GP - Mick Hussey 3rd (42:29)
u12 K1 - Jack Gaulton 7th (38:16), Gemma Beazley 9th (41:41), Edward Kirtland 12th (45:35), Killian O'Dwyer 14th (45:41), Libby Gaulton (retired)

Ten clubs were represented. Stortford came second overall, behind Chelmsford and ahead of Leighton Buzzard. We were also second on Dick Grieve points (based on performance by novice juniors only).

Full race results on the FRA website. See photos of the Stortford race in Angela's Flickr album

Leaside Winter Series marathon (28 Jan 2018)

3/2/2018

David G. put in another stonking performance in Boys u16 K1 to take Stortford's only gold medal of the day.

Octavia won silver in Ladies K1 and was also the fastest Vet, while Kirsten was first SuperVet. Eilidh took bronze in the u12 event.

BSCC were 4th, both overall and in terms of Dick Grieve points (performance of novice juniors).

7 miles:
Senior K2 - Jacque Cayford & Dave Cayford 20th (1:16:35)
Vet Mens K1 - Mike Toomey 7th (1:08:00), Steve Whipp 9th (1:15:33)

5 miles:
u16 Boys K1 - David Gurney 1st (47:43), Murdo White 7th (58:26), James Daly 8th (58:55), Connor Higgins 9th (59:19)
Ladies K1 - Octavia Abbott 2nd (52:41), Lexie White 4th (55:12), Kerstin Queeney 8th (1:00:28), Catherine Robinson 11th (1:18:59)
u16 Girls K1 - Emilia Boylan 5th (1:00:55)

3 miles:
u14 Boys K1 - Jamie Gaulton 8th (43:47)
u12 K1 - Eilidh White 3rd (41:50)

Full race results on the FRA website.

The presentation of the medals for the day was followed by the end-of-season prize giving.

Only four Stortford paddlers had managed to clock up the maximum 6 race entries this year: James D, Octavia, Catherine and Eilidh.

Reduced attendances across the board from both juniors and more experienced team members impacted on the the club's league points, but we narrowly managed to retain our usual 2nd place overall. This was also reflected in the number of Stortford paddlers bringing home series awards this year:

K1 M Vet, 1st - Danny Beazley
K1 F 16+, 2nd overall & 1st Vet - Octavia Abbott
Marathon C2, 2nd - Malcolm Duckworth & Gary Aldam,
3rd - Paul Surrage & Richard Baker
K1 u12, 3rd - Eilidh White

See Angela's Flickr page for a few photos of the Leaside race.

Leighton Buzzard Winter Series marathon (21 Jan 2018)

22/1/2018

We were expecting a day of driving cold rain, so the snow came as somewhat of a surprise. Medals were won by Danny (Gold, M Vet K1), David (Gold, M u16 K1), Octavia (1st F Vet K1), Kerstin (1st F SuperVet K1), Catherine (1st PaddleAbility F K1). BSCC were fourth overall, behind L. Buzzard, Chelmsford, and Barking.

8 miles (2 portages):
Senior K2 - Jacque Cayford & Dave Cayford 12th (1:28:18)
Vet Mens K1 - Danny Beazley 1st (1:05:14)

6 miles (2 portages):
u16 Boys K1 - David Gurney 1st (54:40), Murdo White 4th (1:04:23), James Daly 6th (1:11:25)
Ladies K1 - Octavia Abbott 6th (1:00:50), Lexie White 9th (1:07:21), Kerstin Queeney 12th (1:09:22), Catherine Robinson 15th (1:28:49)

4 miles:
u14 Boys K1 - Jamie Gaulton 5th (59:27)
u12 K1 - Eilidh White 4th (53:41), Jack Gaulton (rtd)

Full race results on the FRA website. See photos of the Chelmsford race in Angela's Flickr album.

Chelmsford Winter Series marathon (14 Jan 2018)

14/1/2018

Stortford came second again at Chelmsford. Medals were won by Danny (Gold), Octavia (1st Vet Lady), Emilia (Silver), Eilidh (Bronze) & Catherine (1st PaddleAbility Lady).

8 miles:
Senior K2 - Jacque Cayford & Dave Cayford 19th (1:20:35)
Vet Mens K1 - Danny Beazley 1st (59:24), Mike Toomey 6th (1:12:11)

5 miles:
u16 Boys K1 - David Gurney 3rd (47:03), Murdo White 7th (52:31), James Daly 8th (52:54), Connor Higgins (rtd)
Ladies K1 - Octavia Abbott 4th (47:36), Melanie Bennett 9th (54:56), Catherine Robinson 15th (1:07:37)
u16 Girls - Emilia Boylan 2nd (54:02)
C2 - Paul Surrage & Richard Baker 3rd (54:07)

3 miles:
u14 Boys K1 - Jamie Gaulton 7th (29:55)
u12 K1 - Eilidh White 3rd (30:30), Jack Gaulton 10th (33:32)

Full race results on the FRA website. See photos of the Chelmsford race in Angela's Flickr album.

Barking Winter Series marathon (3 Dec 2017)

4/12/2017

Only 16 BSCC paddlers made it to the Barking Winter Series race, though this proved enough to secure a second place overall for the club. A good number of those who finished were rewarded with medals: Dave H, Connor, Octavia, Emilia and Eilidh all achieved bronze in their respective classes, Kerstin was 1st lady supervet, Catherine was awarded ladies paddleability, while Danny won a gold.

The weather was not quite as cold as of late, but persistent drizzle added to the typically bleak appearance of the venue of the estury of the River Roding.

At this half-way point through the series, Danny, Octavia and Kerstin are all on track to be taking home a perpetual trophy at the finals, while Eilidh is locked in a battle with a Chelmsford rival for the Girls U12 cup. James, Connor, Murdo and Emilia each have a chance of winning one of the engraved series glasses.

9 miles (6 laps):
Senior K2 - Chris Sze & Ant Wright 7th (1:20:56), Will Jones & Luke Jones (rtd)
Vet Mens K1 - Danny Beazley 1st (1:08:42), Dave Hallam 3rd (1:16:40), Steve Whipp 11th (1:31:09)

6 miles (4 laps):
u16 Boys K1 - Connor Higgins 3rd (1:00:44), James Daly 4th (1:00:54),
Ladies K1 - Octavia Abbott 3rd (57:03), Kerstin Queeney 6th (1:02:22), Catherine Robinson 9th (1:25:33)
u16 Girls - Emilia Boylan 3rd (1:03:43)
C2 - Malcolm Duckworth & Gary Aldam 2nd (1:02:00)

3 miles (2 laps):
u12 K1 - Eilidh White 3rd (37:18)

Full race results on the FRA website. See photos of the Barking race in Angela's Flickr album.

Cheshunt Winter Series marathon (19 Nov 2017)

20/11/2017

On a bitterly cold day, a 26-strong team went over to Herts Young Mariners base for the second race of the Winter Series, and 8 were awarded medals.

Perhaps the two most notable were the pair of bronzes won by Matt P & David G in the senior K2 race. An excellent result against a large field (16 boats) of high-standard entries - especially considering it's the first time the two have raced together.

Danny won gold in Mens Vet K1, Malcolm & Gary took silver in C2, Eilidh won bronze in u12 K1, while in Ladies K1 Octavia won 1st Vet and Catherine 1st Paddle-Ability.

8 miles (6 portages):
Senior K2 - Matt Parkes & David Gurney 3rd (1:06:27), Chris Sze & Ant Wright 12th (1:24:20), Jacque Cayford & Dave Cayford 15th (1:34:32)
Vet Mens K1 - Danny Beazley 1st (1:04:55), Dave Hallam 4th (1:09:43), Mike Toomey 9th (1:17:25), Mitch Barclay 12th (1:23:35)

6 miles (4 portages):
u16 Boys K1 - Murdo White 4th (56:05), Connor Higgins 6th (56:29), James Daly 7th (1:00:45),
Ladies K1 - Octavia Abbott 5th (53:14), Lexie White 7th (59:11), Kerstin Queeney 10th (1:04:19), Siobhan Latham 16th (1:14:52), Catherine Robinson 17th (1:17:26)
u16 Girls - Emilia Boylan 5th (1:04:55)
C2 - Malcolm Duckworth & Gary Aldam 2nd (57:49), Paul Surrage & Richard Baker 3rd (58:51)

3 miles (2 portages):
u14 Boys K1 - Jamie Gaulton 8th (36:58)
u12 K1 - Eilidh White 3rd (30:39), Lewis Williams 6th (35:09)

Full race results on the FRA website. See photos of the Cheshunt race in Angela's Flickr album.