Hydro5Kpaddle

This is a FREE 5k timed event (all be it also a pleasure paddle) 

You will need your own Craft, Your own Paddle, and a floatation device. ie lifejacket/buoyancy aid.

we also recommend you have a licence to paddle on the water, if you have not we may be able to cover you once and direct you to purchasing one. but please point this out to a marshal. or prior.

We will be paddling from the Grove Lock pub 2.5k up the canal through the sub urban area of the great train robbery and into Leighton Buzzard before making the turn around back to the finish line.

This is a multicraft event, so as long as you and your craft are safe and paddle able its ok to enter.

Signups are a must and will be closed on the eve before the event so we can supply fully qualified marshals for the event.

Our on the water marshals are all safety trained to a high standard as well as first aid trained.

Our timekeeper and on the bank, our staff are also first aid trained and familiar with all of our club procedures.

DBS checks have also been done for all our club officials. and we have a safeguarding officer at the event.

Dogs are allowed. Children are allowed as long as a parent is present and takes responsibly for them. although we would rather not have under 18’s alone on the water.

Our Risk Assessment is HERE

Our Participation Statement is HERE

By signing up you agree you have read and agree to the above docs.

See our sign up sheets to register/sign up