HOAA York Canoe “O”
8th York Canoe “O”
Saturday 12th September
Ferry Lane slipway, Bishopthorpe, York YO23 2SB
Individual starts between 11.00am and 1.00pm – finish by 2.00pm
Take part in our annual fun event on the river for paddlers of all ages and abilities.
An opportunity for paddlers of all abilities to take part in a treasure hunt along the beautiful River Ouse, in any canoe or paddle board. Organized by Humbledon Outdoor Activities Association, assisted by Eborienteers, York Canoe Club and Bishopthorpe Parish Council.
Your paddling challenge: how many coloured flags will you find in 60 minutes?
- All paddlers get a mapof the river showing locations of over 20 coloured flags.
- Skills involved: paddling, map reading, observation, distance judgement, recording.
- Great fun for children and families in singles, doubles, Canadians and all paddle boards.
Canoe-O scoring and start times:
- Start any time between 11am and 1pm by dibbing the timing box on the water.
- Hire dibbers at £1 or bring your own.
- There will be a different 1st control for each boat, then collect the others in any order
- Record flag numbers by punching or writing on your tally.
- 10 points for each flag recorded.
- Everyone to finish by 2.00pm.
- Download your time back on land.
Time allowed: 60 mins.
Time penalty: 5 points deducted for each minute late (over 60mins).
Presentations at 2.15pm – Annual trophies: 1st and 2nd boats, 1st team (4 counters).
Entry fees: £10.00 per canoe or paddle board, but juniors only £5.00
All entry fees will be used in support of residential activities for people with disabilities, organized each year by a team of local volunteers.
Closing date: 6th September.
Late entries: accepted up to and on the day subject to an additional £2 charge.
Important Safety Regulations:
- All participants must wear buoyancy aids.
- All boats must clearly display the event bib and return it with their tally after downloading.
- Most paddlers cross the river many times. Always look and listen for passing motorboats.
- A thorough risk assessment is always carried out but canoeing is an adventure sport and everybody takes part at their own risk.
- If cancelled due to river conditions the event will be held on the next suitable weekend
(yet to happen!).
Reception and car parking
Unload at ourreception, river end of Ferry Lane, then drive 200 metres and turn right into the Canoe-O car park, beyond the caravan site – plenty of room for all cars, minibuses and trailers.
Facilities on site: event car park, riverside café, toilets.
Info and results posted on three websites: HOAA, Eborienteers, York Canoe Race.
Further information and entries: [email protected]