FANTASTIC DAY AT PILOT RACE... ATTENTION NOW ON OFFICIAL EVENT IN 2010
THE FIRST STARTS OF MANY...

Racing starts for the first time in Bristol's inaugural K2 kayak racing event. Mark Ressell and Pete Maycock win the 12k Open Race in a time of 53.03. MORE TO FOLLOW asap.
LARGER MAP CLICK HERE. Each lap approx 3,000m (1.86 miles). Arguably the most competitive, exciting and dramatic flat water kayak race is here TODAY IN BRISTOL, SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2009!!: the legendary K2 10,000m. This inaugural race is staged in one of the best inner city waterside ampitheatres in the UK. For spectating water based events, Bristol Harbour has to be one of the best locations. Come along TODAY and see the action for yourself and support us in this first ever Bristol hosted kayak event in its class!
THE K2 10,000m - A LEGENDARY KAYAK RACE
Once a highlight of sprint regattas at the National Water Sports Centre, Holme Pierrepoint, Nottingham – the K2 10,000m provided both competitors and spectators alike with a Formula 1 race-style circuit where anything might happen! NOW THE EXCITEMENT IS BACK... IN BRISTOL HARBOUR.
Each lap of the new course is 3,000m with race positions are under constant threat at every turn, with high drama every few minutes as crews battle to survive and maintain their place on 'the wash'! Races are won or lost at these turning points, with the odd capsize likely too! – and as Bristol Harbour is a natural ampitheatre, spectators can feast on the action as the drama unfolds – that's why it's so exciting to watch!!
The race comprises laps of Bristol's exclusive 'floating' harbour, passing luxury waterfront appartments, bars and restaurants as well as historic Bristol monuments including the world's first steamship: Brunel's SS Great Britain, and The Matthew replica, John Cabot's sailing ship which discovered Newfoundland in 1497. This is a race like no other!
Details of next year's race event will be available on this site soon.
HAPPY TRAINING!
Organisers, Bristol Canoe Club