The Bristol Harbour K2 10,000m
An Exciting Doubles Kayak Race in Bristol's Historic Harbour Sun 20 Sept 2009
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2010 EVENT DATE ANNOUNCED
BREAKING NEWS! NEW DATE ANNOUNCED FOR NEXT YEAR'S EVENT SAT 18TH SEPTEMBER 2010. More details soon.
"This has all the makings of a major kayak racing event" Keith Owen, Bradford Upon Avon Canoe Club
EXCELLENT START for the first of many Bristol Harbour Kayak Races! This pilot event, The Bristol Harbour K2 10,000m, was quickly put together in order to 'trial' this race format and gain feedback from competitors and marshalls, giving valuable information to the organisers... for the next official race in 2010.
There was no doubting the potential of Bristol Harbour becoming a major kayak racing venue, with all competitors sharing this view.
Mark Ressell, top international paddler and experienced Surf Ski Event organiser also praised the event, marking it as a – "turning point for Bristol flat water kayak racing and the Bristol (Marathon/Racing) Canoe Club".
More to follow...
"This has all the makings of a major kayak racing event" Keith Owen, Bradford Upon Avon Canoe Club
EXCELLENT START for the first of many Bristol Harbour Kayak Races! This pilot event, The Bristol Harbour K2 10,000m, was quickly put together in order to 'trial' this race format and gain feedback from competitors and marshalls, giving valuable information to the organisers... for the next official race in 2010.
There was no doubting the potential of Bristol Harbour becoming a major kayak racing venue, with all competitors sharing this view.
Mark Ressell, top international paddler and experienced Surf Ski Event organiser also praised the event, marking it as a – "turning point for Bristol flat water kayak racing and the Bristol (Marathon/Racing) Canoe Club".
More to follow...
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The BHK210k is a non-profit event, as such we are using this 'free' online social network (Ning) as a platform to broadcast the race on the net!
The content on the far right hand column page is controlled by the service provider, including Google Ads and the social network sign up: this invite is only to sign up for the social network and NOT to sign up for the race. Don't bother about the right column stuff for now!
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FANTASTIC DAY AT PILOT RACE... ATTENTION NOW ON OFFICIAL EVENT IN 2010
THE FIRST STARTS OF MANY...
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!
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
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
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