Category: International

Opening day of elite races at the Canoe Marathon European Championships produces silverware for the British Para athletes

   5 June 2025    International, Masters, Para, Racing

Wednesday 4th June saw the start of the Elite races for the 2025 edition of the Canoe Marathon European Championships in Ponte-de-Lima, Portugal. The 24-strong British team travelled out on Monday and Tuesday with the first para races taking place on Wednesday of the championship.

Charlotte Creamer (Leighton Buzzard Canoe Club) and Shaun Cook (Norwich Canoe Club) took to the water to race in the KL3 Women and VL2 Men categories respectively. Despite para canoe only appearing for the second time at the European Championships as an exhibition race, the para races are becoming more competitive with a larger number of entries from different countries. We are looking forward to seeing this category grow year on year, particularly as it has now been made an official World Championship category of race for the 2025 edition.

To read more and to find out about the Masters racing results, please visit the Paddle UK news post here.

European Championships 2025 – How to follow along

   2 June 2025    International, Racing

It is European Championships week and the team of junior, senior, under 23, para and even masters paddlers will be competing across all days this week in Portugal. Masters racing kicked off today with the K1 races (which medal success already!!) and tomorrow will be the turn of the K2 races. The main European Championship races will start from Wednesday 4th June, with some of the para classes, and will run until Sunday 8th June.

Start lists and live results for all events can be found here. Any live updates from our British team will be shared via our social media platforms as well.

All racing will be live streamed via the Canoe Europe Youtube Channel.

Wednesday 4th June Schedule

15:20 BSTVL2 MenShaun Cook (Norwich)
15:25 BSTKL3 WomenCharlotte Creamer (Leighton Buzzard)

Thursday 5th June Schedule

10:30 BSTK1 Junior Men Short Course Heat 1Alex Worgan (Richmond)
11:00 BSTK1 Junior Men Short Course Heat 2 Will Short (Elmbridge)
11:30 BSTK1 Junior Women Short Course FinalSophie Dunlop (Elmbridge)
Dianora De Bilio (Royal)
12:00 BSTK1 Senior Women Short Course Heat 1Melissa Johnson (Nottingham)
Jessica Urquhart (Nottingham)
13:00 BSTK1 Senior Men Short Course Heat 1James Russell (Chelmsford)
Charlie Smith (Nottingham)
16:45 BSTK1 Junior Men Short Course Final
17:10 BSTC1 Senior Women Short Course FinalBethany Gill (Nottingham)
18:10 BSTK1 Senior Women Short Course Final
18:40 BSTK1 Senior Men Short Course Final

Friday 6th June Schedule

09:00 BSTK1 Junior WomenKamila Sklenarova (Norwich)
Dianora De Bilio (Royal)
12:35 BSTKL2 MenJonathan White (Exeter)
12:35 BSTKL3 MenTimothy Lodge (Wey)
Finlay Stallard (Fladbury)
15:15 BSTK1 Under 23 WomenKatie Brookes (Richmond)
Elise Montagna (Royal)
17:20 BSTK1 Under 23 MenHarry Freeland (Elmbridge)
Joe Enoch (Nottingham)

Saturday 7th June Schedule

09:00 BSTK1 Junior MenAlex Worgan (Richmond)
William Short (Elmbridge)
09:05 BSTC1 Senior WomenBethany Gill (Nottingham)
11:00 BSTK2 Junior WomenSophie Dunlop & Matilda Burton (Elmbridge)
Kamila Sklenarova (Norwich) & Frankie Scrivener (Falcon)
14:00 BSTK1 Senior WomenMelissa Johnson (Nottingham)
16:25 BSTK1 Senior MenJames Russell (Chelmsford)
Matthew Johnson (Nottingham)

Sunday 8th June Schedule

09:00 BSTK2 Junior MenAlex Worgan (Richmond) & William Short (Elmbridge)
11:00 BSTK2 Senior WomenKatie Brookes (Richmond) & Elise Montagna (Royal)
Jessie Urquhart (Nottingham) & Brynde Kreft (Falcon)
14:30 BSTK2 Senior MenJames Russell (Chelmsford) & Charlie Smith (Nottingham)
Joe Enoch & Sam Cribbett (Nottingham)

We are looking forward to some exciting racing over the next few days!

Masters Team: European Championships 2025

   21 May 2025    International, Masters

We have 25 GB Masters racing in the European Championships this year. This is a significant increase in the previous year (Denmark 2023 we had 4 GB Masters).

Here is the latest update on the logistics:   

Details of the Trailer Loading Plan

The trailer will be loaded at Bryn’s home on Sunday 25th May.

The address is:

12 Bredgar Close

Maidstone

ME14 5NG

Please can you ensure that all boat bags have some form of identification (Name and K1/K2). This makes it easy for the team to ensure we have every boat that is booked on the trailer and in the right place.

The driving team will be leaving very early on Wednesday morning to catch the ferry from Plymouth and will be arriving on site on Thursday evening.

Unloading plan after the trailer returns

We have had an offer from Gordon Bullock, that it may be practical to take the trailer to his site near Dagenham. This may make it easier for collections.  Please let me know if this would be better for everyone. I will make a decision following your replies to me. My email is [email protected].

Selection Note for the World Games, European Championships and Sanabria 2025

   6 May 2025    Athletes, International, Selection

Following the conclusion of the April & May assessments, the Selection Committee met to select the teams for the World Games, European Championship, including the Para Demonstration event, and the Sanabria K4. The Selection Committee would like to thank Reading Canoe Club and Nottingham Kayak Club for hosting the K2/C2 and K1/C1 races respectively. These were both exceptionally well organised events. The Short Course Nationals, held at Peterborough, was also used to inform these selections, which was another excellent event.
We would like to congratulate the athletes on their selections to their respective teams.

Please view the selection note below for full explanation of selections and teams as well as results and HC data from the recent assessments.

REQUESTS FOR REVIEW
As per the 2025 Selection Policy (published here), any requests to review the selections must be made in writing to the Chair of the Selection Committee, Nanette North at Marathon Selectors [email protected] within 48 hours of the publication of this document, i.e. by 5pm on Thursday 8th May 2025.

Kat Wilson, on behalf of the Selection Committee

06/05/2025

Selection Note for the 2025 German Nationals Team

   17 April 2025    Athlete Development, International, Selection

Please see below the selection note for the 2025 German Nationals Team.

We would like to congratulate the athletes on their selection to the team.

REQUESTS FOR REVIEW

As per the 2025 Selection Policy (published here), any requests to review the selections must be made in writing to the Chair of the Selection Committee, Nanette North at Marathon Selectors [email protected] within 48 hours of the publication of this document, i.e. by 18:00 Saturday 19th April.

European Championships, World Games & Sanabria K4 Selections: Availability Forms now open

   17 April 2025    Athletes, International, Selection

The next selections to be made are for the following events:

  • Sanabria K4, Spain
  • European Championships (including Para Demonstration Event), Portugal
  • World Games K1, China

The selections for these events will take place at the following assessments:

  • Reading C2/K2 Assessment on the 26th April
  • Nottingham C1/K1 Assessment on the 3rd May
  • Short Course Nationals, Peterborough on the 4th May

To be considered for the selections, you must complete the following availability forms:

Please ensure you familiarise yourself with the 2025 Selection Policy found here. If you have any further questions, please direct them to Nanette North, chair of the selection committee [email protected]

Invitation to ECA Marathon Development Training Camp 2025

   7 April 2025    Athlete Development, Athletes, International
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Please find the official invitation to the ECA Marathon Development Training Camp above, which will take place in Ponte de Lima, Portugal, from May 30 to June 8, 2025.

Application deadline: April 15, 2025

Apply at: [email protected]

2025 German Nationals Selection Update

   26 March 2025    Athlete Development, Athletes, International, Selection

We look forward to the first assessment race this Saturday 29th March at Norwich Canoe Club.

Reminder:

  • This race is the lead assessment for the Junior and U23 Development trip to the German Nationals.
  • It will also be used as supporting evidence for future selections where further data is required.
  • We recommend that all athletes seeking international selections in the 2025 season attend this first race.
  • All athletes must wear their club vest.
  • A link to the race entry can be found here: Norwich Assessment Race Entry
  • A link to the availability form (which must be completed by 22:00 TODAY) can be found here: German Nationals Availability Form

NOTE: The selection meeting for the German Nationals will now take place WC14th April, following the announcement of the Sprint selections. This later date will allow athletes to amend their availability accordingly so that selections are only made from athletes who are available to travel to the German Nationals on the 15-18th May. Announcements are expected to be published by 18th April.

If you have any further question about the selection process, please refer to the 2025 Selection policy found here. If you still have any questions, please contact the chair of the Selection Committee, Nanette North: [email protected]

Partnership Renewal with Precision Fuel & Hydration for the 2025 season

   9 March 2025    Athletes, Coaching, International

The Marathon Racing Committee is delighted to announce that our partnership with Precision Fuel & Hydration has been renewed for another season. Using cutting-edge tools and products to help athletes nail their hydration and fuelling strategy for training and racing, Precision Fuel & Hydration offers support to our international athletes so they can reach their optimum performance.

For more information on how the partnership works, please visit our Sponsorships and Partnerships website page.

If you are a company or organisation who are willing to offer support to a small, non-olympic sport with a dedicated and supportive community, please contact our Treasurer here to start a conversation with us.

All athletes eligible for support should have received an email containing a sign-up form. If you believe you are eligible and not received this, please contact Holly Mobbs here.

Canoe Marathon International Selection Policy 2025

   28 February 2025    Athletes, International, Racing, Selection

Please find the 2025 Selection Policy: HERE.

The MRC would like to acknowledge the delay to the publication of the 2025 policy. This was due to a delay in Paddle UK locking the discipline budget.

There are some changes in the International event schedule for 2025. It is important fully review the policy. Key changes are:

  • No Waterlands due to a clash with the Sprint Selection Regatta, instead the German Nationals will be used.
  • No European World Cup, therefore increased numbers have been budgeted for the European Championships.
  • World Cup and Super Cup are in China. No team will be sent but eligible athletes may request to attend, self funded.

Information on the first assessment will follow with the availability form in the next two weeks.

If you have any questions about the policy, please direct them to the Chair of Selections: Nanette North [email protected]

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