About The Event
The DW starts in Devizes, Wiltshire, finishing at Westminster Bridge in central London, opposite the Houses of Parliament. Taking place over the Easter Weekend, it's a gruelling course, 125 miles long including 77 portages.
Where
Devizes, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
When
Easter Friday to Monday
10-13th April 2020
Latest news
It is with great regret that we announce the cancellation of the 2020 edition of the DW Canoe Race, as a result of the escalating Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
Please follow this link for a PDF statement from the Directors
Risk Assessment update:
Please follow this link for a PDF statement
Race Details
Live progress
Start lists, checkpoints and timing
Live Tracking
Follow the crews live online
Event Schedule
What to expect and when
National Schools Championships
Held at Marsport, Dreadnought Reach, Reading RG6 1PQ
Waterside A: Suggested warm up race
Great Bedwyn to Newbury
Thameside 1: Suggested warm up race
Aldermaston to Reading
Waterside B: Suggested warm up race
Newbury to Aldermaston and back
Thameside 2: Suggested warm up race
Reading to Marlow
Waterside C: Suggested warm up race
Pewsey to Newbury
Waterside D: Suggested warm up race
Devizes to Newbury
ENTRIES CLOSED
you have until midnight!
7am to 8am
Endeavour crew start (excluding fast crews)
8am to 9.30am
Junior doubles start
9.30am to 10.30am
Veteran Junior doubles start
Senior Singles start
Start times allocated according to previous day times - All crews
Start times allocated according to previous day times - All crews
Start times allocated according to previous day times - All crews
Start times between 7am to 8pm to hit the permitted tide window at Teddington
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F.A.Q
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Can I use a SUP, Sit-on-top, Ski or Inflatable kayak?
Sorry those boats are specifically excluded in the race.
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How much training do I need to do?
For the non-stop race, you should be stable and comfortable in your boat by September, to ensure you can train throughout the winter months. We would expect 2-5 sessions per week on the water, and additional complementary training such as running, gym work etc
The stages race can be done with slightly less training; however the more time you spend on the water, the more chance you have of completion. -
What is the course record?
The non-stop course record was set in 1979, in an incredible 15hours 34 minutes.
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Can I start before 7am?
Normally, out of respect to the residents, the earliest start is 7am.
However, for slower Senior Doubles in 2020, there is the option to begin at 5am as the 2nd tide is not available. Full details can be found on the following two links
Second Tide not available for Senior Doubles
Saturday 5am start for slow Senior Doubles