COQUET
ISLAND LIES 1 MILE OFFSHORE FROM THE SMALL HARBOUR OF AMBLE ON THE BEAUTIFUL
COAST OF NORTHUMBERLAND
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Page Contents :-
Introduction . .
Poster . .
Details . .
Safety Info . .
Entry Form . .
As the race is on the sea obviously the conditions on the day can vary and although the organisers lay on rescue cover for all races it is up to you to decide if you can cope with the conditions on the day. Mind you we have not lost anyone yet!
COQUET
ISLAND LIES 1 MILE OFFSHORE FROM THE SMALL HARBOUR OF AMBLE ON THE BEAUTIFUL
COAST OF NORTHUMBERLAND
Check in @ 10:00 a.m.
Race Briefing @ 10:45 a.m.
Race Starts 11:00 a.m.
There are 5 races of different levels :-
|
Class |
Course |
Distance |
Kayak |
Age |
Last Years Winner | Last Years Time |
|
1 |
Round the Island |
5.5 miles |
Sea kayak |
Minimum 14 |
George Oliver | 51:31 |
|
2 |
To the Island |
4.0 miles |
Sea Kayak |
Minimum 14 |
Kevin Alsey | 52:18 |
|
3 |
To the Island |
4.0 miles |
Kayaks up to 4 m |
Minimum 14 |
Rebecca Beal | 1:01:28 |
|
4 |
Mainly in the harbour |
3.0 miles |
Kayaks up to 4 m |
Under 15 and Novices |
Ross Martin | 29:06 |
Trophies will be awarded for Class 1, 3, & 4
ENTRY FEES: £ 4.00, U16 £ 2.00 Age categories are based on age on the day of the race.
FURTHER
DETAILS: John
Rae, 4 Kentstone Cottages, Beal, Northumberland TD15 2PE
Tel 01289 381218 email address: - [ john_rae@dsl.pipex.com ]
Start / Finish - At the Braid, Amble, Northumberland. Car parking at the Braid, Amble.
Entries from - 10.00 Fee: £4.00p (16 and under : £2.00p)
Race Briefing - 10.45
Class Start Times - 11.00 to 11.10
| Class | Boat Type | Age | Distance | Start Time |
| Class 1 | Sea Kayak | 14+ | 5.5 miles | 11:00 |
Paddle out of the harbour, clockwise ROUND Coquet Island and back to the finish line at Amble
| Class 2 | Sea Kayak | 14+ | 4.0 miles | 11:05 |
| Class 3 | Slalom up to 4m | 14+ | 4.0 miles | 11:05 |
Paddle out of the harbour, out TO Coquet Island ROUND THE BUOY and back to the finish line at Amble.
| Class 4 | Slalom up to 4m | 15 and under/Novices | 3.0 miles | 11:10 |
Paddle out of the harbour, head for the RED CAN BELL BUOY near the harbour entrance. Go round this and return to the finish line
| Class 5 | Outrigger Canoe | 14+ | 5.5 miles | 11:00 |
Paddle out of the harbour, clockwise ROUND Coquet Island, Twice around the Island and back to the finish line at Amble
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*Weather conditions may dictate alternative routes.
PRIZE GIVING 13.00
All competitors must wear approved buoyancy aids/lifejackets (with whistles). If the sea conditions are rough, we will insist on crash helmets being worn. Sea kayaks have looped in the harbour entrance in the past. All boats must have maximum buoyancy, and end loops / toggles.
Boats deemed not to be seaworthy for the prevailing conditions will not be allowed to compete. Open decked boats may be allowed to compete if sea conditions permit. The Organiser's decision is final.
The Class 4, under 15 / novice, race will be closely supervised while on the sea.
The Senior classes will have rescue boat cover, but we will not, of course be able to shadow every competitor. Priority will be given to Class 2 & 3.
All competitors should be confident of their ability to stay upright in the prevailing conditions; they should be suitably dressed to survive a prolonged immersion; they should be experienced in deep water rescue techniques.
If you see other competitors in trouble and no rescue boat is in attendance please give assistance.
If you have any doubts - bearing in mind the conditions on the day - please join the Class 4, under 15 / novice race, which will be more closely supervised.
Although we will do our best to take care of all competitors, it is ultimately YOUR responsibility to compete on the day. If you grossly overestimate your ability, you could risk other lives as well as your own.
The Farnes, (birds, seals, tidal races, smelly rocks, sea urchins, fishing parties, etc.)
Holy Island,
St Abbes Head
The Tweed Estuary
Or if you fancy practicing for the race –
Coquet Island lies about 1 mile offshore. It has a lighthouse, recently automated, and several thousand birds in the breading season. These include puffins, terns, eider ducks, guillemots, cormorants, gulls, etc. You may also see gannets, flying down from Bass Rock to feed here.
It is a bird sanctuary, and landing is not permitted.
Round The Island Race
ENTRY FORM
|
CLASS 1 |
Sea Kayak ( 14 + ) |
5.5miles, Around the Island. |
|
CLASS 2 |
Sea Kayak ( 14 + ) |
4 miles, To the Island. |
|
CLASS 3 |
Kayak 4m and under ( 14 + ) |
4 miles, To the Island. |
|
CLASS 4 |
Slalom ( Under 15 and Novices) |
3 miles, Around the Buoy 400m outside the harbour. |
Name: __________________________________________________________.
Address: ________________________________________________________.
_______________________________________________________________.
Club:____________________________ Make/Model of Boat: _____________.
Male: _____. Female: _____. Age: ______. Date of Birth/ School Year: ______.
Age Category: GOM (55+); Super Vet: (45+); Veteran: (35-44); Senior: (17-34); Junior: (16-)
School Year 11; Year 10; Year 9; Year 8; Year 7; Year 6; Year 5
All paddlers must satisfy themselves that they can cope with the conditions on the day.
All paddlers must be covered with 3rd Party Insurance.
Under 18's You need permission from an adult who is responsible for you to enter. Please get your parent or guardian to read, and sign and date below.
I have read the rules and the insurance disclaimer below, and I am satisfied that ___________________________ can cope with the conditions and the give my permission for him/her to enter this race.
Signed (Parent / Guardian / Responsible Adult) date ________
I understand that I paddle at my own risk, and I therefore state that should there be any accident neither I or any person or persons acting on my behalf shall make any claim against any member of the organising club or any individual organiser or any person or persons connected with organising this event.
BCU Membership No. For non BCU members temporary membership of BCU Taster @
£1.50 required for 3rd Party Insurance.
Signature: ___________________. Fee: £4.00p (16 and under: £2.00p) Payable to the Coquet Canoe Club.
