The Devizes to Westminster rules are now maintained on the official Devizes to Westminster website, at http://www.dwrace.org.uk/rules/. These pages remain here for historical interest only, and will not be maintained; there is no guarantee that any of the information contained within is up to date.
OBJECT OF THE RACE
To further interest in long distance canoe and kayak racing, to encourage
the design of canoes, kayaks and equipment that are light, serviceable
and easily transported over rough ground, yet suitable to estuary conditions
and to provide a challenge for paddlers of all abilities and nationalities.
DATE OF THE RACE
The Race will be held at Easter, commencing from 0700 BST on Friday 21st April 2000
DEFINITIONS
"The Company shall mean The Devizes to Westminster Organisation Ltd and where the context so admits shall include its officers, members, committees, employees, Race Officials and voluntary helpers.
Pre-Easter Races and Easter Tides
People's Marathon: Marlow to Elmbridge: 28th December 1999 - contact 01784 454772
Elmbridge K2 Race: Elmbridge to Richmond - Frank Luzmore K2: 9th January 2000 - contact 01372-464472
Royal K1 & K2: Windsor to Royal Canoe Club: 2nd April 2000 - contact 0181-3974675
Waterside Series Dates - contact 01793-822300 (before 10pm please!) - see http://www.watersides.fsnet.co.uk/
| A. | 27th February 2000 | Great Bedwyn - Newbury |
| B. | 12th March 2000 | Newbury Circuit |
| C. | 26th March 2000 | Pewsey - Newbury |
| D. | 9th April 2000 | Devizes - Newbury |
Thameside Series Dates - contact 0118-9668140
| 1. | 5th March 2000 | Aldermaston - Reading |
| 2. | 19th March 2000 | Reading - Marlow |
Tide Times:
High Tide Times for Easter 2000 (BST):
| At Teddington Lock | At Westminster Bridge | |||
| Saturday | 0548 | 1803 | 0457 | 1712 |
| Easter Sunday | 0620 | 1834 | 0529 | 1743 |
| Easter Monday | 0655 | 0604 | ||