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 on Friday 10th
April 1998
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 1997
Elmbridge K2 Race: Elmbridge to Richmond - Frank Luzmore K2 4th January 1998
Royal K1 & K2: Windsor to Royal Canoe Club. 1st February 1998
Waterside Series Dates
| A. | 15th February 1998 | Great Bedwyn - Newbury |
| B. | 1st March 1998 | Newbury Circuit |
| C. | 15th March 1998 | Pewsey - Newbury |
| D. | 29th March 1998 | Devizes - Newbury |
Thameside Series Dates
| 1. | 22nd February 1998 | Aldermaston - Reading |
| 2. | 8th March 1998 | Reading - Marlow |
Tide Times:
High Tide Times for Easter 1998 (BST):
| At Teddington Lock | At Westminster Bridge | |||
| Saturday | 0332 | 1555 | 0241 | 1504 |
| Easter Sunday | 0410 | 1629 | 0319 | 1538 |
| Easter Monday | 0442 | |||