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 2nd
April 1999
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: 27 December 1998 - contact 01784-454772
Elmbridge K2 Race: Elmbridge to Richmond - Frank Luzmore K2 - 5 January 1999 - contact 01372-464472
Royal K1 & K2: Windsor to Royal Canoe Club - 31 January 1999 - contact 0181-3974675
Waterside Series Dates - contact 01793-822300
| A. | 7th February 1999 | Great Bedwyn - Newbury |
| B. | 21st February 1999 | Newbury Circuit |
| C. | 7th March 1999 | Pewsey - Newbury |
| D. | 21st March 1999 | Devizes - Newbury |
Thameside Series Dates - contact 0118-9668140
| 1. | 14th February 1999 | Aldermaston - Reading |
| 2. | 28th February 1999 | Reading - Marlow |
Tide Times:
High Tide Times for Easter 1999 (BST):
| At Teddington Lock | At Westminster Bridge | |||
| Saturday | 0514 | 1732 | 0423 | 1651 |
| Easter Sunday | 0542 | 1800 | 0451 | 1709 |
| Easter Monday | 0612 | |||