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Thank you to everyone who attended todays sprint event at Littleton Lake, and to the volunteers who ensured the day ran smoothly. Results from the day are available below. Richmond Sprints 2014 results

The club has made an excellent start in the first two regional Hasler qualifiers of the year, winning the first two regional of the year, hosted by Wey Kayak Club and Hastings Canoe Club respectively. At Wey we took first place overall just one point ahead of Wey, and second place in the lightning event. There were lots of strong individual performances, with podium positions for the following: Ben P, 1st division 4

On Saturday June 7th Mick is organising a club biathlon event. Details are below:   Richmond Canoe Club- Run + Paddle Biathlon Saturday 7th June 2014 Start Time 8 am Entry Fee:  £4.00. Late Entry + £2.00 Run Course: River Lane to Thames Young Mariners Bridge and Back. Transition Area Upstream of River Lane Paddle Course: Launch at River Lane, Downstream to last boat below Glovers Island. Upstream to top turn ant

Good luck to Lily Wong, Ben Powell, Ben Phillips and Adrian Meikle-Briggs who are taking part in the Gent marathon in Belgium tomorrow as part of a BCU development team. They were selected following consistent performances in local events over the winter.

I am sad to report on the death of a long standing Canoeist, George Richardson, from Royal Canoe Club. Our condolences go to the family of George Richardson, who has passed away following a short illness. George has been very much part of the canoeing world forever and will be greatly missed. Richard Hendron Commodore, Richmond Canoe Club.

This years Richmond Sprints event will take place on bank holiday Monday 26th May at Littleton Lake, Shepperton. Booking in from 9.15, races over 200m, 500m and a long distance course. Full details here.