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A 15 mile Race on the River Stour taking the form of a time trial that includes: one optional shoot, one obligatory shoot and a compulsory portage. A hard and exciting combination for an enjoyable days racing!

Stour Descent Map
Date: 2nd December 2012
Start: Sturminster Newton Mill
Finish: Bryanston School

Shooting Fiddleford Weir

Classes:
  • K1 Senior & Junior
  • K2 Senior & Junior
  • Wavehopper Senior & Junior
  • Touring Double
  • Canadian
  • Slalom Senior & Junior

The race starts at 11:00am and your attention is drawn to the fact that the course can be exacting with few access points. Hazards include sharp turns and shallows; trees are a special problem, especially after high rainfall. After the race there will be hot showers, warm changing rooms and refreshments. Entry Fee £8 per paddler (£9 on the day), £2 extra for non BCU members.

Results(in PDF format):

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

The 2005, 2006 & 2009 races were cancelled the day before the race, due to adverse weather in all cases creating some impossible river conditions.