The 2010 Stour Descent is on 5th December.
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!
Date: 05/12/2010
Start: Sturminster Newton Mill
Finish: Bryanston School
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 20042007 2008
The 2005 & 2006 races were cancelled the day before the race, due to adverse weather in both cases creating some impossible river conditions. In 2005, heavy rainfall caused the river to burst its banks. The water level was so high the start bridge was completely impassable. In 2006, river levels were also high, though not as high as 2005! High winds a week before the race also played a factor, south of Shillingstone, the river was blocked in three places by fallen trees.