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The Foyle Race - 30th June 2024
Ben Hamilton • 18 June 2024

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The Foyle Race - 30th June 2024

Foyle Paddlers Foyle Race 30th June 2024


Foyle Paddlers Canoe Club have organised the Foyle Race which will take place on Sunday 30th June 2024.  This will be part of the Foyle Maritime Festival with the riverside packed with spectators along with a wide variety of activities, entertainment and foods on offer.

 

Registration Start - 10.30 am 

Races Start - 12.00 pm

 

Race 1 - Long Race (10KM)

This race will start at Prehen with paddlers making their way to the Foyle Bridge and then back to Prehen to finish.

The age categories are Under 16, Under 18, Seniors, Masters and Veterans.

 

Race 2 - Peace Bridge (3.5KM)

This race will start at Prehen with paddlers making their way to the Peace Bridge and then back to Prehen to finish.

The age categories are Under 16, Under 18, Seniors, Masters and Veterans.

 

Race 3 - Short Race (2KM)

This race will start at Prehen with paddlers making their way to the Craigavon bridge and then back to Prehen to finish.

The age categories are Under 14, Under 16, Under 18, Seniors, Masters and Veterans.

 

Boat Categories - K-Boats, Sea Kayaks, GPs, Open Boats, Stand Up Paddleboards (SUP) and Sit on Tops (SOTs).

 

A dsicounted entry fee of £5 is available by booking online at the Foyle Maritime Festival website. Click here to book!


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