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taken us 6 hours and15 minutes to cover the 43km . Time is not as important as the achievement itself ; I like to think . All four members of team Defender had crossed the finish line together and without any dramas . Well , one or two did take a swim along the way , but there were no broken bones to report .
Some were not so lucky , and four teams did not make the cut-off on day one , but they were allowed to continue on day two . One participant fractured his toe when coming off his board during some rapids , and another had to be rescued with a throwline which is why we carry safety equipment . The afterparty back at the campsite was without a doubt worth the entry fee . It was one of those nights that puts a naughty smile on your face when you think back to it . If you are looking for a fun stand up paddle event that will cement friendships and physically challenge you , then this is without a doubt the one to do . If a novice like me can do it and have an absolute blast along the way , then so can you .
GEAR Thanks to Musto Clothing for the Flexlite Vapour Shorts (£ 130 ) and the Sunblock Rash Guard (£ 45 ). They were both perfect for the rainy , cool conditions
that we encountered during the race . The ventiprene neoprene shorts prevented soggy bottoms when falling . The fabric of our rash guard vests had been treated with UP50 , so it blocked out the sun ' s harmful rays . For more , see musto . com .
WANT TO DO IT ? Entries are now open for 2022 . The cost is £ 225 per person , and this includes all your breakfasts , dinners , tracker , T-shirt , entertainment and a lifetime of memories . See :
www . trent100 . com .