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# ShePaddles Ambassador applications open soon
Applications to be a 2023 / 24 # ShePaddles Ambassador open soon ! Do you have a great story to share about your journey into paddlesport ? Do you feel you can be a role model for other women ? Then we ’ d love to hear from you ! Keep an eye on our website and social media channels to see when you can apply .
44-year record broken at Devizes to Westminster canoe race over Easter weekend
Keith Moule from Chelmsford Canoe Club and Tom Sharpe from Richmond Canoe Club made history over Easter weekend back in April by breaking the 44-yearold record for fastest senior double crew to complete the Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Race . The ultra marathon canoe race takes place every Easter weekend and is the longest non-stop canoe race in the world . You can find out more about Keith and Tom ’ s record breaking paddle below .
Find out more : www . britishcanoeing . org . uk / news / 2023 / 44-year-record-broken-at-devizes-towestminster-canoe-race-over-easter-weekend www . britishcanoeing . org . uk
First # ShePaddles Networking Meet-Up held in Lincoln
The first # ShePaddles Networking Meet-Up was held at Lincoln Canoe Club back in April . Organised by # ShePaddles Club Champion , Claire Lambert , the aim of the event was to create a supportive network for women in paddling clubs to discuss topics such as coaching and leadership and to provide informal mentoring opportunities . We hope to see more events like this across the UK in the coming months so keep an eye out .
Find out more : www . britishcanoeing . org . uk / news / 2023 / firstshepaddles-networking-meet-up-held-in-lincoln