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Lizzie Broughton and Keith Moule crossing
the line at Westminster By Ollie Harding
Following the race
While it’s great to be in the race or alongside supporting, the
introduction of GPS Tracking technology across the Senior Doubles
opened up the race to hundreds more. As well as helping support
teams to link up with their crews, the tracking technology pulls in
people who wouldn’t normally follow the race. What Greenaway
called the ‘brilliant technology’ had people from across the world
watching on desktops, tablets and mobiles.
Tom Sharpe, Samuel
Plummer and Jan
Laenen pushing for
the finish in K1
By Ollie Harding
But while the technology makes it easier for supporters to follow
online, there is simply no short cut or reduction in the dedicated
training that’s required for a crew to successfully finish DW. It
remains one of the toughest personal challenges of physical, mental
and strategic endurance.
The low down on DW
What:
Devizes Westminster International Canoe Race
is a 125-mile marathon from Devizes in south
west England to Westminster in the heart of
London. It travels along Kennet & Avon Canal to
Reading joining the River Thames to the tidal
Thames at Teddington. There are five races: the
non-stop Senior Doubles and the four day stages
event for Senior Singles, Junior Doubles, Junior
Veterans and the touring non-timed Endeavour
class.
When:
DW takes place over Easter weekend. Next year
this is 25-28 March 2016.
Where:
It starts from the Wharf in Devizes, finishes just
downstream of Westminster Bridge, central
London.
Preparation and Training:
The race is open to all. Dedicated training is
essential and would ideally start at least six
months before the race.
More information:
Visit www.dwrace.org.uk