The Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Race is the longest non-stop canoe race in the world. It starts at Devizes in Wiltshire and runs along the Kennet and Avon Canal, punctuated by locks, until it reaches the River Thames at Reading. It finishes 125 miles later at Westminster Bridge, directly opposite the Houses of Parliament in the heart of London.

But DW is much more than just a canoe race - it’s an adventure! It forces competitors to dig long and deep into their reserves of physical and mental stamina which is why the race is often called “the canoeists’ Everest”.

Having the technical skill to paddle a kayak or canoe is essential but the most important quality needed to complete DW is raw determination. And the reward for making the mighty effort needed to cross the finish line is a sense of satisfaction so profound that many paddlers can’t resist coming back year after year.

More information can be found at www.dwrace.org.uk

 

We are raising money for the charity ‘Beyond Ourselves’ to help raise awareness for education in Africa and specifically for the school that Cranleigh hopes to partner in Zambia.  The charity is London-based and works to improve the lives of disadvantaged young people in both London and Zambia.