Next race 29-Mar to 1-Apr 2013
Devizes to Westminster 2012
 
Easter over and the aching muscles and sore bones of paddlers and the general sleeplessness has taken its toll. It was, as always hoped, a great occasion for competitors, support crews and volunteers alike.
Congratulations to Richard Hendron and James King who in winning join a unique band of crews that have won a hat-trick of Senior Doubles races. Shuna Braithwaite and Kat Burbeck also deserve special mention, finishing 6th overall and the first female crew for the second year in a row. Take a look at the full results. The awards ceremony is at 2pm for 2:30 start on Saturday 26th May 2012 at Bouverie Hall in Pewsey.
That 125-miles course, packed with history and heartache, has a habit of throwing up challenges; some old, some new. We look to improve the event every year and will soon start preparing for the next year's race (29 March to 1 April 2013). If you're competing, enjoy the early stages of preparations. If you're available, please consider joining our team of 350 exceptional volunteers. As you know, they're a big part of what makes this an incredible event.
Have fun and take care on the water - however you normally do it! See you in Pewsey on Saturday 26th May.
The DW Organising Team
 
  • DW 2012 Results & Prizes
    14 May 2012 9:23 pm
    Full list of results and awards for DW 2012. Take a look and see you on Saturday 26 May for the Awards Ceremony. Guest speaker - details being announced soon.

  • DW2012 Race Report
    28 Apr 2012 8:25 pm
    It took a little longer than planned, but here's a brief race report. See you at the awards in Pewsey on 26 May at 2pm.

  • Redgrave Report on BBC
    8 Apr 2012 8:59 pm
    See BBC website.

  • Four Day Start List for Monday at TYM
    8 Apr 2012 7:38 pm
    The final Monday timetable and full start list is now on the web at the Race Progress page. (PDF format, 15 pages) Good Luck to all paddlers!

  • Four Day Start List for Sunday at Marlow
    7 Apr 2012 7:01 pm
    The full start times list is now on the web at the Race Progress page. (PDF format, 11 pages)

  • DW on the BBC
    7 Apr 2012 3:34 pm
    Race footage on BBC regional programmes in SE and SW at 5.25 today.

  • Four Day Start List for Saturday at Newbury
    7 Apr 2012 12:26 am
    The Four Day start lists for Saturday morning are now on the website at the Race Progress page. They are in PDF format.

  • Race Progress
    4 Apr 2012 12:57 pm
    Follow race progress here

  • Race News - Course Access
    1 Apr 2012 4:07 pm
    Details on access to Crofton, Kintbury, Aldermaston, Sulhampstead and Chertsey.

  • Westminster Marshalls Needed
    31 Mar 2012 11:47 pm
    We need some marshalls for Westminster over Easter Weekend. Can you help? Drop us an email please.

  • Entries now up
    28 Mar 2012 8:15 am
    Entries now up here

  • Message from the Umpire
    27 Mar 2012 9:42 pm
    If you plan to start DW after 1200 on Easter Saturday, you must WITHOUT FAIL email intended start time to dwchiefumpire@hotmail.co.uk. And follow his tweets through #dwcanoerace.

  • Team Entry Forms Online
    22 Mar 2012 10:55 pm
    Team Entry Forms are now available in the How to Enter the Race section of the website. There is also a downloadable PDF if that's your preference.

  • Entry Deadline - Sunday 25 March
    21 Mar 2012 10:32 pm
    Completed entry forms and payments must be received by Sunday 25 March at the latest.

  • Take Out Your Rubbish
    21 Mar 2012 9:34 pm
    In the rush of a fuel-filling portage, it's easy to drop rubbish. Please do what you can to take your rubbish with you. And, if you see it, take rubbish that others may have dropped - makes up for anything you might have dropped accidentally. Thanks.

  • Team Entry Forms
    21 Mar 2012 9:30 pm
    We're looking to get the Team Entry Forms on the web (normally they're completed on the day!). Should be up any day now. Thanks for your patience.

  • TROPHIES PLEASE
    10 Mar 2012 10:14 pm
    If you have, or know of someone who has, a trophy from DW2011 please return it, ideally by taking it to the Marsport shop at Waterside C (11 March) or Waterside D (25 March). If you can't make these races drop us an email at DW Trophy Return.Thanks.

  • Message from the Umpire
    2 Mar 2012 9:26 pm
    If you plan to start DW after 1200 on Easter Saturday, you must WITHOUT FAIL email intended start time to dwchiefumpire@hotmail.co.uk

  • Senior Double Good Friday Kit Check
    2 Mar 2012 9:25 pm
    If you're in the Senior Doubles and starting at 7am, once you have entered the race you can organise a DW kit check the night before on Good Friday. Limited to a 90 minute window from 1730-1900. So time for 30 boats. Drop us an email, along with your race number, to book your slot. First come, first served.

  • Senior Doubles 7am Start
    26 Feb 2012 9:24 pm
    We're trying to get a sense of how many Senior Doubles crew are planning to start at 7am on Saturday 7 April. If that's your plan, could you drop us an email. If you've entered, please include your boat number. Thanks.

  • ICF Classic Marathon
    22 Feb 2012 9:51 pm
    Fancy winning the ICF Classic Marathon 2012 series? Take a look at the 2012 races, and see how the winner's topped the table in 2011.

  • DW2012 Fundraising
    16 Feb 2012 10:15 pm
    If you're taking part in DW2012 and fundraising with each stroke, send us an email with details of your charity and fundraising page. If you're looking for a charity to support, please consider the Canoe Foundation, our official charity for DW2012. You can set up your CF Just Giving page now.

  • Waterside A Cancelled
    9 Feb 2012 12:45 am
    Announcement from Newbury Canoe Club, 8th Feb.
    It is with regret that Waterside Race A has now been CANCELLED.
    The current thick ice status and with no prospect of any thaw means the conditions now will be the same on Sunday.
    There were a number of options considered but the one that would allow the most to benefit is to cancel Waterside A and move on to Waterside B, this to be run as planned on 26th Feb.
    There is no entry limit to any of the remaining races and an announcement regarding refunds / transfer of entries etc will be made on the website in due course.
    See Waterside Series for details.

  • Protecting the Course
    30 Jan 2012 10:06 pm
    With the Waterside Series approaching, DW are working with Newbury CC to do our best to make sure we all look after the course and, particularly for Waterside A, the residents of Great Bedwyn. You may be visiting for one day, they live their all year and normally enjoy the relative quiet of the area. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE be considerate in every possible way. And encourage others to be as well. Thanks.

  • DW Trophy Returns
    15 Jan 2012 8:41 pm
    A reminder that trophies should be returned before this year's race. Once again Marsport have agreed to receive trophies, either at the Waterside races or in the shop.Any queries or questions, please email DW Trophy Return.Thanks.

  • Race Entry Deadline
    11 Jan 2012 10:00 pm
    Deadline for entries to this year's race is Sunday 25th March (two weeks before the race). So while you're training and carefully planning your race preparations, get the admin done and complete your Entry Form at the earliest opportunity.

  • DW - One of 30 Great Global Challenges
    5 Jan 2012 9:33 pm
    Take a look at the February edition of Men's Fitness and see why Devizes Westminster is one of the 30 Greatest Out There Challenges.

  • From 1948 to 2012
    2 Jan 2012 1:22 am
    SInce 1948, competitors have been pitting their skill, training, endurance and dedication against the Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Marathon - the toughest kayaking event in the UK. If you're competing, there's just 95 days to go. Happy New Year.

  • Entries Open
    1 Dec 2011 9:38 pm
    DW2012 entries are now open. You'll find the online form, along with all the other race related information, in the Paddler & Entry Information section.

  • Six Months Countdown
    6 Oct 2011 11:00 pm
    On Good Friday, 6 April 2012, the Devizes Westminster International Canoe Marathon 2012 begins. You have six months from today to prepare yourself, your boat, your kit, your support crew and, in many cases, your partner to take on the challenge.Entries will open on 1 December.Good luck and enjoy the training.

  • Travelling the Thames
    13 Sep 2011 12:57 am
    Congratulations to David Walliams for swimming the length of the River Thames. We, like him, appreciate the challenges presented by this stretch of river. We also like nothing more than getting to the steps at the finish line. Take a look at Walliams finishing his Thames Swim - what a great place to finish a massive challenge.

  • DW AGM
    22 Aug 2011 9:00 am
    If you are interested in supporting DW please join us at the AGM. All welcome! Saturday 24th Sept 2.30pm Wokingham Waterside Centre, Reading

  • DW Record Attempt Programme
    11 Jul 2011 5:47 pm
    Watch the programme with all the detail on Ivan & Ben's attempt to break the record. Try this link. You've got Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 to watchto watch. Or look for Not in it to Win it on YouTube.

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