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    Latest News
  • Mark (Foggy) Phillips
    16 Aug 2017 10:30 am
    The DW Organisation is sorry to report that Mark (Foggy) Phillips, passed away on Saturday the 12th of August 2017 aged 56. Foggy was diagnosed in June with Sporadic-CJD which is a Prion disease completely random and fortunately very rare.

    His athletic feats are legend and amongst these achievements, he was a 4 times winner of the Devizes to Westminster canoe race. Mark won the event in four consecutive years 94, 95, 96 and 97. This is only the 2nd time this has been done. In addition, he was 2nd 5 years later in 2002, completing his 6 races. Only 3 other people have won more times. His best time of 15:42 is the 5th fastest time for the race and only 8 minutes off the official record.

    Lt Col Mark Phillips MBE, Royal Marines was a professional of the highest order - we will be hard put to meet his like again.

  • 2017 Results
    19 Jun 2017 8:30 pm
    The DW 2017 Results Book has now been published and is available here.

  • DW Prize Giving
    10 Jun 2017 12:05 pm
    Today, 10th June at Newbury Rugby Club.

    From 2pm for tea & coffee to commence the ceremony at 2:30pm.

    Our special guest this year is Helen Backshall (Glover).

    In addition to the trophies, new members of the 1000 Mile Club will be awarded their tie (gentlemen) or pashmina (ladies).

    Family and friends welcome.Post ceremony buffet (with donations to our charity for this year - RLNI)

    Newbury Rugby Club
    Monks Lane
    RG14 7RW

    I look forward to seeing you there!

  • 2017 Results
    22 Apr 2017 10:00 pm
    Results for all classes in 2017 are now available on the Results page. These results reflect time allowances and penalties that have been applied for all crews.

  • Stages Monday Start List
    16 Apr 2017 9:26 pm
    Important - we will have two mass starts for singles, with the first being earlier than usual. Please see the timetable at the front of the start list. There is also an index to be able to find which batch each boat is in. The Monday timetable, index to batches, and full start list is now available as a PDF here

  • Spectator Advice
    13 Apr 2017 3:50 pm
    The course is going to be extremely busy over the weekend, so if you are not directly supporting a crew but wish to view the race, please visit our list of friendly sites, with facilities and space, to keep the portages free for emergency vehicles and support staff
    Please park carefully and considerately, and ensure you do not block any roads, driveways or private car parks

    Viewing Points

  • Entries closure
    31 Mar 2017 5:24 pm
    Entries close this Sunday, 2nd April at 4pm. We anticipate record numbers, so please don't leave it until the last minute to get your entry in as the system is likely to be very busy on Sunday! You can enter online or at Waterside D up to 4pm

  • Incident in London
    22 Mar 2017 17:00 pm
    The DW Organising Team are fully aware of the incident that has taken place this afternoon on Westminster Bridge and the surrounding area. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families.

    Regarding the race, at this time we will continue to progress plans for the normal running of DW over Easter Weekend. In the next 3 weeks we will adapt any plans as required by the security services, in response to today's incident, and will make announcements at the appropriate time.

    In the meantime it is important not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding this incident, until such time as further information is released by the authorities.

  • Entries now open!
    15 Jan 2017 4:09 pm
    Thanks to a huge amount of work from the DW team behind the scenes, the new online entry system is live.

    Enter online here

    Who's going to be the first person to get their entry in?

  • National Schools Championships
    24 Nov 2016 14:34 pm
    Organised by DW, Marsport and British Canoeing, this regatta took place on 20th November, with great participation and quality of racing from all involved. Full report and results now available from here.

  • Reminder: DW AGM Sat 17 Sept
    9 Sep 2016 10:27 pm
    The DW AGM will be held at the Wokingham Waterside Centre, Reading, on Saturday 17th September 2015 at 2.30pm.See Calendar for details.

  • Bernard Perrett
    16 Aug 2016 1:58 pm
    With sadness we have heard that Bernard Perrett died in late July. Bernard was an important part of the DW family, who completed the race four times in the early 1970s. We send our condolences to his family and friends.

  • DW2016 Awards Photos
    7 Jun 2016 1:22 am
    Photos from the DW2016 Awards, presented by Steve Backshall, can be seen here.There is a charge for copies, with half the funds going to HMSA, our charity for DW2016.

  • DW2016 Awards
    27 Apr 2016 12:01 pm
    Reminder that the DW2016 Awards are 21 May 2016 at Newbury Rugby Club starting at 2pm.See you there.

  • 2016 1000-Mile Club Members
    7 Apr 2016 10:35 am
    Congratulations to the five new members of the 1000-mile club: an exclusive but growing group of people who have done at least eight DWs.DW 1000 Mile Club.

  • DW2016 Time Penalties
    4 Apr 2016 5:30 pm
    DW Race Directors and Chief Umpire have announced time penalties resulting from DW2016. See DW2016 - DW Race Incidents.

  • DW2016 � Day 4 Stages Stopped
    27 Mar 2016 9:14 pm
    Severe weather is forecast for early Easter Monday impacting safety on the tidal Thames. After careful consideration, DW Directors have decided to stop the stages race at Teddington. This is not an easy decision to make and will disappoint many people. We very much hope paddlers and support crews can understand and accept the reasons behind this decision. Medals will be given out at 0730 GMT on Monday 28 March at Thames Young Mariners. Please collect boats at this time.

  • Stages Start List for Sunday
    26 Mar 2016 7:40 pm
    The Sunday Start List for the Stages Race is available as a PDF here

  • Stages Start List for Saturday
    25 Mar 2016 10:43 pm
    The Saturday Start List for the Stages Race is available as a PDF here

  • DW16 - Runners & Riders
    21 Mar 2016 5:23 pm
    The Race Entry List has been posted. We're pleased to add our DW16 - Runners and Riders list. DW16R&R; gives you the inside track on the crews likely to be in with a chance of a medal in Senior Doubles and Senior Singles.

  • Race Entry Lists Posted
    21 Mar 2016 1:21 am
    Race Entry Lists for DW2016 have gone live. See Current Race for details.

  • DW2016 - Chief Umpire's Final Instructions
    15 Mar 2016 10:59 am
    With ten days to go entrants, official support crews and supporters MUST read DW2016 - Chief Umpire�s Final Instructions to Paddlers. Please share with all in your teams. Please revisit the DW News page for future updates.

  • URGENT: Westminster St Thomas' Finish Arrangements
    9 Mar 2016 3:06 pm
    Last week DW directors met senior staff at St Thomas Hospital to discuss revised finish arrangements for 2016 in light of serious problems experienced last year. See Race News - DW2016 Finish Arrangements at Westminster - St. Thomas' Hospital for more details. All crews, support crews and spectators must observe these rules.

  • DW Article on Limitless Pursuits
    22 Feb 2016 11:10 pm
    Take a look at an article profiling DW on Limitless Pursuits.

  • DW2016 Entries Now Open
    12 Jan 2016 10:40 pm
    Entries for DW2016 are now open. Go to How to Enter the Race, read and follow the instructions.

  • DW2016 Proof of Age Requirements
    6 Jan 2016 4:41 pm
    For the 2016 Race, the DW Organisation have changed the rules requiring paddlers to show proof of age. It will no longer be required to show a photo ID at Devizes check-in, or at any time during the entry process. We have taken advice from British Canoeing, and their perspective is simple: it is the responsibility of the Paddler and/or Team Leader to ensure compliance with race rules. Severe penalties will be imposed for contravention of these rules. Please read the race rules.

  • DW2016 Preparation
    23 Oct 2015 11:11 pm
    Are you thinking of entering DW2016?
    Take a look at our Training Advice page, include a list of Canoe Clubs that support novices paddlers.

  • Reminder: DW AGM Sat 12 Sep
    24 Aug 2015 11:03 pm
    The DW AGM will be held at the Wokingham Waterside Centre, Reading, on Saturday 12th September 2015 at 2.30pm.

    See Calendar for details.

  • Time penalty imposed
    1 Jun 2015 11:32 pm
    The Devizes to Westminster Canoe Race has imposed a 30 minute time penalty on a crew whose supporters attended an out-of-bounds portage in this year's event. DW chief umpire Guy Dresser said: "The rules specify several places on the course that are closed to supporters because of access difficulties or for safety reasons but in this case our instructions were ignored."

  • DW imposes three-year ban on two canoeists
    12 May 2015 9:50 am
    The Devizes to Westminster Canoe Race has banned two canoeists from taking part in its event for three years. The two were found to have carried out an unauthorised run along the course of the DW Race over Easter weekend 2015 after failing to submit an entry to the race on time. DW Chairman Tom Armitstead said: "The pair's actions were irresponsible and foolish and put the safe conduct of our event at risk."

  • DW2015 Awards
    27 Apr 2015 2:42 pm
    If it's not in your diary, DW2015 Awards start at 2pm on Saturday 9th May at Donnington Park Valley, Newbury, RG14 3AG - Directions.

    We have a guest speaker, awards, cash bar and donation based buffet with funds raised going to the chosen DW Charity.

    Please come, tell your friends and celebrate this year's race.

  • DW2015 - Race Complete
    8 Apr 2015 1:34 pm
    DW2015 is completed with the first ever Senior Doubles win by a Mixed Crew.

    Lizzie Broughton (RIC) and Keith Moule (CLM) won the Senior Doubles in a time of 16 hours 40 minutes and 31 seconds.

    Over 4 days, Tom Sharpe (RIC) won Senior Singles, Daniel Palmer and Connor Peters (Fowey) won Junior Doubles and Amber Owen and James Treadgold (RDG) won Vet Junior Doubles.

  • Stages Start List for Monday
    5 Apr 2015 9:14 pm
    The Monday start list is here on the Results page. Now updated with K1s in numerical order. Timetable and index to K2 batches is included. Kit checks begin at 03:50. Mass start of all the Singles at 04:50am, followed by 12 batches of Doubles from 05:10am onwards.

  • Stages Start List for Sunday
    4 Apr 2015 9:02 pm
    The Sunday start list is here on the Results page for the current race.

  • Day 1 of DW captured in photos
    4 Apr 2015 10:37 am
    Follow this link to see photos of DW.

  • Interview with Keith Moule and Lizzie Broughton
    3 Apr 2015 10:45 pm
    Interview here on youtube. They are contenders for the Senior Doubles class.

  • Stages Start List for Saturday
    3 Apr 2015 10:41 pm
    The stages race started from Devizes today, and has reached Newbury. Saturday start times depend on Friday's results, so the complete Start list is now available here

  • Counting down to the start ...
    2 Apr 2015 11:23 pm
    With just hours to go before the start of DW 2015 � what do we have in store this year? Starting tomorrow in the Junior K2s it's Dan Palmer/Connor Peters from Fowey � a super crew who will be out to win once again this year.In the K1s it�s Sam Plummer, Tom Sharpe and Brett Irvine and Danny Beazley � all very experienced paddlers � it�s going to be a great race to follow.Good luck to everyone paddling � here�s to a nice strong tailwind!

  • UPDATE: PARKING AT DREADNOUGHT REACH
    31 Mar 2015 7:25 pm
    The DW Organisation has learned today (Tue. 31 March) that Wokingham Borough Council has delayed the planned works on the flyover into Thame Valley Park by one week.

    As a result, parking suspensions will not be implemented on Thames Valley Park Drive over Easter weekend, and there will be no alternative parking arrangements in place.

    So the good news is that it will be �business as usual� for Support Crews meeting their Paddlers at the Dreadnought Reach portage.

    However, please ensure you park legally and follow the existing parking directions in TVP, as well as the relevant DW Rules for Support Crews - if you need a refresher then visit http://www.dwrace.org.uk/paddinforules.html!

  • Team Entries
    27 Mar 2015 12:11 am
    Please could all online team entries be in by Wednesday 1st April.

  • 2015 entries now online
    27 Mar 2015 12:10 am
    See the entry list here

  • Race Briefing Note
    13 Mar 2015 1:40 pm
    To help with planning for race entrants, we've prepared a DW Briefing Note.

    This is to accompany and should be read in conjunction with the Rules.

    Please use these to prepare well in advance for your DW.

  • Easter Road Closure
    5 Mar 2015 5:20 pm
    Please note we have been informed the A329 (by Dreadnought Reach / Wokingham Waterside Centre) is to be closed over Easter Weekend.

    (More details...)

  • Prize Giving Date Change
    26 Feb 2015 10:11 am
    The date of the Prize Giving has changed to Saturday 9 May (it was 16 May). It will be in the Donnington Valley Hotel, Newbury.

  • Returning Trophies
    23 Feb 2015 12:22 am
    Did you or someone you know win a trophy at DW2014?
    If so, please return the trophy at the Watersides (via Marsport) or the Marsport shop at Wokingham Waterside Centre.
    Trophies, must be in before this year's race.
    Thanks.

  • Buoyancy Aid Rules
    23 Feb 2015 12:17 am
    Further to recent questions regards buoyancy aids/personal flotation devices, we've looked into the issue of ISO compliant items which apparently do not have 50N inherent buoyancy. Adult XL sized versions of these BAs/PFDs do meet that level to achieve compliance but some smaller sizes may offer just 45N. The organisers have decided that compliance with the relevant standards specified in the rules is the key here and that as long as they meet ALL the rest of the criteria specified in the rules, 45N versions of the BAs/PFDs will be accepted.

  • Updated General Rules
    4 Feb 2015 10:55 am
    General Rules have been updated to include more detailed guidance on navigating the Tideway. This is in response to requests from the Port Of London Authority, who manage the tidal Thames. Paddlers and supports crews are required to have read and comply with these and all other relevant rules.

    See Paddlers' Information > Rules .

  • DW2015 Entries Open
    6 Jan 2015 10:35 am
    DW2015 Entries are now open. See Paddlers' Information > How to Enter.

    Please also make sure you and your support crews read all General and Class Rules in the same section.

  • Entries Open for NSKC2014
    25 Sep 2014 9:26 pm
    DW, working with Canoe England and Marsport, has opened entries to the National Schools Kayak Championships 2014 on Sunday 16th November at Wokingham Waterside Centre, Reading. Regatta information and entry form.

  • DW AGM
    18 Sep 2014 12:42 am
    The 2014 DW AGM will be at 14.30 on Saturday 4 October at the Wokingham Waterside Centre. See details.

  • DW2014 in Canoe Focus
    8 Jul 2014 12:00 pm
    Read the Canoe Focus article A Challenging Year of Great Endurance Racing on Devizes Westminster 2014 in our DW News section.

  • DW2014 Donations
    3 Jun 2014 3:39 pm
    A cheque for �376 to Cancer Research UK and �300 to Evelina Children's Hospital (St Thomas), raised by the Westminster Village Crew, is off in the post to the charities. Great job Westminster.

  • DW2014 Prize Giving
    13 May 2014 1:47 pm
    The DW2014 Prize Giving will start at 2pm on Saturday 7 June at Donnington Valley Hotel & Spa. Full details.

  • Dr Oliver Dansie - DW1951
    7 May 2014 1:10 pm
    A belated obituary on Dr Olive Dansie, who took completed DW in 1951 in 24 hours and 7 minutes.
    See Daily Telegraph.

  • Stages Race Winners
    22 Apr 2014 4:16 pm
    Daniel Palmer and Connor Peters completed a Fowey River CC double winning the Junior Doubles in a time of 16hrs 20 mins and 16 secs. William Hardiman and Clive Neale from Tonbridge won the Vet Juniors in 17 hrs 21 mins. Radek Zielski from Reading held onto his Day 3 lead, wining the Senior Singles by 7 minutes, with a time of 16:23:13. Full details.

  • Stages Race Monday Start Lists
    21 Apr 2014 7:51 am
    All the boats in the Stages race have arrived at TYM (Ham) and the Start lists are now available here Monday Starts The Singles will have a mass start, followed by the Doubles in batches. The start list includes an index sheet showing which batch each boat is in, as well as a list of boats for each batch.

  • Stage Report - Day 3
    21 Apr 2014 7:49 am
    Junior Double Palmer/Peters crew lead has increased to 1hr 38mins - that's almost in the bag. Hardiman and Neale from Tonbridge lead the Vet Juniors by 59 minutes. Senior Singles is the closest race with Zielski from Reading in front by seven minutes, down from 10 at the end of Day 2. Fourth and final day. Full details.

  • Senior Doubles Winners
    20 Apr 2014 7:58 pm
    Congratulations to Ryan Pearce and Mike Southey, winners of Senior Doubles DW2014. Latest results (updated live).

  • Stages Report - Day 2
    20 Apr 2014 1:33 am
    Junior Double Palmer/Peters crew lead is up to 1hr 20mins. Hardiman and Neale from Tonbridge lead the Vet Juniors by 9 minutes. Senior Singles is led by Zielski from Reading by ten minutes. Full details.

  • Stages Race Sunday Start List
    19 Apr 2014 8:30 pm
    The complete start list for Sunday at Marlow (Longridge) is now available online at Sunday Starts

  • Follow Race Checkpoints
    19 Apr 2014 8:09 am
    You can follow this year's race hereNews Text

  • Stages - Day 1
    19 Apr 2014 8:06 am
    Good stages race after 2 1/2 hr delay. JD Fowey crew have a 46 min lead. Tonbridge crew leading VJ by 25 mins. SS Reading paddler leading by 4 mins. Full details.

  • BBC Wiltshire
    19 Apr 2014 1:10 am
    Listen to BBC Wiltshire's Good Friday broadcast from Devizes Wharf. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01wlq05

  • Stages Race Start List for Saturday
    18 Apr 2014 11:29 pm
    The complete start list for Saturday at Newbury (Northcroft) is now available online at Saturday Starts

  • #dwcanoerace
    15 Apr 2014 10:54 pm
    If you Tweet follow@dwcanoerace, with #dwcanoerace for mentions.

  • Follow this year's race
    11 Apr 2014 6:17 pm
    You can follow this year's race here

  • Entries now online
    11 Apr 2014 10:43 am
    Entries can now be found here Entry Class List and here Entry SubClass List Please note there are a couple more entries still to be processed.

  • Burghfield Lock / Cunning Man Pub
    7 Apr 2014 9:40 pm
    Message to crews and support crews. Please instruct your support crews that they are not permitted to park in the Cunning Man Pub near to Burghfield Lock. Any support crew or person linked with the race parking in the car park is likely to lead to a penalty being applied to the crew they are supporting.

  • Senior Doubles Friday Kit Checks
    6 Apr 2014 10:30 pm
    As in previous years, Senior Doubles crews starting early on Easter Saturday may request a Friday evening kit check at Devizes. These kit checks are allocated on a first come, first served basis, and take place in ten-minute slots between 5-7pm at Devizes Wharf. To apply for a place, please email with your preferred time to the Chief Umpire.

    There will be a quick kit check on Friday crews before they leave on Saturday.

  • Entry Deadline Approaching
    1 Apr 2014 9:35 am
    If you're taking part in DW2014 get your entry in soon. Last postmarked date is Friday 4 April. In person, at Waterside D (Sun 6 April).
    Full details.

  • DW2014 GPS Tracking Trial
    27 Mar 2014 9:36 pm
    For the first time, we're pleased to announce DW will be trialling GPS based tracking for a number of selected entrants. Several crews used them last year with great success. We're extending the trial this year. Visit DW2014 GPS Tracking Trial to find out more, as well as how to hire privately if you're not picked for the trial.

  • BBC Wiltshire - Marshals
    27 Mar 2014 12:55 pm
    Just heard DW on BBC Radio Wiltshire and wanting to volunteer to marshal? Drop us an email. Thanks.

  • Entering DW2014?
    25 Mar 2014 10:01 am
    If you're yet to enter DW2014, please note the address for postal entry fees has changed.

    Post cheque and advice slip to:
    Entry Secretary
    80 East Park Farm Drive
    Charvil
    Reading
    RG10 9US

  • Waterside B Congratulations
    10 Mar 2014 11:15 am
    Congratulations to everyone involved in Waterside B on Sunday 10 March. The work and dedication was clearly apparent and very much appreciated by the paddling community looking for DW simulation.

    Results at     http://www.watersideseries.org.uk/.

  • Flood Conditions
    11 Feb 2014 9:44 pm
    Flooding conditions in southern England are currently at record levels. We send our sympathies to anyone affected, directly or indirected.

    With regards to DW2014, there have been some enquiries about the impact of flooding on the race. We will continually monitor the situation and liaise with the relevant authorities and agencies. There are over two months until the race. Any decision is likely to be made in the week leading up to the race.

    If you are training for DW2014, as usual, we urge you to be careful and maintain safety as a priority.DW Organising Team

  • DW2014 Entries Open
    9 Jan 2014 12:00 pm
    Online DW2014 entries are now open. Check our the rules and requirements, and it's a couple of clicks to enter Devizes Westminster 2014.

  • 100 Days to Go
    9 Jan 2014 12:41 am
    It's just 100 days to go until DW2014 starts on Friday 18 April 2014.

    Paddlers will be training hard in the tough winter conditions in preparation for the 125-mile endurance race.

  • School Championships Regatta
    30 Nov 2013 9:11 am
    The Schools Championships Regatta on Sun 24 Nov at Dreadnought Reach.

    Great event - read up on the day - with good support and willingness to take part in 2014. Great feedback from coaches and teams that took part.

    Thanks to everyone for their support both in planning and preparations, and on the day.

  • John Cooper
    18 Sep 2013 11:34 pm
    We are shocked and saddened to share that John Cooper, a very good friend and supporter of DW for many years, has passed away.
    With very fond memories, we send our thoughts and condolences to John's friends and family.

  • DW AGM
    13 Sep 2013 10:12 pm
    Reminder that it is the DW AGM tomorrow at Wokingham Waterside Centre, starting at 2:30 prompt.See you there.

  • School Championships
    7 Aug 2013 10:02 am
    Are you part of, or involved with a DW School Team. Take a look at the National Schools Championship - click here

  • Tribute to Brigadier Garth Hewish
    25 Apr 2013 9:49 pm
    The DW Team and friends of DW will be sad to hear of the recent death of Brigadier Garth Hewish MBE after a long illness. Garth was involved in many aspects of DW, doing the race several times, organising the Royal Engineers' Trophy, and helping with Umpiring. More recently, as Vice President, he chaired our AGMs which were always very happy occasions. He will be missed but remembered with great affection. A tribute to Garth can be found here.

  • DW2013 Results
    25 Apr 2013 9:49 pm
    Full list of results and prize winners on the Results page. See you at the Prize Giving on 18th May in Newbury.

  • Press Cuttings
    16 Apr 2013 12:26 am
    Selection of the news stories we've been sent and found online at Press Cuttings.

  • Prize Giving - Sat 18 May
    9 Apr 2013 1:24 am
    DW Prize Giving - Sat 18 May starts at 1730 at Hilton Hotel Newbury Centre, Pinchington Lane, RG14 7HU Newbury, Berkshire.

    There will be a party afterwards. Please pass on to supporters, parents, partners and club members as well. Party tickets �5 per person. Discount rooms rates at the Hilton. Email Totti for tickets.

  • DW2013 Senior Double Winners
    31 Mar 2013 10:46 pm
    Congratulations to Stuart West and Dan Seaford, Senior Doubles winners of DW2013 with a time of 16 hours, 44 minutes and 23 seconds.

  • Monday Start List for Stages race
    31 Mar 2013 8:41 pm
    The complete start list for Monday at TYM is now available on the Results page here. There is an index to the K2 groups, and the timetable for the campsite. Don't forget that all times are GMT.

  • Last Crew Off
    30 Mar 2013 7:08 pm
    The final crew have left Devizes. Everyone is now on their way. While some have already had to retire, others are steadily making progress to Westminster.

  • Stages Start List for Sunday
    30 Mar 2013 6:45 pm
    The Start list for the Stages race is now on the results page here Please note that this is provisional - we are still sorting out one or two problems, so there will be an update later. The start times shown are correct.

  • All Cannings clear for racers
    30 Mar 2013 2:57 pm
    Police incident at All Cannings has been cleared. Access is, again available.

  • Access report
    30 Mar 2013 2:17 pm
    Access to All Cannings near Devizes is restricted due to a police cordon

  • Stages Start List for Saturday
    29 Mar 2013 10:01 pm
    The Start List for the Stages race is now on the Results page here

  • Coming Down to Watch
    29 Mar 2013 12:04 pm
    Great coverage on BBC Wiltshire today, if you're coming down to watch on Saturday, the first crews are off at 7, with regular departures until 11. From then, it's the more elite crews and they'll be more spread out. Wrap up warm!

  • Notice to Competitors
    28 Mar 2013 2:53 pm
    As announced, directors of the Devizes to Westminster Canoe Race have met. In conjunction with advice from the Environment Agency, the directors have decided to run the DW race in 2013 in its normal format.
    However, due to the challenging nature of the conditions expected during the event, the organisers have implemented a self-assessment competence matrix for crews.
    All crews must assess themselves according to this matrix, which rates their ability to undertake the DW challenge in the current arduous conditions.
    Full details are contained in this document.
    Please note, the organisers reserve the right to stop any crew at any time.
    All Senior Single, Vet-Junior, Endeavour and Senior Doubles entrants are required to bring their completed Assessment Matrix to registration.

  • DW on Twitter
    28 Mar 2013 9:02 am
    There's an unofficial DW Twitter account run by the chief umpire. It's @dwcanoerace - and the hash tag for the race this year is #DWcanoerace. Don't forget the only official voice of the race is this website. www.dwrace.org.uk.

  • Junior Camping
    27 Mar 2013 11:13 pm
    As advised by Owen Peake - Junior Campsite Manager:Please ensure that you have checked the weather forecast for Easter weekend - temperatures not currently looking good.Your crews who are camping MUST ensure that they are properly equipped with tents and sleeping bags that are appropriate for the conditions that are forecast.Pop up, single skin tents are not suitable for sub zero camping, nor are thin sleeping bags designed for festival goers in the height of summer.The campsite crew will not allow poorly equipped crews to stay on the campsite, and they are likely to be disqualified from the race for their own safety if they are deemed to be unfit to paddle.Please also ensure that your crews do not hang about at all after getting off the water - they should be sent straight to the showers and change into warm clothing, and not hang about chatting to parents and support crews unnecessarily.

  • Additional Notice to Competitors
    27 Mar 2013 7:09 pm
    All Senior Single, Vet-Junior, Endeavour and Senior Doubles entrants are required to bring their completed Assessment Matrix to registration.

  • Notice to Competitors
    27 Mar 2013 9:00 am
    As announced, directors of the Devizes to Westminster Canoe Race have met. In conjunction with advice from the Environment Agency, the directors have decided to run the DW race in 2013 in its normal format.
    However, due to the challenging nature of the conditions expected during the event, the organisers have implemented a self-assessment competence matrix for crews.
    All crews must assess themselves according to this matrix, which rates their ability to undertake the DW challenge in the current arduous conditions.
    Full details are contained in this document.
    Please note, the organisers reserve the right to stop any crew at any time.

  • Easter Saturday Afternoon Departures
    26 Mar 2013 9:05 pm
    Last call - if you're starting after midday on Easter Saturday, please be sure to email [email protected] with details in good time. This information is not shared with anyone else. If you don't tell us, we may not be there to start you. And do allow 45-60 minutes to check in at Devizes before your start. You must have an acknowledgement email back to be sure we know your start time intentions.

  • Easter Monday Tideway Lights
    26 Mar 2013 12:21 am
    Crews in the Stages race of DW (Junior doubles, Junior/Veteran doubles, Senior Singles, Endeavour) will not require lights affixed to their boats or light sticks attached to their buoyancy aids on the Tideway on Easter Monday this year. This is because the start will be around dawn.

  • Daily DW on BBC Wiltshire
    25 Mar 2013 8:27 am
    Interviews with a different team every day this week on BBC Wiltshire at 8:20. Listen online at http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcwiltshire.

  • River Conditions
    24 Mar 2013 1:08 pm
    We are aware there is great interest in conditions on the river after steady rain from the beginning of the year.
    We have been observing the conditions in recent months. We will continue to actively review the conditions and any possible impact on DW2013.
    At present, and unless otherwise announced on this website, it is expected that the race will be proceeding as normal. However, confirmation will be made in due course and should there be any changes they will be reported here as soon as they are known.
    At present we are planning to provide an update on Tuesday evening.
    Thanks and best wishes for final preparations.

  • Entry lists now online
    20 Mar 2013 8:22 pm
    Entry lists are now online here.

  • Kit Checking at Devizes
    18 Mar 2013 9:45 pm
    Please note, compulsory kit will be ticked off at check-in. Please make sure it is packed in a way that can be checked.If you put it in bags, clink film, vacuum pack it in anyway, it will be opened.

  • Online Entries Working
    16 Mar 2013 7:47 pm
    Online entry system is now back up and working.
    Please enter as normal.

  • Online Entries
    16 Mar 2013 4:03 pm
    We are aware there are problems with accessing online entries.
    We are doing all we can to remedy the situation.
    Please try again at some point later in the day.

  • Cafe on Honeystreet Wharf
    13 Mar 2013 1:50 am
    Looking for somewhere to stop on the Pound without blocking other crews? Try the Honeystreet Wharf Cafe.There's parking on site, a cleared space for crews to stop if they're looking for a feed (please don't stop under the bridge) and there's hot drinks and snacks in the cafe.Thanks to the team at Honeystreet Wharf for supporting DW and crews as they set off from Devizes.

  • Friday Check-In for Senior Doubles
    11 Mar 2013 4:42 pm
    To assist Senior Doubles crews looking to leave promptly at 7am, we will be providing bookable check-in slots between 16:00 and 18:00 on Friday at Devizes Wharf. To book a slot please email [email protected].
    Slots will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

  • DW2013 Entry Deadline - AMMENDED NOTE
    10 Mar 2013 10:07 pm
    The deadline for entries to DW2013 is fast approaching. Your online entry and payment must be received by midnight on Sunday 17 March.

    However, as there is no post on Sundays this means in effect, the deadline for sending your payment is Friday 15 March if you are sending it in the post.

    Alternatively, you can hand in payment in person at Waterside D to the Entry Secretary on Sunday 17 March. All payments must be with the Entries Secretary before he leaves Waterside D (he is normally the last to leave).

    Ideally we would like to receive all entries online by Friday 15 March. While online entry will be kept open until midnight on Sunday for the few making last minute decisions, you are strongly advised to make your online entry well before that time. There is no paper entry and no late entries are permitted. Please make sure anyone you know entering the race is aware of this.

    The procedure for DW entries being paid for at Waterside D is as follows:

    1. Fill in your online entry and submit it, ideally, by Friday 15th March. But by Sunday 17th March at the latest.

    2. Note the email address you used for both paddlers.

    3. Write a cheque for the appropriate amount made payable to "Devizes to Westminster Organisation Limited" and write the e-mail address of both paddlers on the back of the cheque.

    4. Hand in the cheque to the Entries Secretaries Desk (in the Waterside Centre at the finish).

    Cash can be taken in payment of the fees but cheques are preferred. Card transactions are not possible.

    To repeat for clarity, if you plan to decide on the day of Waterside D whether you are going to do DW or not, submit an electronic entry in good time earlier in the week. You are not committed to doing the race but all the entry details are there and you either hand in a cheque and get an entry, or you don't hand in a cheque and the electronic entry will not be used.

    Note. Waterside Series Organisers are not involved with the DW entries so please direct entries to DW Oganisers not to the Waterside Series team. Thanks.

  • River Conditions
    4 Mar 2013 11:11 pm
    Stream flows are decreasing on much of the Thames. Keep up on conditions on the river at the Environment Agency River Thames Conditions.

  • Ben St Joseph
    4 Feb 2013 11:41 pm
    We are very saddened to hear that Ben St Joseph died while climbing on Ben Nevis's Tower Ridge on 26 January 2013. Ben was a popular, hard working, and dedicated medical student at Bristol University. He was also a member of the University Officers Training Corps. He won both the Reserve Forces (2011) and University (2012) Cups for the Devizes to Westminster race and hoped to win both again this year.The DW family would like to send our thoughts and sympathies to Ben's family, friends and colleagues.

  • Paddling Etiquette
    27 Jan 2013 12:19 pm
    Waterside Series start next week (26 Jan). They are an important and traditional build-up race series for DW competitors. It is very important for paddlers and support crews to honour etiquette rules along the course. More details from Waterside Series organisers on DW Facebook Group and the Waterside Series.DW and Waterside work together to reduce impact of our events on residents who live along the course year round.Please do your part.

  • Trophies Please
    17 Jan 2013 9:31 pm
    A reminder that DW Trophies should be returned before this years race. Marsport are again prepared to accept trophies at the shop or at the Waterside races. Please address any queries to [email protected].

  • Entries Open
    1 Jan 2013 8:58 am
    Entries for DW2013 are now open. Online Entries.

  • Entries Open 1 Jan
    17 Dec 2012 11:05 pm
    Entries to DW2013 will open on 1 January.While you're waiting and keen, check over your training plan, support crew preparation, accommodation in Devizes and every other element of detail that you can think of.

  • Four Months Countdown
    29 Nov 2012 11:53 pm
    It's four months to the day until the first crews set off from Devizes Wharf on the four day race. So where are you up to on your training schedule? Take a look at our Facebook Group page for tips from the experts.

  • Noticeboard
    20 Nov 2012 12:05 am
    Looking to buy some kit or catch up with the DW community. Take a look at the DW Facebook Group or leave a message on our Noticeboard.

  • And finally...
    16 Nov 2012 11:56 am
    We have pictures from the DW 2012 Awards Ceremony. Take a look in the Gallery.

  • Easter Times and BST
    23 Oct 2012 12:31 pm
    In 2013, Easter Weekend marks the start of British Summer Time. Please note the entire race will be run on GMT (i.e. the time it is on Good Friday and Easter Saturday).

  • Thames Winter Lock Closures
    11 Oct 2012 1:00 pm
    If you're heading out along the River Thames to train, take a look at the Environment Agency's planned River Thames Lock Closures for 2012/2013 and the impact it may have on your planned route.

  • DW AGM
    1 Sep 2012 10:38 pm
    DW AGM will be at 2:30 on Saturday 15th September at the Wokingham Waterside Centre. Please do attend if you can and show your support for DW.

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Thank you all for a great Easter!

DW 2016 was a challenging one, as storm Katie ravaged the country and wrecked the Westminster site, causing us to finish the stages race at Teddington for safety.

Fortunately 2017 was a relatively mild Easter in comparison, though low water meant it was unlikely many records would be taken. The mild weather was reflected in the number of finishers, with 88% of boats finishing the course.

With many paddlers returning with unfinished business, along with a boom in numbers due to the milder weather this year, we anticipated a lot more congestion and problems on the course. Fortunately with the majority of supporters attending our supporters� briefings in the Wharf Theatre, the course ran a lot smoother than normal, so a big thank you to all of you!

The introduction to live tracking on every boat also helped streamline support and reduce congestion, also making it possible for folk to follow the race and their favourite crews from the comfort of their armchair, keeping the course free for supporters and emergency vehicles.

The results are live on the website, with all corrections made for penalties, tunnel delays etc, and as you've seen all over social media, first place in the senior doubles went to a deserving Jim King and Billy Butler, completing in 17hrs, 27 minutes, 37 seconds.

A special mention also has to be made to Sam Rippington and Lisa Price for taking the ladies C2 record in 24:11:02

The DW presentation will be at 2pm, Saturday, 10th June 2017, at Newbury Rugby Club, Monks Lane, Newbury, RG14 7RW

Next year Easter will be a tad earlier, on 30th March�2nd April 2018, so start your planning now!

Senior Doubles:
1st    Jim King / Billy Butler17:27:37
2ndBeazley / Rodrigo Hortal17:46:50
3rdRyan Pearce / Dan Palmer18:17:08
Ladies Senior Doubles:
1stNicola Taylor / Jodie Barrett23:29:24
Mixed Doubles:
1stHelen Backshall / Steve Backshall22:48:46
Junior Doubles:
1stDavid Hatton / Harry Shearer16:20:26
2ndMatthew Callow / Kieran Hayward16:29:04
3rdStephen Leonard / Simon Tilbury-Clark17:26:31
Senior Singles:
1stSam Plummer15:54:07
2ndRadoslaw Zielski16:17:02
3rdBenedikt Kraft16:29:08
Senior singles - Ladies:
1stRo Battison19:33:15
Veteran / Junior:
1stJared Humphries / Clive Neale18:13:33
Canadian Doubles:
1stTom Stafford / Chris Smith21:36:26
Canadian Doubles - Ladies:
1stLisa Price / Sam Rippington24:11:02
Canadian Singles:
1stSven Tosch19:15:00
Canadian Singles - Ladies:
1stLiz Murnaghan24:44:19