It has been a busy half term week and weekend for the race team.
Hannah and Emily were invited to join the England Sprint Talent Programme training camp led by Southampton Canoe Club. 15 athletes ranging from U16 Juniors to U23 paddlers travelled to Montebelo Aguieira Lake Resort & Spa in Portugal. The two girls completed 3 training sessions a day and covered the physical, tactical, and technical requirements for sprinting, covering all 3 distances (200m, 500m and 1000m). They trained in both K1s and crewboats (hired from the Nelo Center). The training camp provided Hannah and Emily with an opportunity to learn from others, build training experiences and take part in high quality sessions in mixed ability training groups. Although they trained hard throughout the day there was always time for homework /revision and the highlight of each day was the evening entertainment which was organised by different athletes each evening (this ranged from canoeing related Pictionary, card games & treasure hunts).
On Sunday we had 2 adult crews who raced in the Thameside race, from Aldermaston to Reading. Well done Adrian, Bertie, Steve and Charlie, good results which put you in the middle of your respective classes.
Other members participated in the last of the Hare and Hounds series at Wey Kayak Club in Guildford. The conditions were good and many put in their best time of the season. Particular congratulations goes to Sam who won the trophy for the most improved U14 boy, having taken part in 4 of the 5 events over the winter.