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Gate 7 – May Day 2026 – Durham to Finchale Paddle and Race

Region: North East
Type: Regional
Format: Mass Start
Distance: 5 miles
River Grade & Hazards: Grade 2 / 3
Suitable for Novice: Yes
Safety Cover: Yes
Safety Officer: Andrew Crowhurst
Start: Penny Ferry Bridge, DH1 5TA
Finish: Finchale Priory, DH1 5SH
Race Start: 11:00
Check-in Time: From 10:00
Briefing Time:
Additional Info: ONE RACE WITH THREE DIFFERENT STARTS
Slow Canadians, play boats. 11.00
Medium General purpose boats (less than 4 metres), slaloms. 11.05
Fast K1, river racer, sea kayak, doubles. 11.10
Fees: Singles £5, Doubles £8
Payment: Cash on the day
Entries On The Day: Late entries on the day are accepted
Late Entry Surcharge: £0
Single Event Membership: Yes, Single Event Membership entry is accepted
Online Entries Close: 03/05/2026 18:00
Gate7
| Title | Hits | Date modified | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAFETY-RULES-May-2026 | 12 | 30-03-2026 | |
| Gate-7-Risk-Assessment-May-2026 | 11 | 30-03-2026 |
Name Club Class Crew Boat Partner Connor Turner Wear Whoppers / Tees Tigers MK1 Connor Turner Wear Whoppers / Tees Tigers MK1 Connor Turner Wear Whoppers / Tees Tigers MK1 Ava Hayden Break Out Canoe Club WK1 Jack Maloney NKC MK1 Harry Gregson Break Out Canoe Unit MK1 Harvey Reeves Breakout canoe unit MK1 Daniel Ahearne Break Out Canoe Unit MK1 Kate Kent Proteus WC1 nicky cresser Nottingham Kayak Club MK1 Pete Atkinson Proteus CC MK1


