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INTRODUCTION TO MARATHON RACING

Learn essential strategies for marathon racing - from starts to portaging, turns to finishes. Understand rules, behavior, and safety measures to excel in this competitive water sport. Available in an easy-to-follow format for beginners to seasoned racers.

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INTRODUCTION TO MARATHON RACING

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  1. INTRODUCTION TO MARATHON RACING

  2. TACTICS

  3. PRINCIPLES Be assertive Think ahead Seize opportunities Take calculated risks

  4. GENERAL Read the flow Use the wind Straighten the bends

  5. STARTS Pre-Start • Listen to the briefing, note the start order • On the water early and warm up • Position on the start line to best advantage for speed and direction of flow and 1st bend Post Start • 100% for first 200m then look for a “marker” and settle back to 90% on their wash

  6. UPSTREAM/DOWNSTREAM TACTICS Upstream • Stay out of the current • Easier to drop someone – more difficult for them to overtake • Use any eddies – careful crossing the eddy line • Paddle past the crown of a bend before crossing using ferry glide Downstream • Straighten the bends but stay in the middle third

  7. PORTAGING Planning Approaching Getting out Carrying Getting back in

  8. Portaging technique!

  9. TURNS Inspection A “proper” turn Inside v outside Plan ahead Avoid collisions Good exit is crucial

  10. WASH HANGING Side wash Stern Wash V wash In Groups

  11. OVERTAKING • Rehearse in training • Move out wide and then accelerate back down the wash and peel away • Use the inside of a bend if possible • Trap the overtaking boat on your wash – gradually increase speed and keep them close

  12. THE FINISH • Avoid being responsible for the last effort • Time your effort to make use of the final bend • Do not go too late or too early

  13. WARM UP/ WARM DOWN Purpose On land or in the boat

  14. MARATHON RACING RULES Behaviour Safety Discipline Drugs During the race

  15. BEHAVIOUR Non contact sport Race in a “fair manner” Overtaking boat to keep clear Wear appropriate clothing

  16. SAFETY Boat buoyancy Swim Spray covers Render assistance Wearing a Buoyancy Aid OR Disqualification

  17. DISCIPLINE Abide by: Marathon Racing Rules BCU Disciplinary Regulations No: Violence to other competitors or their equipment Abuse or swearing at competitors, officials and the public

  18. DRUGS All competitors are subject to the BCU Doping Control Rules

  19. DURING THE RACE Broken Paddle Broken Boat Wash Hanging Food and drink Assistance at portages Type of boat Paddle Boat length Boat cross section BCU Membership Vertical number plates Legible numbers

  20. T h a n k Y o u ! Any questions ?

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