ABOUT

Ben’s GoPro video – around the Ring in 2 minutes for a taster
Tim’s article on Outdoors Radar.com
Video of the Route (YouTube, with thanks to “DISPLACEMENT ACTIVITY”)
4x speed round the ring – entertaining and instructive from Chris Sze (“Szechung Kayaker”)

Worcester Canoe Club invite you to take part in our special challenge event, the Worcester Ring Challenge.

The full 21 mile Ring departs from our clubhouse in Worcester, then joins the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, before paddling along the Droitwich Canals (which only reopened in 2011 following decades of campaigning and work by local people). On the way you will see Worcester Cathedral as you pass through the city, then out into the beautiful Worcestershire countryside. There are locks (lots of them), tunnels, weirs (to portage) and bridges, making it a great challenge event.

We also offer the Offerton Cruise, which is 15 miles with a shuttle provided (i.e. we take you back to your car at the end).

The event is fully supported and high quality. It will be timed and we will publish the results. Whether you want to try and get a quick time or just enjoy the challenge is up to you.

We look forward to welcoming K1 and K2 paddlers, Stand Up Paddleboarders, cruisers and tourers, and maybe people just out for a pleasant paddle. It is a tough event and not suitable for beginners unfortunately.

We provide:

Free car parking
Shuttle for the shorter paddle – not this year
Signposted and marshalled route
Laminated route card
Food stops en route
Hot food at the finish
Hot showers and changing rooms at finish
Free Souvenir with the Worcester Ring logo
Event timing
Photos to download

Any questions just email worcesterring@hotmail.com.

Comments from the first year’s participants…

“We really enjoyed the event and will be back next year for more. The event was a pleasure to take part in.”

“The Marshalls were all extremely helpful as were all the officials in the club house, the food was great and so were the catering volunteers.”

“We will spread the message across our clubs and canoeing friends, that this is an event not to be missed.”

“Big thanks to Worcester canoe club for an excellent event yesterday at the Worcester Ring Challenge!!!”

“Superb course, well marshalled, great support points.”

“The refreshments along route and marshalling was excellent and it was nice to grab a shower at the end and have some hot food. I thought it was superbly organised.”

“It was really well run and we appreciated the friendly faces and words of encouragement at the food stops.”

“Thanks to all the organisers … who gave up their time to make this a very successful and enjoyable event.”

“Everyone we met was really friendly and supportive.”