The River Axe Race is an annual canoe/kayak event run by the club with
various entry categories and normally has around 100 entrants.
River Axe Race - Sunday 3 March 2013
If you
intend to paddle in the Axe Race or are interested for
next year please click here.
This popular
race is an excellent introduction to canoe racing and
also provides a challenge for the more experienced
paddler. All classes are open to paddlers with
disabilities.
The race starts
5 miles south of Axminster at Whitford Bridge M/R
263953. The river Axe twists and winds its way through
the Axe Valley for 4 miles before opening out onto the
estuary, with a further 1 mile of racing to the finish
at Axmouth Harbour (Axe Yacht Club Seaton).
Photos from the
race are shown below. To see the photos that
Matt Roe took CLICK HERE.