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 7th March 2010

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)

Separate classes and age categories allow for fair competitive racing and there are medals for all classes.

FOR RESULTS AND PHOTOS FOR 2010 CLICK HERE

Axe Race 2010 Entry Information

Free refreshments are available to all competitors.

Race Details:

Booking in:    9.30 a.m.  – 10.30 a.m. Whitford Bridge
Briefing:        10.30 a.m.
Race Start:     11.00 a.m.
Finish Axe Yacht Club, Axmouth Harbour Seaton

Race Rules:

1.     Competitors must render their canoes/ kayaks sufficiently buoyant to remain afloat and to support the craft if capsized.

2.    Competitors are advised to wear approved lifejackets/ buoyancy aids and should be able to swim 50m. For entrants under 18 years old, this condition will be compulsory.

3.    Crash helmets are strongly recommended and are compulsory for under 18 year olds.

4.    Competitors take part on their own risk. The race organisers cannot be held responsible in anyway for loss, accident or damage to persons or property during the event.

5.    Any competitor retiring from the race must notify race officials at the finish as soon as possible.

6.    All competitors are obliged to render assistance to any other competitor who may be in difficulty.

7.    Entry fee is £7.00 for BCU members or £8.00 for non BCU members

(There will be an extra charge of £2 per seat for booking on the day)

Entry Details and Forms 

For Entry Details click (or right-click & Save as...) this document:   Entry Details

For an Entry Form click (or right-click & Save as...) this document:  Entry Form

Alternatively, contact John Martell for entry form: