Author: Jean Ashley

Brigg Bomber 2022

Jean Ashley

Big Thanks to Lincsquad for hosting the first World Cup race of the year, as always brilliantly organized and supported by the best marshals competitors could wish for!

Congratulations to the Prize Winners and to all the competitors that took part, lots of WQF points and BQA Trophy Points awarded, well done everyone! Photo shows Overall Winner Ferenc Csima (Hungary) – Fabulous Result! 15 mins ahead of his nearest rival!

Overall Winners Male

1st Ferenc Csima 2.50.16 – 1st Vet 50

2nd Steve Clark 3.05.55 – Elite

3rd Kyle Campbell 3.13.19 – Vet 50

4th Peter Connolly 3.18.28 – Vet 50

5th Jules Taylor 3.25.54 – 1st Vet 60

14th Pete Tindall 3.55.45 – 1st Vet 40

 

Female

1st Liz Dawson 3.53.45 – 1st Vet 50

2nd Helen Adams 3.56.35 – Vet 50

3rd Siobhan Henn – 4.14.04 – Elite

 

 

Team Event – A great effort from The Fantastic Four 3.52.01

Full Results and World Cup Points

2022 Brigg Bomber Results

World Cup 2022 1.2

 

For those of you who have been a Quadrathlete for more than 20 years you may well recognize the name ‘Jules Taylor’, he was one of the athletes that welcomed me into the sport over 25 years ago, after a long lay off from the sport Im glad to say ‘hes back’!! Thanks for his race report below, see you soon Jules …. Jean

After nearly 20 years, and a poor attempt at being an ultra runner for a few of those , I felt it was time to get back to multi-sport events as I really enjoy them .
Entered Awesome Foursome …but with just three weeks to go before the Brigg Bomber found myself with that weekend off, so I had to enter! A few good sessions under my belt, I was sort of ready, feeling really nervous, and it was to be my first open water swim for many many years.

I don’t remember much about the swim, though it wasn’t too cold, desperately trying to find clear water, and to get into a rhythm, it went ok .
Running into transition, I couldn’t get my wet suit off. Left sleeve stuck on my watch and I ended up with both arms with sleeves half off unable to do anything, total numpty. Panicked and thrashed about eventually freed myself …felt so embarrassed as I must have looked a bit funny
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Bike went surprisingly well as I had barely any training done …luckily I had been doing a fair bit if BMX racing with my daughter, so 40 second bursts of power ok, but not ready for a hard 40km! It was Really windy, no tri bars, but kept spinning and it was over fairly quickly.

Back in for the kayak but couldn’t feel my hands or feet …colder than I thought it had been on the bike. Jumping onto my Carbonology Flash ski, in my comfort zone now, just cruise through the course, again all good except for the tight turn after the first lap. No issues, you could see pretty much the whole course, and all went good! Little commando roll onto the pontoon, and it was back to transition for the run. Arghh….really struggling putting my trainers on with wet feet, but out I went and settled down.

Looked forward to the run as it was all I had been doing recently, all the same, checking everyone else and asking who was in which age group as we passed, realized I was in with a chance. The run it was actually nice as you could break it up into defined sections, and focus on one bit at a time. I Figured out Nicolas another Vet 60 was just behind me, it was a big effort, running scared, and finally a relief to finish strongly in 1st V60.

The whole of the Brigg Bomber was a great course, really well organized by Lincsquad, and brilliant supportive Marshalls as always, thank you to you all.

Oh…and next time I’ll be more organized as had nothing to eat or drink the whole race…I can take my time now and get some good quality training in.
Onto Shrewsbury, then Bude, have a great summer everyone!

Jules Taylor

Are You Ready … The Quad Season is Fast Approaching!

Jean Ashley
Take a look at what the 2022 Quadrathlon Season has in store for you. So enter your races now, having a goal does wonders for your motivation, kick start your training right now! Be Ready?

Here is a reminder of our BQA races we have in our calender so far, get your entries in and have a reason to start training. Once again a BIG THANK-YOU to our Race Organizers who affiliate to the BQA and put these events on for us year in year out, we appreciate your time and commitment and we look forward to racing this year! The Brigg Bomber’ & Bude ‘Awesome Foursome’ will both be World Cup Races. Our National Championships is  Shrewsbury Sprint Quad.

29 May 2022 Brigg Bomber – MIDDLE BQA Trophy 1 WORLD CUP plus New SPRINT                                      Entries OPEN Brigg Bomber Quadrathlon

The Keyo Brigg Bomber Quadrathlon – Middle Distance Race starts our season off, with an extremely well organized race by our Top Quadrathlon Club ‘Lincsquad’ a fast flat safe course, which consists of a 1.5k river swim, 32k bike, 7k kayak & 10k run. It is in the World Cup Race Series for 2022 so certainly not to be missed!

Plus NEW for this Year ….The Keyo Brigg Bomber Sprint distance Quadrathlon this consists of a 750m swim in the river Ancholme followed by a 4km Kayak, 19km road cycle and finishing with a 5km road run. The course is flat, fast and ideal for both experienced quadrathletes and those wanting to race the shorter distance.  Lincsquad will certainly pull out all the stops to make this a brilliant day!

19th June 2022 Dearne Valley Quad & QuadKidz BQA Trophy 2 Quadkidz                                                        Entries OPEN Dearne Valley Quad

This race takes place around the Manvers Waterpark and its surrounding area, all the racing takes place within this lovely venue, this race gets better each year! The aim is to deliver, a Quadrathon where people from all walks of life can participate. Mark Benton (organizer) quotes ‘All that we ask is that you enjoy your training towards it and feel a great sense of achievement afterwards’. The Junior Quadrathlon will run along side the sprint event, with various distances for the 3 age groups … it will be time for our Quadkidz to Shine! PLEASE NOTE 2022 BQA members can use the MWBC discount option.

Sprint: 800m Swim, 15k Bike, 4k Paddle, 5k Run – Start Time 9.30am Price £29.99
Quadkidz (ages 9 to 12):100m Swim, 2k Bike 400m paddle, 2km – Run Start Time 8.30 Price £11.99
Quadkidz (ages 13 to 15):200m Swim, 4km Bike, 800m paddle, 2km – Run Start Time 8.30 Price £11.99
Quadkidz (ages 16-18):800m Swim 15k Bike 4k paddle, 5k Run – Start Time 9.30am Price £11.99

NEW EVENT – 16 July 2022 Manvers Team Event

‘Team Manvers’ have just announced a New Event and they have the full support of the BQA …. it will be our first ever TEAM QUADRATHLON! It will take place at Manvers Waterfront Boat Club, the home of the Dearne Valley Sprint Quad (held on 19th June). This exciting new event will be for TEAMS only of either 2,3 or 4. The distances are  Swim 1600m (2 laps) – Road Bike 40km (2 laps) – Kayak 7km (7 laps) – Run10km (2 laps)

The Race will start at 2.00pm  on Saturday afternoon and we hope for a beautiful sunset finish over the lake, followed by a Team Manvers BBQ for competitors and all involved! You will be able to Camp overnight and if you fancy you’ll be able to join the Open Water swim session on Sunday Morning too! This, I have no doubt will be a great fun event, and something a bit different we hope to entice more people to our sport and encourage team spirit along the way! We are still finalizing a few details and working on the entry criteria so more details to follow shortly!

4 September 2022 Shrewsbury Sprint Quad – BQA Trophy 3 National Championships                                    Entries OPEN  Shrewsbury Quadrathlon

This race just keeps getting stronger and stronger, and is well worthy of its National Championship Status! An excellent fast, flat sprint race, running on the back of a very popular Triathlon. A great day out with a superb race atmosphere, with lots of support especially on the 3 lap run course around the Showground! A real ‘feel good friendly race’ instigated and organized by one of our very passionate quadrathletes along with SYTri … one not to be missed!  

17 September 2022 The Awesome Foursome Bude – BQA Trophy 4 WORLD CUP                                              Entries OPEN Awesome Foursome Quadrathlon

This is one of our longest running established Quadrathlons, in beautiful Cornwall in the surfing town of Bude. It never ceases to amaze me, I have raced it in all weathers …. it is always a brilliant exciting and challenging race and a great end the race season! Swimming in the sea, there’s plenty of hills on the bike, a historic canal for the kayak and amazing coastal views on the run! It’s one of those addictive races that keeps drawing you back. The race is on a Saturday so plenty of time for sun, sand and surf too!  

Plus NEW for this Year 25 September 2022 Keyo Brigg Sprint Brigg BQA Trophy 5

The Keyo Brigg Bomber Sprint distance Quadrathlon this consists of a 750m swim in the Ancholme Pool or River Ancholme followed by a 4km Kayak, 19km road cycle and finishing with a 5km road run. The course is flat, fast and ideal for both experienced quadrathletes, its the Final Trophy Race of the Season, so lots of vital points to be won! BQA Trophies and Age Group Prizes will be awarded… an exciting end to the season!  More Details and Entries will be open soon.

Races supported by BQA (not Trophy Races)

7th May – Montgomery Canal Triathlon (Charity Event)

18th June – Norfolk SuperHeroes Quad 

11th July – Deva Divas Ladies Quad

Montgomery Canal Kayak Triathlon 2022

Jean Ashley

The 2022 Montgomery Canal Triathlon is scheduled to take place on Saturday 7th May 2022.
Covering 27 miles in one day: You can CYCLE 12 miles from Newtown to Belan, CANOE 5½ miles from Belan to Pool Quay and WALK 9½ miles from Pool Quay to Crickheath.

Complete one or two sections or attempt all three!

Entry Classes
Complete Triathlon: All three sections

One or two sections
Cycling from Newtown SY16 2NH to Belan Wharf, Belan SY21 8SD
Canoeing from Belan Wharf to Crowther Hall Lock, Pool Quay SY21 9JU
Walking from Crowther Hall Lock to Schoolhouse Bridge, Crickheath SY10 8BT

Entry Fees
Complete Triathlon: Adults £30 Juniors £15 (incl. anyone in full time education)

One or two sections only: Adults £12 per section Juniors £6 per section

For entrants who DO NOT HAVE a canoe:
● a few 2 and 3 seat ‘Canadian’ (open) canoes are available to use at the event for £20 per canoe with kit.
● a limited number of single seat kayaks are available to use at £10 each ONLY for experienced kayakers.

Limited bus transport to the START at Newtown in the morning is available at £5 per head from Crowther Hall. Transport for bus passengers’ bikes to the START is available from Crowther Hall at no extra cost.

After the event, free transport is available from the FINISH to Crowther Hall. Onward transport to Belan or Newtown can be arranged for £5 paid on the day.

There is a Pay & Display car park next to the START in Newtown. Free car parking is available at Crowther Hall. Free storage for bikes is available at Belan Wharf at the end of the Cycling section.

If you are entering as a team, please try to book your places online at the same time and give us your Team Name.

Important Notes
The Triathlon follows the route of the Montgomery Canal. The cycling section is along cycleway-standard towpath. The walking section is generally flat but some lengths are unsuitable for wheelchairs. There are several stiles, tree roots and possible livestock en route.

There are five road crossings for cyclists and four for walkers – all controlled by marshals – please listen to their instructions. Canoes will have to be carried round or floated down 2 locks – volunteers will be available to help.

First Aiders will be available throughout the event. Toilets will be available at the Start in Newtown, Belan Wharf, Crowther Hall Lock and at Schoolhouse Bridge.

Acceptance of Risk
By booking online for places on the 2022 Montgomery Canal Triathlon, you confirm that you understand risks may be involved in entering the 27 mile Triathlon, an endurance event, and you take full responsibility for the entrant or entrants you have booked on the event. Especially those aged under 16 who must be accompanied by an adult.
This is a great day out for families with children as well as experienced triathletes. The organisers aim to ensure it is safe and enjoyable for everyone by allowing faster cyclists to set off first at the start. All entrants who complete a section will receive a commemorative medallion made from local slate.

Online booking will open soon on this page. Come back soon!!

Paddle Boarding? New WQF Rule

Jean Ashley

The World Quadrathlon Federation have just finalized the 2022 congress, this includes World Cup Races, Championships, WQF finances and improvements for the future of our sport. This year there has been an important rule change which we hope may entice more people to take part in our sport.

The Governing Quadrathlon Bodies (British BQA, Germany, Poland, Hungary and Spain) have had requests from ‘paddle boarders’ who wish to join in our races, by using a paddle board instead of a kayak. After much discussion we felt it was a good way of introducing more people to our sport. However, we would prefer athletes to use kayaks where possible.

Application of this new rule is entirely up to RACE ORGANIZER’S DISCRETION; they may not allow them if they feel paddle boarders wouldn’t fit into their race constraints. If you do wish to use a Paddle Board it is VITAL that you check with your Race Organizer before you enter the Race. 

RULE CHANGES

WQF Rule Change 6.2.a to: It is allowed to use any sort of kayak or canoe, (K-1, wild water kayak, sea kayak, surf ski, touring kayak, Stand Up Paddleboard ). K2’s are allowed, if paddled by an individual competitor or if the competitor is Disabled ie: Blind.

Change 6.2.c to: The Organizer or the Race Marshals can forbid unusual or very slow equipment, which may cause danger or give an advantage to a competitor. The Organizer can also impose a time limit for completion of the kayak section. Wherever possible, any such changes required by the Organizer must be made clear in the race information they provide.

There will NOT be any separate prize categories for paddle boards, they will have to compete along side kayaks at this stage. The rule will be reviewed at the end of 2022.

Exciting NEW Quad TEAM Race!

Jean Ashley

‘Team Manvers’ have just announced a New Event and they have the full support of the BQA …. it will be our first ever TEAM QUADRATHLON! It will take place at Manvers Waterfront Boat Club, the home of the Dearne Valley Sprint Quad (held on 19th June).

This exciting new event will be for TEAMS only of either 2,3 or 4. The Date is Saturday 16th July and the the distances will be

  1. Swim – 1600m (2 laps)
  2. Road Bike – 40km (2 laps)
  3. Kayak – 7km (7 laps)
  4. Run – 10km (2 laps)

Supported by planetx.co.uk

The Race will start at 2.00pm  on Saturday afternoon and we hope for a beautiful sunset finish over the lake, followed by a Team Manvers BBQ for competitors and all involved! You will be able to Camp overnight and if you fancy you’ll be able to join the Open Water swim session on Sunday Morning too! This, I have no doubt will be a great fun event, and something a bit different we hope to entice more people to our sport and encourage team spirit along the way! We are still finalizing a few details and working on the entry criteria so more details to follow shortly!

We also have PlanetX on board too, but get it in your diaries its going to be a great event!

Time to get Motivated 2022!

Jean Ashley

So lets hope your New year has started well and lets hope weve got a great race season to look forward too! Here is a reminder of our BQA races we have in our calender so far, get your entries in and have a reason to start training. Having a goal does wonders for your motivation, kick start your training right now! Once again a BIG THANK-YOU to our Race Organizers who affiliate to the BQA and put these events on for us year in year out, we appreciate your time and commitment and we look forward to racing this year! ‘The Brigg Bomber’ & Bude ‘Awesome Foursome’ will both be World Cup Races. Our National Championship is to be decided soon.

 

RACE 1 – 29th May – Brigg Bomber Quad – WQF Race Series  1500km river swim/8km river kayak/40km road bike/10km road run.

A superb race to start the season, extremely well organized by our Top Quadrathlon Club ‘Lincsquad’ a fast flat and safe course, its in the World Cup Calendar so certainly not to be missed, Lincsquad will certainly pull out all the stops to make this a brilliant day!  Entries OPEN Brigg Bomber Quadrathlon

 

RACE 2 – 19th June – Dearne Valley Sprint Quad and QuadKidz – 800km lake swim/4.4km lake kayak/13.2km X/MT bike/5km trail run.

This race takes place around the Manvers Waterpark and its surrounding area, all the racing takes place within this lovely venue, this race gets better each year! The aim is to deliver, a Quadrathon where people from all walks of life can participate. Mark Benton (organizer) quotes ‘All that we ask is that you enjoy your training towards it and feel a great sense of achievement afterwards’. The Junior Quadrathlon will run along side the sprint event, with various distances for the 3 age groups … it will be time for our Quadkidz to Shine!  Entries Open  Dearne Valley Quadrathlon  PLEASE NOTE 2022 BQA members can use the MWBC discount option.

 

RACE 3 – 4th September – Shrewsbury Sprint Quad – 550km river swim/5km river kayak/23 road bike/5km run.

This race just keeps getting stronger and stronger, and is well worthy of its World Cup Status! An excellent fast, flat sprint race, running on the back of a very popular Triathlon. A great day out with a superb race atmosphere, with lots of support especially on the 3 lap run course around the Showground! A real ‘feel good friendly race’ instigated and organized by one of our very passionate quadrathletes along with SYTri … one not to be missed!  Entries OPEN  Shrewsbury Quadrathlon

 

RACE 5 – 12th September – Awesome Foursome Quad – WQF Race Series – 800km sea swim/30km road bike/10km canal kayak/10km road run.

This is one of our longest running established Quadrathlons, in beautiful Cornwall in the surfing town of Bude. It never ceases to amaze me, I have raced it in all weathers …. it is always a brilliant exciting and challenging race and a great end the race season! Swimming in the sea, there’s plenty of hills on the bike, a historic canal for the kayak and amazing coastal views on the run! It’s one of those addictive races that keeps drawing you back. The race is on a Saturday so plenty of time for sun, sand and surf too!  Entries OPEN Awesome Foursome Quadrathlon

 

All links to these races are on our ‘events’ page. I hope I have tempted you …. keep you eye on the events page as some race organizers may offer early bird race discounts!

 

BQA 2022 Trophy Series

29th May – Brigg Bomber

19th June – Dearne Valley Sprint

4th Sept – Shrewsbury Sprint

17th Sept – Awesome Foursome Quad

QuadKidz 2022

19th June Dearne Valley QuadKidz

Date to be Confirmed Lincs QuadKidz Event

 

Races supported by BQA (not Trophy Races)

? May – Montgomery Canal Triathlon (Charity Event)

18th June – Norfolk SuperHeroes Quad 

11th July – Deva Divas Ladies Quad

 

If your looking to do some races in Europe these are the WORLD CUP RACES 2022

09.4.2022 Quadrathlon Terceira (POR, Sprint)

29.05.2022 Brigg Bomber Quadrathlon (GBR, Middle)

05.06.2022 Gyekenyes Quadrathlon (HUN, Sprint)

18.06.2022 Quadrathlon Týn nad Vltavou (CZE, Middle)

25.06.2022 ExtremeMan Kaposvár (HUN, Sprint)

02.7.2022  Koberbachtal Quadrathlon  (GER, European Champs Middle)

10.07.2022 Bydgoszcz Quadrathlon (POL, Worlds Champs Sprint)

03.09.2022 Bergsee Quadrathlon Ratscher (GER, Sprint)

11.09.2022 Tiszafüred Quadrathlon (HUN, World Champs Middle)

17.09.2022 Bude Quadrathlon (GB Middle)

25.09.2020 Cazalegas Quadrathlon  (ESP, European Sprint)

2022 Snowdonia Quad Training Camp is on!

Jean Ashley

Just to remind Quadrathletes about the training camp just before the start of our race season. If you want to enhance your training with like minded athletes this is the the place to go! You can dip in and out of the training or just come for a couple of days to suit …. check out the details below.

It is a low key camp and athletes can dip in and out of the sessions as they wish, Peter Chappill  Lincsquad member will be organizing the sessions on the camp at The Llyn Gwynant Camp Site, Snowdonia between 16th May and 23rd May 2022. The timetable will be dependent upon the weather,  but Pete has mapped out several run routes, bike routes and swim/kayak training packages for those who require some guidance. For those who prefer to do their own thing there is plenty to go at, as the site is at the base Snowdon with of 4 up to the top, plus some excellent undulating and hilly biking. Swimming and kayaking can be done from the campsite.

They are more than happy for any of the BQA community to join them for the week or just few days, more detailswill be posted at a later date.

Check out this overview of the itinerary we did in 2019, no specific day has been set for each discipline as they will be arranged to the most suitable weather on a daily basis, but this is a guide line for the weeks activities – Training Camp Llyn Gwynant Wales guide 2019

The campsite can cater for caravans, campers, and tents. There is also a youth hostel at the far end of the lake, and a Hotel just 2 miles away. People attending will have to make their own reservations, so take a look at the websites below for more details. The site allows day visitors if they report to reception on arrival and there is space in the car park the cost is £5/day they have to leave by 2200 hours.

The location Llyn Gwynant Campsite   –  Full facilities for tents, camper vans, and limited caravans with electric hookup, extra. £9 -£10 per person per night . There is no wi-fi or phone signal on site and they are very strict on noise, (BLISS)

There are 2 youth hostels close by, www.yha.org.uk. Bryn Gwynant and Pen-y-pass.

Hotel Pen-y-Gwryd about 2 miles North of site, www.pyg.co.uk
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We just need to book some good sunny Welsh Weather now … and let those wonderful mountains enhance your training!

BQA 2021 Annual Report

Jean Ashley

I started last year’s Annual Report with these words …. ‘As most of you will know, I’m never stuck for words, but for once I didn’t really know where to start putting together our BQA Report ….’ Well it’s not been quite that bad we did have 3 Quads in our calendar and many of us managed at least one of them! It has certainly been another tough year for many of us, but hopefully by next season we will all be firing on all cylinders!
Motivation to train is often fueled by race Adrenalin, so let’s hope we can back to racing, and put events in our calendar to fuel our passion!

We had 3 races in our Series in 2021 and I would like to say a Big Thank – you to our Race Organizers who very successfully did us proud yet again, and also to every single one of you that made it to the start line this year, be proud of what you have achieved and we look forward to seeing you again next season!

If you’d like to read our Annual Report & Virtual AGM 2021 – Onwards & Upwards 2022 please see the link below. As always we are welcome to ideas, and suggestions for future events, so if you have any thoughts or contacts please get in touch.

BQA- ANNUAL REPORT & AGM 2021 website

Thanks Jean BQA Secretary – malpasashleys@btinternet.com

 

Winter Multisport Training at Macclesfield

Jean Ashley

John Kavanagh is planning to do some kayak triathlons and duathlons over the winter. Anyone is welcome to join me, remembering that this is not an official club event and while looking out for each other, we all take responsibility for ourselves. They will take place on and around the Macclesfield Canal at Bollington starting at 9.30am


The Kayak triathlons will use the Macclesfield Canoe club Hare and Hounds events for the kayak leg (6.4km). (These are Club events and there is a £1.50 entry fee). Followed by a road cycle (22km) and a run on the Middlewood way (6km). Transitions will be in the car park, storing boat and bike in or on your car. The Hare and Hounds is a handicap race, slowest setting off first. The cycle part can be a social group ride or “go at your own pace”, depending on conditions. The run is a straightforward out and back. No rules, marshals or prizes, but there will be cake at the finish!


The kayak duathlons will be an experiment, with a view to putting on Official races. The initial plan is Kayak 4km, and then run 3.5km the same route on the towpath. There will be someone to watch over the kayaks on the canal bank during the running.
Updates on plans, details of routes etc. will be posted nearer the dates on the BQA and MADCC FB pages.

DATES 
November 14th 2021 Hare and Hounds/Kayak Triathlon (Remembrance Sunday, the cycle route will be adjusted to avoid road closure through Bollington see –Google Map
(December 12th 2021 Hare and Hounds Kayak only)
January 9th 2022 Hare and Hounds/Kayak Triathlon
February 6th 2022 Kayak Duathlon
(February 13th 2022 Hare and Hounds Kayak only)
March 6th 2022 Kayak Duathlon
(March 13th 2022 Hare and Hounds Kayak only)

 

2021 National Trophy Champions

Jean Ashley

We had no National Trophy Winners last year due to all our races being cancelled due to Covid, but this year we were hoping for a much better season. Sadly Covid still disrupted our calender and we had Dearne Valley and Box End Quads cancelled. With 3 races to count in the series we did manage to hold 3 events, thanks to our race organizers who really did have to pull out all the stops to accommodate the residual Covid regulations.

Our 3 races were The Brigg Bomber (Middle), Shrewsbury Quad (sprint) and The Awesome foursome Bude (Middle). We had 45 male athletes and 18 female athletes racing in the series, but only 4 athletes managed to complete all 3 races ….. a huge well done to Nigel Unwin, Nick Farnell, Peter Chappill and John Kavanagh. It has been a difficult season for many of us so lets hope 2022 will bring a fresh start, plenty of motivation and lots of Quadrathletes back in ACTION!!

Nigel Unwin

This year, with only a few athletes doing more than one race we have decided not to award age groups, so only the overall winner will get a trophy to keep for a year. Nigel Unwin is our 2021 National Male Champion, we didn’t have a female that completed all 3 races, but well done to Helen Adams who did complete 2 races, we certainly look forward to seeing many of our athletes back racing again next year!

Congratulations to all that managed to race in the series, some excellent performances and big improvements for may athletes this season, enjoy your rest and recovery time and see you all again next season!

Final Trophy Results BQA Trophy 2021

NATIONAL TROPHY 2021 Champion Nigel Unwin (315 points)

Athletes to have completed 3 Races
2nd Nick Farnell (292 points)
3rd Peter Chappill (284 points)
4th John Kavanagh (271 points)

Nicholas Farnell

Pete Chappill

John Kavanagh

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mary & Margaret

The Eric Hatliff Memorial Trophy ‘For Endeavor 2021’ This year the Trophy was presented to Twins Mary White & Margaret Huyton’ this is given to an athlete showing his/her enthusiasm and commitment and true dedication to the sport of Quadrathlon. Both Mary and Margaret have been doing Quads for many years now, along the way they have been inspiring many people to give racing a try. During the past 3 years or more, they have been encouraging a team of ladies at Macclesfield Canoe Club to take part in several of our races, all of them love the camaraderie of the quad training and racing, this has boosted the number of ladies competing in our sport! They are also in our ’70 years young category’ and they still a force to be reckoned with, long may it continue. They will no doubt continue to inspire us for many more years to come!

A BIG THANK-YOU from BQA