We were lucky with the weather this month & whilst it was still blustery it was better than the Met Office forecast.

It was probably not a day for setting course records but there were some tight finishes all the same.

Our thanks go to Shaun for the timekeeping along with Sandra for the escort duties & assistance with the timekeeping. Derek organised this event along with the series.

We would like to thank all the paddlers for their cooperation in clearing the course / basin in time to allow Santa to leave on the LUCS barge. Have a great festive season.

We go again on Sunday 11 January 2026.

By Derek Marshall, Event Organiser