The DW starts in Devizes, Wiltshire, finishing at Westminster Bridge in central London, opposite the Houses of Parliament. Taking place over the Easter Weekend, it’s a grueling course, 125 miles long including 77 portages. The Senior Doubles class and Trial Senior Relay race non-stop. For 2024 the other classes will race over 3 days and finish at Thames Young Mariners.
Fees quoted are for each paddler in the crew. TEAM ENTRIES are OPEN ( see links to enter and Downloads for details )
Entries close on Sunday 17th March at 23:59 hours.
There will be NO LATE ENTRIES.
PAYMENT DETAILS: Payment is by bank transfer to:
The Devizes to Westminster Organisation Ltd.
Sort Code: 60-24-06
Account no: 39057046
IBAN: GB63NWBK60240639057046
BIC: NWBKGB2L
Please add the surnames / surname of the crew in the reference box.
Any problems, queries or changes, please email the Competition Secretary: dwraceentries@gmail.com
NOTES TO COMPETITORS:
Please carefully answer all the questions on the form, as this information will be used to assess your competence and, therefore, enable the Umpires to validate your eligibility for the race.
Please download the 2024 DW Handbook for the rules and all other information. ( Download link )
There will be a document with amendments released shortly, detailing changes to some points in the handbook due to the Stages Race finishing on Day 3.
All crews must have a current license to paddle on the Canal and River Thames. ( Links attached )
Please read the Race Terms and Conditions below.