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• PaddleNSW Sprint Photostream

• Australian Canoeing Sprint

At LCRK much of the attention is on the Wednesday Night Time Trial, the Marathon Series and the Haweksbury Classic. However, some may not realise that LCRK regularly has a strong showing at sprint events like the Sprint Series and the State Championships. The usual comment from first timers is "I had no idea it would be so much fun!"

• PaddleNSW Sprint Photostream

• The PaddleNSW Sprint Photostream

• Australian Canoeing Regattas

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• Very funny Rowing/Kayaking and Marathon/Sprint

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At LCRK much of the attention is on the Wednesday Night Time Trial, the Marathon Series and the Haweksbury Classic. However, some may not realise that LCRK regularly has a strong showing at sprint events like the Sprint Series and the State Championships

The PNSW Sprint Series groups competitors into races with others of similar ability. You don't have to paddle a tippy K1/K2 sprint boat to be able to compete. All you need to do is estimate your time to paddle 1000m and nominate this on your entry. If you know your times over shorter distances, all the better, but it is not crucial.

Based on the times provided, competitors are placed into similarly timed heats, so you will be racing people of your own speed and ability, no matter what boat you paddle. K1s, ocean skis, racing sea kayaks like the Sonic or Flash are all perfectly acceptable even a K4. The point here is it gives you a chance to race your current boat over an Olympic course and develop all the skills sprinting entails.

Previously called Flatwater, Canoe Sprint has been a competition sport in the Summer Olympic Games since the 1936 Games in Berlin. Since then Australian sprint paddlers have won 18 Olympic medals. Some might say sprint is the purest form of paddling. Tippy, lightweight boats designed with little consideration for anything but straight line speed. Races are on a straight course, in lanes and usually over 200m, 500m and 1000m. Top paddlers hit speeds over 20km/h.

Results

The ICF sets several criteria for "K" boats but length and weight are the key ones. In 2000, after the Olympic Games in Sydney, the ICF withdrew width restrictions on all boats, spurring a flurry of innovations in boat designs. Narrow and wide boats can qualify.

Previously called Flatwater, Canoe Sprint has been a competition sport in the Summer Olympic Games since the 1936 Games in Berlin. Australian sprint paddlers have won 18 Olympic medals. Some might say sprint is the purest form of paddling. Tippy, lightweight boats designed with little consideration for anything but straight line speed. Races are on a straight course, in lanes and usually over 200m, 500m and 1000m. Top paddlers hit speeds over 20km/h.

• Another great reason to sprint!

• The PaddleNSW Sprint Photostream

• The PaddleNSW Photostream

Note: You don't need one of these boats to have a go. The PaddleNSW Sprint Series allows you to use whatever boat you want - See below to learn more.

Note: You don't need one of these boats to have a go. The PaddleNSW Sprint Series allows you to use whatever boat you wish - See below to find out why.

Note: You don't need one of these boats to have a go. The PaddleNSW Sprint Series allows you to use whatever boat you wish - See below to find out why.

Links

• Video - London 2012 K4 Gold Medal

• Paddling in Slow Motion

• Video - The Beginners Guide to Canoe Sprint

• Video - SPRINT! Life's Too Short to Cruise - Part Two
• Video - SPRINT! Life's Too Short to Cruise - Part Three

• Video - SPRINT! Life's Too Short to Cruise - Part One
• Video - SPRINT! Life's Too Short to Cruise - Part Two

• Video - SPRINT! Life's Too Short to Cruise - Part One

• SIRC - The Sydney International Regatta Centre is Sydney's paddling and rowing Olympic Venue. A truly world class facility and a wonderful experience to paddle there. Map

Whilst the HCC is indeed challenging, no paddler is complete until they have enjoyed the pain of the 1000m sprint! Not only that, sprinting is a great way to improve some of the technical aspects of your paddling applicable to marathon races, namely race starts, short burst acceleration and power work, essential skills for getting and maintaining that all important wash-ride.

• Olympic Flatwater

The ICF sets several criteria for "K" boats but length and weight are the key ones. There is no width specification so very narrow and very wide boats can qualify.

• K1 - Must be less than 520cm long and must weight more than 12kg

Full details in the ICF rules.

Based on the times provided, all competitors are placed into similarly timed heats, so you will be racing people of your own speed and ability, no matter what boat you paddle. K1s, ocean skis, racing sea kayaks like the Sonic or Flash are all perfectly acceptable even a K4. The point here is it gives you a chance to race your current boat over an Olympic course and develop all the skills sprinting entails.

First thing to do is come and watch or volunteer at an event such as the PaddleNSW Sprint Series or NSW State Championships. It's also important to have a go in a K1. Stability will be an issue for some and it may take some time to feel comfortable in a full blown ICF racing boat. It's been said that it takes a tenth of your age to get it! Fortuantely more stable beginner and intermediate boats are available.

• Once you're comfortable there is the PaddleNSW State Championships.

Venue

What events are there?

PaddleNSW helps out for people wanting to have a go at sprinting.

• The best place to start is the PaddleNSW Sprint Series.
• As soon as you get comfortable there is the PaddleNSW State Championships.
• For more experienced paddlers there is the Australian Canoeing Grand Prix series and the National Championships.

The ICF sets several criteria for "K" boats but length and weight are the key ones. There is no width specification so wide boats can qualify.

Previously called Flatwater, Canoe Sprint has been a competition sport in the Summer Olympic Games since the 1936 Games in Berlin. Australian sprint paddlers have won 18 Olympic medals. Some might say sprint the purest form of paddling. Tippy, lightweight boats designed with little consideration for anything but straight line speed. Races are on a straight course, in lanes and usually over 200m, 500m and 1000m. Top paddlers hit speeds over 20km/h.

PaddleNSW Sprint Series - Sunday 30 September - Entires Open

At LCRK much of the attention is on the Wednesday Night Time Trial, the Marathon Series and the Haweksbury Classic. However, some may not realise that LCRK regularly has a strong showing at sprint events.

There are several criteria but length and weight are the key ones. There is no width specification so wide boats can qualify.

• K1 - Must be less than 520cm long and must weight more than 12kg.
• K2 - Must be less than 650cm and must weight more than18kg
• K4 - Must be less than 1100cm and must weight more than 30kg

Note: The PaddleNSW Sprint Series differs slightly in that you are able to use whatever boat you wish - See below to find out why.

Based on the times provided, all competitors are placed into similarly timed heats, so you will be racing people of your own speed and ability, no matter what boat you paddle. K1s, ocean skis, racing sea kayaks like the Sonic or Flash are all perfectly acceptable even a K4. The point here is it gives you a go to race your current boat over an Olympic course and develop all the skills sprinting entails.

Note: The Paddle NSW Sprint series differs slightly in that you are able to use whatever boat you wish - See below to find out why.

How can I get into sprint?

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Previously called Flatwater, Canoe Sprint is an Olympic sport and some might say the purest form of paddling. Tippy, lightweight boats designed with little consideration for anything but straight line speed. Races are on a straight course, in lanes and usually over 200m, 500m and 1000m. Top paddlers hit speeds over 20km/h.

Whilst the HCC is indeed challenging, no paddler is complete until they have enjoyed the pain of the 1000m sprint! Not only that, sprinting is a great way to improve some of the technical aspects of your paddling applicable to marathon races, namely race starts, short burst acceleration and power work, essential skills for getting and maintaining that all important washride.

First thing to do is come and watch or volunteer at an event such as the PaddleNSW Sprint Series. It's also important to have a go in a K1. Stability will be an issue for some and it may take some time to feel comfortable in a full blown ICF racing boat. Some say it takes 1/10th of your age to get it! Fortuantely more stable beginner and intermediate boats are available.

How does the PaddleNSW Sprint Series differ from other National and International Sprint Regattas?

The PNSW Sprint Series operates on a Divisional system in much the same way as the well known Marathon 9 Series. Essentially you don't have to paddle a tippy K1/K2 sprint boat to be able to compete. All you need to do is have a reasonable idea of your time to paddle 1000m and nominate this on your entry. If you know your times over shorter distances, all the better, but it is not crucial.

Based on the times provided, all competitors are placed into similarly timed heats, so you will be racing people of your own speed and ability, no matter what boat you paddle. K1s, ocean skis, racing sea kayaks like the Sonic or Flash are all perfectly acceptable. The point here is it gives you a go to race your current boat over an Olympic course and develop all the skills sprinting entails.

Sprint Calendar

Previously called Flatwater, Canoe Sprint is an Olympic sport and some might say the purest form of paddling. Tippy, lightweight boats designed with little consideration for anything but straight line speed. Races are on a straight course, in lanes and usually over 200m, 500m and 1000m. Top paddlers hit speeds over 20km/h. The HCC is indeed challenging but no paddler is complete until they have enjoyed the pain of the 1000m sprint!

• K1 - The single seat boat must be less than 520cm long and must weight more than 12kg. There are a couple of other criteria but length and weight are the key ones. There is no width specification so wide boats can qualify.
• K2 - 650cm and18kg
• K4 - 1100cm and 30kg

First thing to do is come and watch or volunteer at an event such as the PaddleNSW Sprint Series. It's also important to have a go in a K1. Stability will be an issue for some and it may take some time to feel comfortable in a full blown ICF racing boat. Some say it takes 1/10th of you age to get it! Fortuantely more stable beginner and intermediate boats are available.

PaddleNSW helps out for people wanting to have a go at sprinting.

• As soon as you get comfortable there is the PaddleNSW State Championships.

Previously called Flatwater, Canoe Sprint is an Olympic sport and some might say the purest form of paddling. Tippy, lightweight boats designed with little consideration for anything but straight line speed. Top paddlers hit speeds over 20km/h. The HCC is indeed challenging but no paddler is complete until they have enjoyed the pain of the 1000m sprint!

Full details in the ICF rules

• ICF videos
• Olympic Flatwater

• SIRC - The Sydney International Regatta Centre is Sydney's paddling and rowing Olympic Venue. A truly world class facility and a wonderful experience to paddle there.

Interesting Links

• ICF videos

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Interesting Links

At LCRK much of the attention is on the Wednesday Night Time Trial, the Marathon Series and the Haweksbury Classic. However, some may not realise that LCRK regularly has a strong showing at sprint events.

What is Canoe Sprint?

Canoe Sprint is an Olympic sport and some might say the purest form of paddling. Tippy, lightweight boats designed with little consideration for anything but straight line speed. Top paddlers hit speeds over 20km/h. The HCC is indeed challenging but no paddler is complete until they have felt the pain of a 1000m sprint!

The Boats

• K1 - The single seat boat must be less than 5.2 metres long and must weight more than 12kg. There are a couple of other criteria but length and weight are the key ones. There is no width specification so wide boats can qualify.
• K2 -
• K4 -

How can I get into sprint.

First thing to do is come and watch or volunteer at an event such as the PaddleNSW Sprint Series.

What events are there?

Fortunately PaddleNSW goes to great lengths to help people wanting to have a go at sprinting.

• The best place to start is the PaddleNSW Sprint Series.
• As soon as you get comfortable there is the PaddleNSW State championships.
• For more experienced paddlers there is the Australian Canoeing Grand Prix series and the National Championships.

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At LCRK much of the attention is on the Wednesday Night Time Trial, the Marathon Series and the Haweksbury Classic. However some may not realise that LCRK regularly has a strong showing at sprint events.

What is Canoe Sprint?

What events are there?

How do I enter?

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