2025 – Entry has now closed
This year’s event is by pre-entry only.
Please read the following message before entering the event.
The York Canoe Race organisers, aim to put on a fun event for those who enjoy spending time on the water.
Whilst a fun day out is our primary aim, we also have a duty to organise the event with an eye on safety. It is never possible, with an activity such as canoeing, to make it risk free, however we risk assess the event and have put in place such safety measures that we feel are proportionate. Ultimately we rely on all the event’s participants to act responsibly, both in respect of their own safety and the safety and enjoyment of others.
To ensure that all participants, helpers and organisers are adequately insured, the Organising Committee is now a subcommittee Paddle UK and puts the Event on on behalf of Paddle UK. Paddle U.K. provide the entry system for the Event. In addition to providing insurance cover, Paddle UK “Full On the water membership” provides you with the necessary waterways license for accessing the River Ouse.
To enter the event you will need to meet one of the following requirements:-
- Any UK National Association On the Water membership or equivalent
- Any UK National Association Club Associate (more details available at https://members.britishcanoeing.org.uk/club-associate/ )
- Single Event Membership at £5 supplement, in addition to your entry fee, which will provide you with Paddle U.K. membership for the day including insurance cover.
Details about Paddle U.K. membership and the insurance cover which it provides, can be found at https://paddleuk.org.uk/membership/
