6th Annual Charity Canoe Orienteering Event. Canoe-O is a 60 minute treasure hunt on the river Ouse in canoes.
This is a charity fun event on the river for paddlers of all ages & abilities organized by Humbledon Outdoor Activities Association. All entry fees will be used to support two outdoor activity camps for people with disabilities organized each year by a team of local volunteers.
With thanks to the support of Bishopthorpe Parish Council and site owner Phil Cook.
Take part in a treasure hunt along the beautiful River Ouse in any canoe or paddle board
Great fun for children and families in canadians & doubles as well as single paddlers.
All paddlers will get a map of the river showing locations of 25 coloured flags.
The paddling challenge: how many will you find in 60 minutes?
Location: - Ferry Lane slipway, Bishopthorpe, YO23 2SB
Fixture Date: - 14/09/2024
Location
Facilities on site: event carpark, riverside café, toilets
Important Safety Regulations:
All participants must wear buoyancy aids.
All boats must clearly display the event bib and return it with their tally after
downloading.
Most paddlers cross the river many times. Always look & listen for passing
motorboats
A thorough risk assessment is always carried out but canoeing is an adventure
sport and everybody takes part at their own risk.
Full refunds if the event has to be cancelled because of difficult river conditions
Parking
Car parking & reception: Unload at river end of Ferry Lane. After unloading drive on 200 metres and turn right into the Canoe-O car park (just beyond the caravan site).
Plenty of room here for all cars, minibuses and trailers.
Camping: available at the site contact: The Boatyard, Tel 01904 704400
Terrain
On the river Ouse between Angler bridge and Millennium Bridge
Map
Registration
Please complete the entry form (download via Enter button) and mail to the organiser (email button) by 9th September.
Starts
Entry fees: single boats: £5.00 juniors; £10.00 seniors, doubles & crews: £10.00
Closing date: 9th September.
Late entries: will be accepted on the day but with an additional £2.00 added
Record flag numbers by punching or writing on your tally.
Start any time between 11am and 1pm by dibbing the electronic timing box on the water.
Hire dibbers at £1 or bring your own. Finish by 2.00pm.
There will be a different 1st control for each boat then collect all the others in any order
10 points scored for each flag recorded.
Download your time back on land.
COVID-19
Please comply with Covid procedures for distancing and sanitisation as requested. Please obey instructions of Start marshals.
Fees
Electronic chip hire £1 Senior & 50p Junior (note SIAC dibbers will not be available to hire)
Seniors (21 and above)
Juniors and students (20 and under)
Courses
60 minute score, 5 point penalty per minute over time
SI electronic punching, SIAC enabled.
Download will be managed in a socially distant manner. If you have any queries or issues about your run subsequent to downloading, please notify download marshal who will either fix any computing problem or contact an event official if necessary on your behalf.
Safety
Although a thorough risk assessment has been conducted by the organiser, orienteering is an adventure sport and you are taking part at your own risk.
Results
Results will be posted on the Eborienteers website as well as here, once the event has occurred. Please allow 24 hours.
Officials
- Organiser:
- Planner:
- Controller:
Philip Puckrin philippuckrin@gmail.com
COVID-19
Please follow the latest Government Covid-19 advice.
Safeguarding
British Orienteering and EBORIENTEERS take their safeguarding responsibilities very seriously. Please report any concerns to either Eborienteers’ safeguarding lead (Amanda Cooper, acc_cm@hotmail.com ) or to British Orienteering (safeguarding@britishorienteering.org.uk ).
Data Protection
Some of the data you provide at registration (name, club and age class) will be used to publish results on our website. All other data required for insurance purposes will be kept for 5 years.
Membership
If you are not yet a member of an orienteering club affiliated to British Orienteering, we encourage you to join, and benefit from the membership advantages from British Orienteering and Eborienteers. Please ask any of our club officials for more information on how to join.
Photography policy
We have a policy on the taking of photographs at events, based on national guidance. This provides a sensible balance between the benefits and risks associated with the taking and use of images. If you are unsure about acceptable practice, please speak to the event organiser.