Next race 6th to 9th April 2012
DW2012 – The Countdown Begins
 
Welcome to the Devizes Westminster International Canoe Marathon. This is the longest non-stop canoe race in the world – a unique physical and mental challenge.
The 2011 race took place with beautiful weather as the Easter Weekend provided clear skies and warm temperatures. Slow flow on the river and a building head wind took its toll on times. You can look through the results, read stories on the DW Facebook page and your pictures on Flickr. Stick the date for next year’s race in your diary (6-9 April 2012).
The DW2011 Awards were equally memorable. Five times Marathon World Champion Ivan Lawler shared an open and honest account of his and Ben Brown’s attempt to break the course record. We launched the 1000 Mile Club, celebrated Ernest Carmichael and John Nicholls being the first to break 24 hours back in 1957 and congratulated this year’s Award winners.
The biggest applause was for our fantastic Directors and the 300 or so volunteers who help us every year throughout the year. They make the race happen so others can take part in it. If you can spare time through the year or over Easter Weekend in 2012 please contact Yvonne Riley. WE NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS.
  • DW Trophy Returns
    15 Jan 2012 8:41 pm
    A reminder that trophies should be returned before this year's race. Once again Marsport have agreed to receive trophies, either at the Waterside races or in the shop.Any queries or questions, please email DW Trophy Return.Thanks.

  • Race Entry Deadline
    11 Jan 2012 10:00 pm
    Deadline for entries to this year's race is Sunday 25th March (two weeks before the race). So while you're training and carefully planning your race preparations, get the admin done and complete your Entry Form at the earliest opportunity.

  • DW - One of 30 Great Global Challenges
    5 Jan 2012 9:33 pm
    Take a look at the February edition of Men's Fitness and see why Devizes Westminster is one of the 30 Greatest Out There Challenges.

  • From 1948 to 2012
    2 Jan 2012 1:22 am
    SInce 1948, competitors have been pitting their skill, training, endurance and dedication against the Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Marathon - the toughest kayaking event in the UK. If you're competing, there's just 95 days to go. Happy New Year.

  • Entries Open
    1 Dec 2011 9:38 pm
    DW2012 entries are now open. You'll find the online form, along with all the other race related information, in the Paddler & Entry Information section.

  • Six Months Countdown
    6 Oct 2011 11:00 pm
    On Good Friday, 6 April 2012, the Devizes Westminster International Canoe Marathon 2012 begins. You have six months from today to prepare yourself, your boat, your kit, your support crew and, in many cases, your partner to take on the challenge.Entries will open on 1 December.Good luck and enjoy the training.

  • Travelling the Thames
    13 Sep 2011 12:57 am
    Congratulations to David Walliams for swimming the length of the River Thames. We, like him, appreciate the challenges presented by this stretch of river. We also like nothing more than getting to the steps at the finish line. Take a look at Walliams finishing his Thames Swim - what a great place to finish a massive challenge.

  • DW AGM
    22 Aug 2011 9:00 am
    If you are interested in supporting DW please join us at the AGM. All welcome! Saturday 24th Sept 2.30pm Wokingham Waterside Centre, Reading

  • DW Record Attempt Programme
    11 Jul 2011 5:47 pm
    Watch the programme with all the detail on Ivan & Ben's attempt to break the record. Try this link. You've got Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 to watchto watch. Or look for Not in it to Win it on YouTube.

  • DW2011 Award Photos
    14 Jun 2011 2:59 pm
    Take a look at the pictures from this year's awards. You can also buy images. All details on the Select Canvas site.

  • DW2011 Awards
    11 Jun 2011 8:45 pm
    Thanks to everyone who turned out for today's awards ceremony. It was great to see so many supporters of the race turn out. Links to photos and the film of Ivan and Ben's attempt will be posted very soon.Keep in touch and if you're not racing next year, why not volunteer?

  • Awards Ceremony
    3 Jun 2011 11:48 pm
    DW2011 Awards Ceremony next week on Saturday 11 June at the Bouverie Hall in Pewsey. See you there.

  • DW2011 Photos
    4 May 2011 10:14 pm
    And finally, pictures from DW2011 to browse through courtesy of www.jaypegphoto.com. You can also buy pictures of images to keep, and DW get a small bit as well.

  • Gluckstein Nominations Please
    26 Apr 2011 10:24 am
    The Gluckstein Trophy is awarded "for the crew or individual displaying the most courage and fortitude. Nominations for this trophy must be submitted to the Competition Secretary, in writing, within seven days of Easter Monday." Please send your nominations for the Gluckstein Trophy to the Competion Secretary.

  • Trophies Please
    26 Apr 2011 10:20 am
    Can any of last year's trophy winners that are still holding a trophy make arrangements to return it asap. Please contact the Trophies Secretary.

  • Monday start times
    24 Apr 2011 10:07 pm
    Monday morning starts here

  • Day 3 Start Time Change
    23 Apr 2011 4:58 pm
    Day 3 start times for the top 15 racers in the following classes will change to the following times:
    Jnr Dbls - 830-9 (from 9-930)
    Snr Sngls - 9-930 (from 930-10).
    This is due to the weather.

  • Good Luck All
    23 Apr 2011 7:01 am
    Here we are, the Senior Double non-stop race is about to start. Good luck everyone - from the record attempting Lawler & Brown (319), theepictri.com (348) and everyone for your own personal challenges. It's hot out there!

  • DW Tweet?
    22 Apr 2011 10:04 pm
    We're tweeting. It's @dwcanoerace. Tweet-away.

  • Race Progress
    21 Apr 2011 11:13 pm
    Follow the race here

  • Weather Forecast Hot
    21 Apr 2011 1:16 am
    With temperatures looking to be a DW record, our resident DW Statistician looks at the impact of the weather on performance and completion rates.

  • Parking at Dreadnought Reach
    19 Apr 2011 9:08 pm
    Parking restrictions along the dual-carraigeway outside Wokingham Waterside Centre (Dreadnought Reach) have been suspended for Saturday 23 April and Sunday 24 until midnight.(Experienced support crews will realise that yellow line parking restrictions have been added since last year's race).

  • Latest Entries
    19 Apr 2011 10:51 am
    Overall class list here
    Subclass list here

  • WANTED: STEPS CREW HELP
    17 Apr 2011 9:39 am
    We have urgent need of a few more steps crew. We will supply the bouancy aid, all you need is trainers and warm clothes for all three tides. Email now to find out more and help.

  • Latest Entries
    12 Apr 2011 12:14 pm
    Overall class list here
    Subclass list here

  • Cooks, Marshalls and More
    11 Apr 2011 10:51 pm
    Waterside D completed, bodies aching and you're not even taking part this year. Why not volunteer? We desperately need cooks and marshalls to help out at Westminster. You're DW community needs you - sign up now.

  • Latest Entries
    11 Apr 2011 10:41 am
    Overall class list here
    Subclass list here

  • Enter Now Avoid Late Entry Fee
    6 Apr 2011 9:00 pm
    A reminder that entries received after Friday 8 April will be subject to a 30% later entry fee. Exception being those handed in at Waterside D on Sunday 10 April. (Please complete an electronic entru if you think you might enter at Waterside D. It makes the process quicker and easier for all if it’s done before the race. Please bring the email address of Paddler 1 as reference).

  • Latest Entries
    4 Apr 2011 9:54 pm
    Overall class list here
    Subclass list here

  • Latest Entries
    28 Mar 2011 8:41 pm
    Overall class list here
    Subclass list here

  • Waterside C
    27 Mar 2011 12:12 am
    Good luck to everyone taking part in Waterside C. Conditions are looking good.

  • Race Entries
    27 Mar 2011 12:09 am
    Have you entered yet? Leave it too late and you'll have to pay more.

  • New DW Notice Board
    21 Mar 2011 11:37 pm
    Time ticking away as you train and plan for your DW? Need a little help? Post a notice on the DW Notice Board to see if anyone can help.

  • Personalised DW Kit
    21 Mar 2011 11:35 pm
    Fancy a bit of personalised DW Kit for you or your support crew. Our team that sell kit at Devizes have produced a great online ordering service. See DW at Fantastic Freds.

  • The Royal British Legion
    16 Mar 2011 9:59 pm
    Celebrating our strong links with teams from the armed forces we're pleased to announce that The Royal British Legion is our chosen charity for DW2011. It's the Legion's 90th annivesary so if you're looking for a charity to support visit The Royal British Legion on Just Giving - they would really welcome your support.

  • Returning Trophies
    10 Mar 2011 12:05 pm
    If you were one of last year's deserving winners, sadly it's time to return your hard earnt trophy.If you have one of the trophies you can return it at the Waterside races. Please arrange for it to be dropped off at the Marsport trailer BEFORE the start of the race. Thanks.

  • Waterside A
    26 Feb 2011 9:34 pm
    Good luck to everyone taking part in Waterside A tomorrow (Sun 27 Feb). It's a great race and a great lead in to DW.Conditions are looking OK. Enjoy.

  • Cones, Cones, Cones
    19 Feb 2011 10:08 pm
    We need someone to collect, put out, pick up and return traffic cones around the Pewsey / K&A part of the course. All of this between late Thursday and late Saturday afternoon race weekend. Can you help? Contact Yvonne Riley ASAP for more information. Thanks.

  • New Rules for Supporters
    19 Feb 2011 10:01 pm
    There are new Rules for Supporters to address a number of issues including serious congestion at portages. Please read them and get your supporters to read them - Rules for Supporters. Substantial penalties can be applied if the rules are broken.

  • DW Schools Liaison
    17 Feb 2011 10:02 pm
    Gareth Scragg is the new DW School Liaison contact. Please email him if you have any questions relating to schools entering and competing in DW. You'll also be able to get in touch through Contacts. Also, please add this email address to your contacts list (otherwise it may end up in your Junk folder).

  • Entries Open
    24 Jan 2011 9:42 pm
    We're pleased to announce that entries for DW2011 are now open. Reserve your place now.

  • ICF Classic Marathon Race Series
    31 Dec 2010 12:01 am
    The Devizes Westminster International Canoe Marathon has been selected by the International Canoe Federation to be one of ten races that form the 2011 ICF Classic Marathon Series. The 2011 World Series Classes are K1 Men, K1 Women and C1 Men. It's recognition of the international standing of DW and we're hoping we'll get more international entrants as a result. We'll post more details as soon as we can.

  • Happy 200th Birthday K&A
    31 Dec 2010 12:00 am
    2010 marks the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Kennet & Avon Canal that formally opened on 28 December 1810.As anyone who has raced or supported DW, it's a beautiful stretch of water from Devizes to Reading.Happy Birthday K&A, from all your DW friends.

  • DW2011 Entry Date
    29 Nov 2010 8:30 pm
    Entries for DW2011 running from 22-25 April 2011 will open on 1 January 2011.

  • Day Run Gets Green Light
    12 Nov 2010 8:32 am
    NEWS FLASH: The DW Organising Team has decided that a Day Run will be permitted for the Easter 2011 race for elite paddlers. This is possible because of the exceptionally late tide times.More details will follow in due course.

  • DW STAGES RACE 2011
    25 Oct 2010 9:00 pm
    Are you entering a team in the DW Stages (ie Junior K2, Endeavour, Senior Singles classes) race in 2011? Then please come to a DW Stages Race Team Leaders meeting at Wokingham Canoe Club on Saturday 20th November at 2pm. We are making major changes to format of the event and we want to outline to team leaders before they are implemented. RSVP to Guy Dresser at dwchiefumpire@hotmail.co.uk

  • Preparing for DW2011?
    16 Sep 2010 9:56 pm
    If you're looking for some tips for DW2010, take a look at the Canoe Focus article Devizes to Westminster - Preparation is the key to success.

  • DW AGM
    15 Sep 2010 12:16 am
    The DW Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday 2nd October 2010 at 2.30pm at the Wokingham Waterside Centre. Full details.

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