If you want to go canoeing and kayaking on the River Itchen Navigation it would normally mean that you're up for a gentle paddle, some walks for portages around obstructions on private land, and that you're probably prepared to put up with some intimidation or (allegedly) potential physical abuse from others less willing to share our natural heritage and historical rights.
For those more disposed to the enjoyment of an uncontested sprint along the publicly accessible waterway (combined with a run and a ride), there's Pedal, Power, Pace - A Triathlon with a Difference.
Now in it's third year, The Macmillan Cancer Support Winchester Triathlon is scheduled for the 24th July 2011. The 2010 event raised over £10,000 for the charity, with 250 competitors cheered on by over 300 supporters. This year the organiser's are hoping to double the number of participants.
Importantly, this event is open to families who'd like to have a go for a great cause, so whilst there will be some serious competition, there's plenty of opportunity to simply take part for no better reason than enjoying your natural environment with your loved ones whilst helping others.
The upstream paddling course is a 2km section of the Itchen Navigation, and easy to use sit-on-top kayaks, paddles and buoyancy aids are provided by the organisers, so, if you've got a pair of trainers and a bike, it's game on!
Paddlers on the River Itchen during the 2010 Winchester PPP Triathlon. Follow the build up to this year's event on the PPP Facebook page by clicking here.
[Image by kind permission of the organisers].
For those more disposed to the enjoyment of an uncontested sprint along the publicly accessible waterway (combined with a run and a ride), there's Pedal, Power, Pace - A Triathlon with a Difference.
Now in it's third year, The Macmillan Cancer Support Winchester Triathlon is scheduled for the 24th July 2011. The 2010 event raised over £10,000 for the charity, with 250 competitors cheered on by over 300 supporters. This year the organiser's are hoping to double the number of participants.
Importantly, this event is open to families who'd like to have a go for a great cause, so whilst there will be some serious competition, there's plenty of opportunity to simply take part for no better reason than enjoying your natural environment with your loved ones whilst helping others.
The upstream paddling course is a 2km section of the Itchen Navigation, and easy to use sit-on-top kayaks, paddles and buoyancy aids are provided by the organisers, so, if you've got a pair of trainers and a bike, it's game on!
[Image by kind permission of the organisers].
