The Placid Water Racing Awards are intended to recognise and encourage improvement in canoe and kayak performance. They can be attempted in any canoe or kayak, although the aim is to encourage the use of placid water craft in an individuals progression to racing modern boats.
The 500m award is particularly useful to determine the appropriate level of entry for paddlers into Marathon and Sprint Racing.
Any Level of BCU Coach (in current membership) or BCU Affiliated Club Official may test candidates for the Placid Water Racing Awards. The awards are administered by Canoe England on submission of individual Placid Water Racing Award Pass Slips. Pass Slips are available on request from [email protected].