It’s not just a summer sport … despite the winter weather WSPC and their friends continue to train with events for dragonboating, skiffing and punting ‘just around the corner’. As well as ad-hoc outings Dragonboats and skiffs have outings on Tuesday and Thursday evening as well as Saturday and Sunday mornings – for more information […]
The annual Wraysbury Skiff & Punt Club regatta was held with 60 side-by-side knock-out skiff and punting races with competition between crews from all the Thames based skiff clubs. The weather included some showers (well actually after a great summer it was cold and wet!) but that didn’t dampen the enthusiasm with some great racing. […]
WSPC held it’s first triathlon with entrants, from many local clubs, paddling skiffs or O1’s and then ‘suffering’ on the bike and run course. Congratulations and thanks to the participants the many helpers. The results are here, check out the courses below.
The skiff racing season is now properly underway with 27 crews taking part in this 7.5km head race on 8 April at Thames Valley Skiff Club. The winning crew was from Dittons but the two Wraysbury crews put in a creditable performance. Thanks to Sunbury Skiff Club for the great photos.
Book Your Place Now! Open to all Adults (members & non-members) 18+ years – cost £35 per head. Learn how to row in a Thames Traditional Skiff. Get fit and have fun on the river! Race or row recreationally, take part in expeditions and events. Enjoy the members’ clubhouse and bar Course consists of 3 sessions … Saturday, […]
Sunday 5th June saw the naming and launching of the latest addition to the WSPC boathouse. “Ian MacDougal” is a 2 foot punt which was donated by the family of Ian MacDougal, a long time member of the club who died in 2014. The boat has been restored by club members, and will serve as a training boat for […]
On Saturday 14 May WSPC hosts the Wraysbury Long Distance head race for skiffs. The race is 4500m and as well as double skiffs includes O1 outriggers. Entry details to follow. Details of last year’s race can be found here.
The International Dragon Boat Federation’s Club Crew World Championships will be held in Adelaide, South Australia from 30 March to 7 April 2016. Wraysbury Dragons will compete in the Senior B (over 50’s) category. In the Senior B events Wraysbury are the current world champions for 2000m and silver medal holders for 500m and 200m. […]
The Wraysbury Winter Wonderland Ball on Saturday 28th November is not only a fund raising event (a Club like ours always is in need of funds!) it’s also the opportunity to have a really good time in amazing but familiar surroundings. Come and see your club house the way you’ve never seen it before! For a […]
Skiffing Regattas & Championships|Dragon Boat Races|Punt Championships Saturday 1st August – Dumsey Meadows, Chertsey – Chertsey & Shepperton Regatta – Skiff & Punt Sprint regatta Friday & Saturday 7th & 8th August – Wargrave – Wargrave & Shiplake Regatta – town Skiff, Punt, Dongola regatta Saturday 8th August – WSPC – Wraysbury & Old Windsor Regatta – […]
