Many of you will remember the BCN 24 hour Marathon Challenge that was
organised by Helen & Chris Davey for 10 years ending in 2002. Well
BCNS have resurrected this event under the organisation of Roy Kenn &
Graham Whorton. Read on for the details and where to apply for your
application form:-


BCN MARATHON CHALLENGE

Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May 2009

Start 9am Saturday and finish at 3pm Sunday

The event is open to everyone with a boat licensed for use on British
Waterways canals.
Historic working boats and pairs are welcome.

Boats may start at any point on the BCN but should finish at Walsall
Town Arm.
Participants may navigate for as long as they like during the 30 hour
period up to a maximum of 24 hours.

The winner will be the boat crew who amass the greatest number of
points during the challenge.
Additional points will be awarded for navigating lesser used waterways
and there will be bonus points for correctly answered questions at
certain places.

All boat entries will receive a commemorative plaque
Winning boat crew will also receive a shield.

The winners will be announced
at the BCNS Summer rally at Titford Pump House on Saturday 27th June
2009.

An Entry Pack which includes route planning sheets, the rules of the
Marathon Challenge and a
sealed envelope containing the cruising log for use during the
challenge is available from :
Mr R Kenn, 14 Hollemeadow Avenue, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 1JQ.
Telephone: 01922 428644

There will be an entry fee of £15 per boat (working pair will be £25)