Young racers are set to take to the water at a special boating event.
Chasewater will play host to the Great Boat Race on March 26 from 11am to 4pm.
The event will feature time trials in paddle boats around the boating pool. These will be judged in four categories:
- age 7 and under (with an adult)
- age 8 to 10
- age 11 to 13
- age 14 and over
Councillor Val Richards said:
“This event will be a fun way to celebrate the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, which is taking place on the same day on the River Thames. Any child of a school age can enter, and no boating experience is needed. If you want to practise your paddling skills in the lead up to the race, the paddle boats are available from Chasewater Country Park’s boat shed to hire for £2 a session.”
The champions from each of the categories will win a pass to play on the country park’s go-karts, crazy golf, connect four and paddle boats for free every Sunday in April. Entry to the race costs 50p.
For more information email chasewater@lichfielddc.gov.uk or call 01543 370607.
