Charles Hicks Challenge 2026
Sun, 8 Nov 2026
Round off the paddling season with the Charles Hicks Challenge in November, a well-loved canoe marathon event that tests late-season fitness and grit.
Key Details
- Date
- 8 November 2026
- Distance / Category
- Canoeing - Marathon
- Organiser
- Paddle UK
- Discipline
- Kayaking
- Region
- South East
Entries are handled on the organiser’s own website.
What to Bring
A recommended kit list for kayaking events like Charles Hicks Challenge 2026:
- ▸A 5-year-guaranteed Ultra Dry bag to keep kit dry
- ▸Buoyancy aid and helmet
- ▸Spare paddle and a throw line
- ▸Dry clothes and a warm mid-layer
- ▸Phone, keys and snacks kept dry
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