As the academic year draws to a close, the University of Lincoln Canoe & Kayak Team are undergoing one of there key fundraisers. And the team plan to smash their target of £500 to spend on new safety equipment. 

 

Each of the teams members will be paddling in teams of 2-3 in Canadian canoes down a 13 mile (a half marathon) stretch of the river witham in Lincoln. However the team will be doing this task during the middle of the night, with a set off time planned at 10pm just after sunset. Meaning the team members will have to work as a team to navigate the route with no sunlight.

The funds raised from donations & sponsorship will be going towards new safety equipment for the team. Including replacing damaged Bouncy Aids, throwlines and new first aid kits. Money will also be spent on coaching up members to provide safety during river trips, allowing the team to paddle more rivers across the UK and encourage more students from the university of experience this sport safely.

The team will be doing this task on the 3rd of June 2015 and will set off from the University’s waterside campus at 10pm and return once the 1/2 marathon has been paddled.

Anyone who wants to support the team can donate online here: http://www.youcaring.com/sports-fundraiser/midnight-paddle/351885

You can follow the team during the build up for the event over on twitter @lincolnunikayak