100 MILE CANOE TEST

During the May Bank holiday from Friday 22nd to Tuesday 26th Warwickshire Clubs for Young People took part in the National Association of Clubs for Young People's most gruelling challenge of the year…the 100 Mile Canoe Test!

This event takes place over four days and challenges young people from affiliated clubs to paddle 100 miles over the four days. WCYP had young people take up the challenge from The Bradby Club, Coventry Boys' Club and Riverhouse School. The test took place on the beautiful River Wye starting from Glasbury and finishing 100 miles later at Monmouth Rowing Club.

The Canoe Test is a national event and this year attracted young people from all over the country with a total of 150 paddlers taking part. The Warwickshire team was made up of young people ranging from 14 to 16 years old.