A canoe Marathon Racing Club has been started in Stockton.

In partnership with the British Canoe Union, Stockton Borough Council has established the club, at the Castlegate Quay Water Sports Centre, on the Riverside.

The club is starting up as Stockton prepares to host The Canoe Marathon World Championships, in September 2001.

Members of the Canoe Marathon Racing Club meet on Tuesdays, from 6pm to 8pm.

For details, contact Andy Tennyson on (01642) 676844, or Debbie Curgenven on (01642) 358507