 Races A and B, and in particular A are used as training events for Great Britain team paddlers.There are 12 classes where prizes are awarded for the individual races and for the series overall, these classes are -


In addition, at the end of the series team prizes are awarded to the fastest teams composed of Juniors, Seniors or are members of a uniformed service, also prizes are awarded for the fasted junior competitors in the Ladies K2, Mixed K2 and C2 classes, as well as the fastest competitor aged over 50.The Thameside Series is an excellent build up race for the world-famous Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Marathon.