WOKINGHAM WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Joker‑Lap Tactics and Bacon Sarnies: GWTF Winter Series Race 4 at Westhorpe, Marlow
A focused two‑hour race and leisure session on the family‑run Westhorpe Watersports lake — useful as a tactical, fitness and skills test before the 2026 season.
Joker‑Lap Tactics and Bacon Sarnies: GWTF Winter Series Race 4 at Westhorpe, Marlow.
Go With The Flo returns to Westhorpe Watersports in Marlow for Race 4 of its winter series: a compact, two‑hour meeting on a scenic family‑run lake where racers and leisure paddlers tackle a joker lap, sharpen turns and warm up with lakeside bacon sarnies afterward.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A family‑run lake with a memorable race setting
Westhorpe is described as a lovely family‑run lake with a beautiful race setting — calm water framed by the small farm venue that gives the event its character.
Joker lap tactical mayhem
Both race and leisure categories include a joker lap that injects tactical choices into each outing, making this a sharp practice ground for turns, distance and race fitness.
Cafe comforts: bacon sarnies and hot drinks
The venue’s cafe serves food and drink — notably bacon sandwiches and hot drinks — a simple post‑race ritual that keeps the mood friendly and local.
What the day feels like
What the Event Feels Like
This is a short, concentrated event: a morning of registration and prep, a late‑morning briefing and a midday sequence of races where tactical decisions — chiefly the joker lap — define each outing. It’s social and competitive in equal measure, bookended by cafe time and accessible facilities.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this event suits — and who should sit this one out.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The event runs as a two‑hour session. Registration and board drop begin at 10:00, the race briefing is at 11:30 and racing starts at 12:00.
Bring a buoyancy aid (waist belts are acceptable) and a leash — a quick‑release (QR) belt leash is recommended.
Meet at Westhorpe Watersports, Westhorpe Farm, Westhorpe Farm Ln, Marlow SL7 3RQ.
The venue’s cafe provides food and drink, including bacon sandwiches and hot drink deals; there is free parking available.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the event last?
The event is two hours in duration.
Where is the meeting point?
Meet at Westhorpe Watersports, Westhorpe Farm, Westhorpe Farm Ln, Marlow SL7 3RQ.
Can beginners take part?
No — the event is not suitable for first‑timers; participants must be competent paddlers.
What safety kit is required?
Participants should wear a buoyancy aid (waist belts are acceptable) and use a leash; a quick‑release (QR) belt leash is recommended.
Are there age limits or health requirements?
Participants must be 18 or older, must disclose any medical conditions or injuries, and must be able to swim 50 metres unaided.
Is food available on site?
Yes — the venue’s cafe serves food and drink, notably bacon sandwiches and hot drinks as part of the post‑race offering.