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Race to the Castle 2026 – Natasha Sones takes on a 40km River Trent endurance paddle
Written by Lydia Burdett /
Red Ambassador Natasha Sones lines up at Race to the Castle 2026 to take on one of the UK’s toughest downriver SUP events. Covering 40km from the Suspension Bridge to Newark Castle, this marathon paddle blends endurance, strategy and determination across winding river sections, five lock portages and changing conditions. Natasha shares her account of months of preparation, the highs and lows on the water, and the final push into Newark Castle on one of the UK’s most demanding SUP challenges.
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