Dear Sports friends

on behalf of the President of the German Canoe Federation, Olaf Heukrodt, and the Organizing Committee of the 2008 First ICF Marathon Racing World Cup it is our pleasure to invite you to take part in this event.

The World Cup will take place in the beautiful City of Brandenburg/Havel, on the Lake Beetzsee in the area of the regatta course.

On behalf of the German Canoe Federation, which we have the honour of representing, we offer our warmest welcome to all  the athletes and other participants in this event.

In this Bulletin Nr. 1 you will find the most important informations about the competition, accommodation an all the services included in the accreditation fee.

All the forms annexed to this bulletin you can download on our official website http://www.icf-wc-mr2008.de and send it back fulfilled by e-mail or by mail in accordance with the ICF.

Germany and the City of Brandenburg will welcome you with the most heartfelt hospitality!

You are welcome!

Henry Schiffer

President of the Organizing commitee