from Blubberhouses, Yorkshire, an international field of lady canoeists compete in BBC Television's canoeing competition.
Liz Sharman , the Ladies World and Paddles Up champion, defends her title against national champions from Holland, USA, Germany and Great Britain.
Tomorrow, the two fastest ladies compete against the four men from the first and second heats. Commentators
ALAN PARRY and JOHN GOSLING
Producer JOHN G. SMITH BBC Pebble Mill