Equipment Regulations
Required Equipment
- PFD: At the start of the race, each participant MUST wear, as recommended by the manufacturer, a properly sized, Coast Guard approved, Personal Floatation Device (PFD) of Type, I, II, III, or V and in good serviceable condition. Participants without a PFD will not be permitted to compete.
- Watercraft: Each participant is required to source their own watercraft for competition. Canoes or kayaks will not be provided by race organizers on the day of the event unless selected as an add-on during registration (Amateur Solo Only).
Watercraft Specifications
- This event is designated as a canoe/kayak race, however, each class is "unlimited" in regard to the craft a paddler brings to race
- There are no specified measurements competitors must abide by regarding watercraft shape, size, weight, etc.
- Each craft should be human powered and not interfere with other racers in an unfair way
- Gas or battery powered motors will not be permitted and if used will result in disqualification
- Race organizers retain the right to disqualify a craft that is deemed unsafe to participants, or outside the spirit of competition, at any time
- Inflatable boats of any kind are not permitted
Please contact race organizers if you have questions or to verify that a craft qualifies for this race
