RULES AND REGULATIONS

• Race-day officials can make adjustments to rules and classes as needed.
• Judges decisions are final
• Courtesy and common sense shall govern all aspects of Canoefest
• Have fun!

 

Biathlon Canoe/Run

• Both participants must complete both the canoe race and the run.
• Open division must furnish their own canoe.
• The open division is intended for those individuals extremely skilled in canoeing.
• Except open division, only rental canoes and paddles will be used, or their equivalent.
• Participants must sign waiver of liability and have USCG life vest.
• Minors must have parent or guardian's written consent.
• Racers must pull their boat to a designated area at the end of the paddling section before continuing on with the running section.

 

Championship Races

• This race runs under USCA rules with the following changes:
  
  To compete in the Standard or Aluminum classes, your vessel must comply to the following specifications
  1. It must weigh 50 or more pounds
  2. It must be 18.5 feet or less in length
  3. It must be wider than 15% of the length at its midpoint.
• Pro boats (3x27) can run in cruiser class with one minute per hour handicap.
• Participants must sign a wiaver of liability and have USCG approved life vest.
• This is not a USCA points race.

 

Recreational Races

• Recreational canoe maximum 18'6" in length and aluminum, plastic, fiberglass, etc.
• Designs are subject to race officials' discretion.
• Participants must sign waiver of liability and have USCG life vest.
• Minors must have parent or guardian's written consent.

 

Canoe Class Definitions

Adult/Youth
2-person team (1 over 18 and 1 under 14 years of age)

Seniors
2-person team (combined age of at least 100 years)

Masters
2-person team (combined age of at least 80 years)

Mixed Couples
2-person team (1 male and 1 female)

Mens
2-person team (males only)

Womens
2-person team (females only)

Juniors
2-person team (each between 15-18 years old)

Fledgling
2-person team (each between 10-14 years old)