| The course distance (which
remains the same as in the past) is 7.5 miles (out and back)
starting and ending near the location of most of the activities of
the Riverfest, including the popular Nanticoke Float-In.
Riders under the age of 16 must
wear a PFD during the entire race or risk disqualification.
Group
Breakdowns for 2008
- Group 1: Tandem Kayak
- Group 2: Short Kayak – Men
- Group 3: Short Kayak –
Women
- Group 4: Short Kayak –
Senior Men
- Group 5: Short Kayak –
Senior Women
- Group 6: Long Kayak - Men
- Group 7: Long Kayak – Women
- Group 8: Long Kayak –
Senior Men
- Group 9: Long Kayak –
Senior Women
- Group 10: Extra Long Kayak
- Group 19: Std. Tandem Canoe
Advanced – Seniors
- Group 22A: Open Class (Men)
- Group 22B: Open Class
(Women)
2008 Canoe &
Kayak Rules:
- Racers may be in any or all
races
- Any racer not finishing
must report to race officials ASAP
- Racers are duty-bound to
help others in jeopardy
- One PFD per person must be
worn or carried in the boat
- Minimum age to race is 14
- Only single-blade paddles
are allowed to canoeists
- Self bailers and decking
allowed
- Boats must remain on the
race course
- All times will be recorded
to the nearest second and winners will be determined by
order of finish
- Waiver must be signed
- Races will be held rain or
shine
- The committee reserves the
right to rescind or change the rules at any time
- A standard canoe is any
non-racing type of canoe not over 18.5’ long and may be
constructed of any material.
- A competition cruiser is a
racing-type canoe of maximum 18.5’ length, with a 4”
waterline of not less than 14 3/8% of the length measured
within one food of the midpoint.
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