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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.

Schedule to subject to change.
For more information, contact Trisha Booth at 302-629-9173 (info@nanticokeriverfest.com)

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