Canoe/kayak

General Information

Date

Saturday, July 19

Fee

$20.00

Deadline

Registrations will be accepted ONLY on the day of the event. Registrations will be from 7 am - 9 am on-site.

Site

Gray's Lake, Des Moines

Time

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Paddler's Information Meeting

9:35 am with racing beginning at 10:00 am

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Competition Information

Format

Three (3) events and the canoe relay event maximum per person. Canoe and kayak sprint races will be run on a 600 meter course, except for recreational classes that will run on a 250 meter course. If necessary, races will be run in heats. Separate male and female competition, except in mixed events. Athletes may compete as either individuals or as a member of a doubles team. Members of doubles events must complete the doubles portion of the Individual Entry Form.

Racing Class Canoes

Any canoe that meets the U.S.C.A. specifications for cruising canoes (maximum) length of 18.5 feet, minimum width at 4 inch water line of 0.1437 length. No weight limit and may be constructed of any material. EXAMPLES: We-No-Nah Jensen Cruiser, Mad River Camp Cruiser, Sawyer Champ VI, Wabash Valley C-2 D-2, We-No-Nah SSJ, etc.

Recreational Class Canoes:

Any canoe approximately 17 feet or shorter of standard recreational dimensions. Canoes for this class will be accepted by their appearance and purpose of their construction rather than just by their dimensions. Canoes can be made of any material and must weigh 55 pounds. EXAMPLES: We-No-Nah 17 foot Jensen, Spirit of Echo, Sawyer X-17, Sawelex 17, Mad River Explorer, Daggr Reflectin 16, Royalex canoes, etc.

Recreational Standard Class Canoes

Any canoe longer than 17 feet of standard recreational dimensions. Canoes for this class will be accepted by their appearance and purpose of their construction rather than just by their dimensions. These recreational standard canoes will register and race with the recreational class canoes but compete only with other standard canoes. EXAMPLES: 18 foot We-No-Nah Sundowner, 18 foot Jensen, Sawyer 17'9", 17 foot and 18 foot Beaver aluminum, Minnick Aluminum Racer, etc.  

Aluminum Class Canoes

Any canoe made of aluminum of standard recreational dimensions. Canoes for this class will be accepted by their appearance and purpose of their construction rather than just by their dimensions (canoe length is not a critical factor). EXCEPTION: This class does not include Beaver aluminum and Minnick Aluminum Racer type canoes which are classified as Recreational Standard Class boats. EXAMPLES: All standard aluminum canoes like Grumman, Alumcraft, Michi-Craft, Lowe, Ossagian, Oachita, Smoker-craft, etc.

Canoe Relay Event

A team relay consisting of paddlers chosen by lottery at the competition site. All paddlers will use a plastic sit-on kayak and complete a team transition in designated zone. Relay course will consist of one buoy loop. Relay teams composition will be proportionally divided based on the number of men, women, fledgling and juniors participating.

Recreational Class Kayaks

Any kayak not designed for distance racing (such as U.S.C.A. marathon or wildwater/downriver kayaks). Whitewater kayaks are designated as any kayak 13 feet or shorter. Recreational kayaks are designated as any kayak greater than 13 feet. All kayaks can be made of various materials (plastic, wood, fiberglass, etc.). EXAMPLES: WHITEWATER- Perception, Dagger, Prijon, etc. RECREATIONAL- Northwest, Eddyline, Hydra, etc.

Marathon Events

All classes compete simultaneously on the same course. Distances for classes shall be: Aluminum Canoe - 2500 M, Recreational Canoe - 5000 M, Racing Canoe - 10,000 M, Recreational Kayak - 5000 M and Racing Kayak - 10,000 M.

Note

All U.S.C.A. marathon and wildwater/downriver kayaks shall be considered racing class kayaks. Ocean surf ski's are not permitted.

Rules

United States Canoe Association (U.S.C.A.) rules will apply for canoe and kayak races. All vessels must have all proper/current boat registration and licensing documents available and ready for inspection before competing in any event. Every athlete must have a U.S.C.G. approved life preserver in possession. Life preservers will NOT be provided. In the event of high winds, race officials may require athletes to wear life preservers. Athletes must furnish their own canoes, kayaks, paddles and life preservers. The age determining date for this event is January 1, 2008.

** All classes compete simultaneously on same course.

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Registration

On-site Only

Registrations will be accepted ONLY on the day of the event. Registrations will be from 7 am - 9 am on-site.

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Additional Information

Canoe/Kayak Commissioner

Dave Hillman
319.362.7506 (h)
319.295.1615 (w)
ddhillma@rockwellcollins.com

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