Official Rules

• All races - One serviceable life jacket/personal floatation device per person shall be worn or carried in each boat.

• Relay Race - A PFD shall be worn by all competitors. No exceptions.

• Only single bladed paddles may be used by canoeists in race events.

• Any racer not finishing must report to race officials immediately after exiting the water.

• Participants are duty bound to help others in jeopardy.

• Any boat may be inspected before or after the race.

• Winners in each class will be determined by order of finish.

• United States Canoe Association rules will apply, with modifications. Waiver must be signed by each participant at the race site.

• The committee reserves the right at all times to modify, change and/or rescind the present rules and regulations.

• Races will be held rain or shine. Preferably "shine".

• 3 x 27: Minimum width: 33" on the top, at the gunwale line - 27" wide at the 3" waterline or 3" of draft. The 33" minimum top-width measurement and the 27" minimum waterline width measurement points may be separated by up to 14" maximum. 18 ½ feet max length.

• Cruiser: a competition cruiser is a racing type canoe the maximum length of which shall not exceed 18 ½ feet, with a 4" waterline width of not less than 14 3/8% of the length located within one foot of the center of the length.

• Recreation Canoe: a recreation canoe is any non-racing type canoe not over 18 1/2 feet long and may be constructed of any material.

• Alcoholic beverages are prohibited from all components of the race.

• Canoe Relay: Open Team must consist of at least two woman or youth under age 16.

• Canoe Relay: Family team must be direct relatives ie..Mom, Dad, Sister, Brother. Exceptions will be considered

• Canoe Relay: Youth team must all be under 18 years old and consist of at least two girls and two boys.

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