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PRESENTED BY
In
Conjunction With
Vicksburg Riverfest &
the Annual Arts & Crafts Show
www.riverfestms.com
CONTACT
US
E-Mail
601-415-4615
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Rules
& Guidelines
Friday, 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. Check In &
Orientation
Just
Duett Sports/River Outfitters
Bryan Pratt
To minimize the time needed to get to the "put in" Saturday
morning and get the "lay of the land", check in with race committee
to:
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Sign
waiver
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Pay
your registration fee
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Collect
your information package
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Obtain
your race boat number
Saturday, 5:30 a.m. Go to Put In
Meet
at
Horizon Casino Southwest Parking Lot
We
meet at the Horizon
Casino Southwest Parking Lot Saturday morning to depart for the
put-in. The parking lot is west of the South and Levee Street
intersections. We
have provided a shuttle for paddlers and crew because the put-in has
limited parking. If you use the shuttle, your boats will be trailered to
the Start and your crew may ride the Shuttle back to the finish area. We
will take care of any last minute registration issues at this time.
Joe Royer (R) & Wim Nouwen discuss the race
Saturday, 7:30 a.m. Safety Briefing (All racers must
attend)
Saturday,
8:00 a.m. Race Start
Madison Parish Port
Mass Start for all paddling class. No one will be
allowed to start after the race is underway. If you leave the river
for reasons other that equipment malfunction or personal health, you are
on you own! Motorized safety boats will patrol the course for your
assistance.
Boats
may stop to take a break on high ground. Overland portages are not
allowed. Non-compliance will result in disqualification.
Awards
& Finish All
racers should be back at finish line by 12:00 noon. Awards ceremony will
be held at 2 p.m. on Center Stage at the corner of Washington and Crawford
Streets The
same participants indicated on the entry form, must begin and complete the
race together. All crew members must compete in and finish the race in the
same boat they started. Canoe
Classes
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Boat
Class
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Gender
Class
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Age
Class
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C-1
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Recreational
Class
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M,
F
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all
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C-1
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Fast
Class
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M,
F
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all
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C-2
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Recreational
Class
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M,
F, mixed
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all
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C-2
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Fast
Class
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M,
F, mixed
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all
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C-3
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Recreational
Class
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M,
F, mixed
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all
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C-3
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Fast
Class
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M,
F, mixed
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all
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Kayak
Classes
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Boat
Class
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Gender
Class
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Age
Class
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K-1
Touring 1
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16'
and under Recreational Solo Kayak
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M,
F, mixed
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all
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K-1
Touring 2
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17’
and over Recreational Solo Kayak
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M,
F, mixed
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all
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K-2
Touring
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Tandem
Kayak
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M,
F, mixed
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all
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K-1
Fast Touring
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20”
or greater beam Solo Kayak
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M,
F, mixed
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all
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K-1
Race
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20”
beam or less Solo Kayak
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M,
F, mixed
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all
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K-2
Fast Touring
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Tandem
Kayak
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M,
F, mixed
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all
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Recreational and Touring
implies a plastic, aluminum or wood boat. For
first time racers in typical sea kayak, or canoe and experienced
paddlers who are less serious about racing.
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Fast and Fast Touring
implies a light weight composite or wood boat. For fit paddlers who
don't specialize in racing but have faster than average kayaks or
canoes and/or are faster than average paddlers.
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Race implies a light
weight composite or wood boat racing boat. For those paddlers who
concentrate on racing and have the equipment to go with it.
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Wing Paddles may be used
in the Fast, Fast Touring and Race Classes only.
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Boats under 10 feet are
not recommended for this course.
Requirements
(No Exceptions)
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A
U. S. Coast Guard approved flotation device must be properly worn and fastened
while on the water. Failure to comply
could result in disqualification.
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A
whistle for emergency use.
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Boat
number must be visible on the starboard side of the boat
Paddles Canoes
– Single blade paddles of any length may be used. Extra paddles are
allowed. Kayaks
– Double blade paddles of any length may be used. Extra paddles are
allowed. Alcohol
& Drugs
The use of alcohol and/or
controlled substances prior to start
and while on the water will result in disqualification. Race
Order
In general, faster categories are started at front of the mass start.
Competitors may only change boat type at registration. Absolutely no boat
changes will be made after registration packet pick-up. Recommended
Equipment Cell
phone (emergency numbers in packet)
Sunglasses
Cap/Hat
Sun block
Lip Balm
Power bars/energy bars
Gatorade, 4 or 5 bottles
Water bottles
Paddle gloves
Light mesh shirt
Personal flotation device
Sprayskirt
Tools necessary for minor boat repair
Paddle
Boat
Paddle lanyard
Bowline or Length of Rope
Drybags
Rain jacket
Quick drying clothing in layers
Water shoes/sandals/flip-flops
Personal first aid kit
Camera
Boat sponge
Ibuprophen/Tylenol/Ascriptin
Wet wipes
Farmer John shorty Starting
Area Because of limited parking please use the provided shuttle. Boats will be
trailered by very competent drivers.
The start is along the river bank and well out of
the current. Canoeists and kayakers will line up Grand Prix Style for a
mass start. With everyone in their boats, two lines will form with faster class boats in front. There will be a ‘five minute to race warning’
then the race will start. Point your boat South and GOOD LUCK!!!
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