Rules and Safety for Golden Nugget Races

• All racers must have a Coast Guard approved PFD on their body or board
• If you are in distress, wave your paddle over your head to let others know you need assistance.
• If another paddler is in need, please stop to assist until a safety boat arrives-you will be recognized for your sportsmanship
• Use caution in shallow areas marked on map.
• You must complete the course standing on your board to qualify for prizes
• Use only the paddle, waves and wind to propel the board forward during a race - no walking to gain forward momentum and knee paddling limited to 5 strokes
  
• Use good sportsmanship. Be nice play fair and have fun!
• Bring your family and friends to the after party!!
  

Golden Nugget 10k Race - 6 Mile Course ( 2 loops ) 

• Race begins in Shem Creek in front of Red's Ice House (just past bridge)
• Paddle out of Shem Creek
• Pass Red Channel Marker 16 on right
• Head towards Crab Bank go around the north end - keep distance to avoid shallow water
• Paddle to the silver weather tower(insert) and go around clockwise
• Return to Shem creek
• Complete counter-clockwise buoy turn on right side of creek 
• Repeat Course
• Finish at the start (on right side of creek within 10 feet of judges platform)
  

Golden Nugget 5k - 3 Mile Course

• Race begins in Shem Creek in front of Red's Ice House (just past bridge)
• Go out of Shem Creek and pass red channel marker 16 on left
• Go counter-clockwise around red “BIC” buoy 
• Go counter-clockwise around next marker (red BIC buoy)  near south end of Crab Bank
• Return to Shem Creek and paddle to the finish line at Red's Ice House (on right side of creek within 10feet of judges platform)