Race Registration closes at Noon on
Friday, June 2. No walk-ins on Race Day.
Age Restrictions: Ages 5-12 may ride in a double boat with a parent. Ages 13-15 may be in
single boats only with parental/adult supervision during the Race. Ages 16-17
just need a waiver signed by a parent. For everyone under 18, a parent must be present to sign a waiver upon check-in. All boaters must be able to swim.
Rules
Safety comes first at Johnson's Beach, so we request adherence to the following rules:
Divisions
The respective race divisions are broken down
below. Our goal is to hold a fair race and you are responsible for
entering the right division for your boat – call or email us
if you have questions. “Pro" refers to ANY lightweight composite racing
surfskis, kayaks and canoes (fiberglass, Kevlar, carbon or prepreg) and these
craft are only allowed to compete in the Long Course. You may enter a plastic or wood kayak/canoe in the Long Course but you will be racing against faster boats. “Recreational”
refers to all other craft including sea kayaks, general kayaks and canoes that
are made of plastic or aluminum. Pro boats in the Short Course are NOT awarded prizes due to unfair advantage, so enter Long course if you want to win. Longer sea kayaks (more than 18 ft.) should
enter the Long Course. Prone paddleboards are welcome to enter, and will be placed in the SUP division.
Historically, most people enter the Short Course
hence there are more divisions. In the Long Course, if you are entering in a
double boat, canoes and kayaks will be racing against each other. Also, if you
enter the Long Course in a single kayak, you will be racing against pro paddlers
in surfskis.
4-Mile SHORT COURSE (Recreational craft only)
8-Mile LONG COURSE (Pro or recreational craft)
Note: If registration is low in the 8 mile Race,
divisions may be combined.