UPDATE 10/29/20: Results are posted! Due to PaddleGuru constraints, they won't be entered into PaddleGuru, but are available at the NCAWPA website: https://www.ncawpa.org/minimental-small-boat-race.html

Thanks for playing everyon!

James

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Aloha! Welcome to the NCA Minimental Small Boat Race! This race is open to nearly all single and two-person canoes, kayaks, SUPs, and (this year only) paddle ergs. Due to the pandemic, Mini-mental will be a virtual race, with several changes to the race’s traditional structure. Highlights of this year’s race:

• Multiple race distances: this year, Minimental will consist of several race distances to provide options for paddlers of all crafts, skill levels, and fitness levels. If so motivated, racers may (and are encouraged!) to submit times in multiple race distances. See the “Course Map” tab for more information.
• Prizes for women paddlers: in the spirit of the mission of our club, the National Capital Area Women’s Paddling Association (NCAWPA), Minimental is proud to promote participation and competition among women paddlers. This year, we are trying out offering prizes to top women outrigger finishers: free entry to Minimental 2021. This prize will be provided to all women first place finishers in the women’s OC1 category as well as the women’s OC-2 and mixed OC-2 category (across all age groups).
• Guts and Glory Challenge: looking to finish your paddling season with a bang? We are offering an extra challenge for paddlers that enter all three race distances. See the “Course Map” tab for more information.
• Donations go to the Anacostia Riverkeeper: we're very excited to announce we'll be teaming up with the Anacostia Riverkeeper this year. The Riverkeeper is a valued member of the DC environmental community, helping to clean, monitor, and connect communities to the river -- local paddlers may have seen them in previous years providing free boat tours to the community. Instead of a registration fee, we are asking racers to donate to the Riverkeeper through their online donation portal. We’re suggesting a $20 baseline donation for your first race, and $5 for each additional race.
• Social media presence: Minimental now has a Facebook page and Instagram account, @ncaminimental. Our hashtag is #ncaminimental2020. Additional updates will be provided through social media. Help us spread the word!

Racers may submit times beginning Friday, October 16 through midnight on Sunday, October 25. Results will be updated on a rolling basis - check back during the submission window for updates!

>>> Submit times here <<<

Questions? Contact James Dunbar at dunbar.james.jd@gmail.com