Aloha! Welcome to the NCA Minimental Small Boat Race! This race is hosted by NCA Outrigger and the National Capital Area Women's Paddling Association (NCAWPA). All small craft racers are welcome to participate: Outrigger canoes, surfskis, kayaks, SUPs, marathon canoes (conditions permitting), and one and two person rowing shells (conditions permitting).

On-site overnight boat storage prior to the race IS BACK! Out of town racers may store their boat in the covered boat bays at the Anacostia Boathouse overnight Saturday October 12th. Boat bays and site are locked at night for security. Boats cannot stay overnight after the race. Racers must bring their own boat stands. Boats must arrive between 4:30 pm and 7pm on Saturday, October 12th. 

Overview:

This is a flatwater small boat race on the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers in Washington, DC. Participants can race a 9.5 mile Long Course, a 4.25 mile Short Course, or both at no extra cost.  

• Long Course overview: Downstream the Anacostia River from the Pennsylvania Street Bridge, turn at Hain's Point towards Georgetown, loop around the 14th Street Bridge, and then head back to the start. Racers will be challenged by competing tides and currents in both rivers as well as possibly windy conditions out in the Potomac. Time cutoff: To ensure we stay on schedule, racers who do not pass Hain's Point (~3 miles) in 45 minutes will be turned around early (approximately 4mph average speed).  
• Short Course overview: Same start and finish as the Long Course, but racers will turn around the green channel marker #3 buoy near James Creek Marina. This is a great opportunity for participants new to small boat races. New: we are adding another turn buoy by Nats Stadium to better separate outbound / inbound traffic -- see Course Map tab. 

Participants will be served a luau lunch, included in your registration fee. 

Free registration for the first 10 women paddlers who have never raced Minimental before. To claim this, please enter coupon code "FIRSTMINI" at checkout.  

Prices and Deadlines:

Youth race for half price, first time women racers race for free (limit 15) (see registration page for coupon codes)