Courses
The Double Down is considered the Elite Race and is for the cash purse. There are no age categories in the Double Down, just Men’s and Women’s classes. The Men are restricted to a board length maximum of 14′ and Women a maximum board length of 12'6 and fixed fin in both genders.
The Downwind Double Down is for elite level athletes and those competitors that are in strong physical condition and are experienced enough to paddle back-to-back 8 mile downwind, upriver runs in rough water, potential winds of 30+ mph, and large swells. A typical Viento Run this time of the summer, in good wind, is taking most strong paddlers 1:10 to 1:20. If this is not you, we advise you enter the Open Class Downwind Race, rather than the Double Down.
Because the parking lot at Viento State Park — the start for the Downwind Races — has limited parking, we strongly suggest carpooling boards to the start for the Downwind Races. There will be an opportunity for competitors to arrange shuttling immediately after the Skipper’s Meeting on the morning of the race.
Leashes are mandatory for all competitors in the downwind race. PFD's are required by law for all racers at all times in all races.
COURSE RACE – ELITE and OPEN CLASSES
The course race will be held at the Waterfront Park providing a great chance for spectators to see the world’s top athletes, friends or family compete in a multi-lap course race. Competitors will make several laps around an approximately one mile course, all visible from the Waterfront Park. The Elite class will complete four laps, the Open class will complete four laps and the Grom class will complete one lap. The prevailing wind is from the west making this course challenging for the competitors and exciting for the spectators. The finish will be on the beach inside the Waterfront Park.
The Elite Course Race is open to all athletes who want to compete at the highest level and for the cash purse. The Men’s Class shall be restricted to a maximum board length of 14′ and a fixed fin. The Women’s Class shall be restricted to a maximum board length of 12'6 and a fixed fin. Competitors may use different boards for their Downwind Race (including the Double Down) and their Course Race.
PFD's are mandatory for all compeitors at all times in all races.
PFD's & LEASHES are mandatory for all competitors entered in the Downwind race.
Course Charts
The Double Down is considered the Elite Race and is for the cash purse. There are no age categories in the Double Down, just Men’s and Women’s classes. The Men are restricted to a board length maximum of 14′ and Women a maximum board length of 12'6 and fixed fin in both genders.
The Downwind Double Down is for elite level athletes and those competitors that are in strong physical condition and are experienced enough to paddle back-to-back 8 mile downwind, upriver runs in rough water, potential winds of 30+ mph, and large swells. A typical Viento Run this time of the summer, in good wind, is taking most strong paddlers 1:10 to 1:20. If this is not you, we advise you enter the Open Class Downwind Race, rather than the Double Down.
Because the parking lot at Viento State Park — the start for the Downwind Races — has limited parking, we strongly suggest carpooling boards to the start for the Downwind Races. There will be an opportunity for competitors to arrange shuttling immediately after the Skipper’s Meeting on the morning of the race.
Leashes are mandatory for all competitors in the downwind race. PFD's are required by law for all racers at all times in all races.
COURSE RACE – ELITE and OPEN CLASSES
The course race will be held at the Waterfront Park providing a great chance for spectators to see the world’s top athletes, friends or family compete in a multi-lap course race. Competitors will make several laps around an approximately one mile course, all visible from the Waterfront Park. The Elite class will complete four laps, the Open class will complete four laps and the Grom class will complete one lap. The prevailing wind is from the west making this course challenging for the competitors and exciting for the spectators. The finish will be on the beach inside the Waterfront Park.
The Elite Course Race is open to all athletes who want to compete at the highest level and for the cash purse. The Men’s Class shall be restricted to a maximum board length of 14′ and a fixed fin. The Women’s Class shall be restricted to a maximum board length of 12'6 and a fixed fin. Competitors may use different boards for their Downwind Race (including the Double Down) and their Course Race.
PFD's are mandatory for all compeitors at all times in all races.
PFD's & LEASHES are mandatory for all competitors entered in the Downwind race.
Course Charts
Downwinder Course Chart. Click to enlarge.
On the downwind race, competitors must stay to the north side of the 1st turning mark, on the south side of buoy 32, on north side of Wells Island, and then leave the final mark in front of the Waterfront Park on their right shoulder and proceed to the finish line on the beach.
Waterfront Park
Downwinder Course Chart. Click to enlarge.
On the downwind race, competitors must stay to the north side of the 1st turning mark, on the south side of buoy 32, on north side of Wells Island, and then leave the final mark in front of the Waterfront Park on their right shoulder and proceed to the finish line on the beach.
Waterfront Park