BEFORE RACE DAY: Mandatory Virtual Captains' Meeting. (Registrants will receive an email with a Zoom invite and details.)
Sunday, July 9
6:30AM-7:30am- Check-in. All racers verify that they have already signed the electronic waiver and pick up their t-shirt (for those registered on or before June 15) and/or whistle. A few extra t-shirts will be available on a first-come/first-served basis.
Safety Inspection. (begins immediately after you check-in) Every paddler must show: a PFD of Type I, II, III, IV, or V, and in good repair (Mocke and Vaikobi PFDs are also acceptable); a pealess whistle; a leg leash if using a SUP; a paddle OR leg leash if using a surfski. Upon approval at inspection, the paddler will receive his/her number.
ALL RACERS MUST HAVE SUBMITTED TO, AND PASSED A SAFETY INSPECTION IN ORDER TO BE ADMITTED ON THE WATER:
8:30am: Boats called to the water and attendance taken.
9:00AM- Mass start or first wave (TBD).
11:00AM (APPROX)- food served at Huddy Park
11:00am-12:00pm: Demos and Sales (limited edition Toms River Race souvenirs and brand new Vaikobi stock)
11:15-11:30am: Final donations collected (cash, Venmo, or Zelle) to Jesse for his clinic
11:30am (approx): Jesse's Clinic begins in Huddy Park.
12:30pm (approx): Raffle and Conclusion in the park.
*NOTE: there will be no awards ceremony. Instead, racers can pick up any potential medal immediately after they finish, since results will be instantaneous.