RULES

 

Craft

1. Surfskis: No open cockpit kayaks. There is no length or weight restriction on the surf-skis; both NZ Life Saving Association regulation skis and South African Fenn-style skis are acceptable.

2. Vaa (OC1): No weight restriction. Craft must comply with NZ outrigger rules.

All craft will undergo a safety inspection prior to the race.

 

Saftey

:: All paddlers must carry or wear an approved life jacket or flotation device.

:: All paddlers must wear the high visibility race shirts provided by the race organisers.

:: In high winds paddlers should consider attaching themselves to their craft with a leash.

:: All paddlers must submit a resume of races entered, with distances and times where possible, to satisfy the organisers they are capable of completing the course in a reasonable time and in a range of sea conditions.

:: A minimum of 1 litre of fluid must be carried, attached to the paddler or the craft.

:: All paddlers must be competent swimmers.

:: There will be four support boats following the race.

 

Race Rules

1.     All surf-skis and outriggers must be have been safety scrutinized before a race number is applied to the craft,  at least one hour prior to race start. That is by 12.00pm on Day 1, and by 10.00am on Day 2.

2.     Race briefing will be 15 minutes prior to race start. That is 12.45pm on Day 1 and 10.45am on Day 2.

 

3.     Wash riding other competitors is permitted. Riding boat and yacht wash is prohibited. Obviously, it is not always possible to avoid every boat wash as they track across the harbour, but as a rule avoid all boat washes that other competitors are unlikely to be able to gain advantage from. This will generally be wash that is close to larger vessels.

4.     All motorised and sail powered craft have the right of way. Assume they are unable to see you.

5.     Any competitor or craft that appears incapable of completing the race at any stage may be withdrawn by the organisers, either prior to or during the race.

6.     The race is officially over at 4.00pm for Day 1 and 3.00pm for Day 2. All paddlers still to complete the race must allow themselves to be escorted back to the finish by the Safety Crew on the water. Any paddler who pulls up onto land must make themselves visible in order to be found by the Safety Crew.

 

Day 1

Race briefing: 12.45pm
Race start: 1.00pm
Race officially over at 4.00pm.

High tide: 11.27pm

 

Day 2

Race briefing: 10.45am
Race start: 11.00am
Race officially over at 3.00pm.

High tide: 12.20pm