The first Race is on the 4th of October 2011. For TS Calendar select “TS Timekeepers and Race Calendar” from the Menu on the right.

Please read the following carefully. It contains Safety, Race and General information needed to time-keep and compete successfully this season. 

Safety

It is recommended that all paddlers should carry a PFD during club events. Juniors (under 15 years) are required to wear a PFD.

Competitors are to render aid to capsized paddlers.

The Paddler immediately behind a fallen paddler must stop and render assistance. All paddlers following from the assisting paddlers division must also stop. You must remain with the fallen paddler till he has completed his return to the race or until the safety boat can take over rendering assistance.  It is expected you can continue your divisional race. Allow time gaps in your restart to mirror when you stopped.This is especially important at each end of the season where daylight and cold water conditions can cause a paddler unexpected trouble.

Always try to swim to the closest bank, but avoid heavy weed sections. If you encounter weed remain horizontal and float across, never try to stand.

Always stay to the right hand side of the 8 knot bridge sign and all turns are completed in the anticlockwise direction to avoid collision with fellow paddlers and other river users.

A first aid kit will be available at the timekeepers desk.

Timekeepers will count all competitors on and off the water. If you retire you are to let the timekeepers know.

The Course

Division 1 thru 5 total course length is approx 7.8 klm  ( 2 laps)

Downstream turn is the green channel marker.

Upstream turn is a one can turn buoy situated halfway between the start line and the concrete storm water block.

Division 6  total course length is approx 4.0 klm  ( 4 laps)

Downstream turn is the bridge pylon , allowing 1 pylon gap

Upstream turn is a one can turn buoy situated halfway between the start line and the concrete storm water block.

 

Start Times (pm)

6.15   Pre race briefing  (if required)

6.30   Division 5

6.32   Division 4

6.34   Division 3

6.36   Division 2

6.38   Division 1

6.40   Division 6

Race Fee’s

Single season payment , $60.00 for the 23 race program ( a saving of $32.00)

Individual race payment $4.00

Prizes

Trophies will be awarded for:

Highest point score division 1 thru 5

Most improved Male and Female ( most number of PB points)

 

Certificates will be awarded for:

2nd and 3^rd place division 1 thru 5

Presidents Encouragement Award is awarded to the person the president believes has made the greatest achievement in their development in kayaking. This award is not limited to kayak racing and can be awarded to any WCC paddler