2020 City Lights Race

Sunday, March 1, 2020 17:30 (GMT+8)

Event info
Sport: Paddling - kayak
Location: Shelley, Australia
Registrations: 80
Registration closes: Friday, February 28, 2020 23:59 (GMT+8)
Organized by: Ascot Kayak Club...Race Director...Chris Hollier
Event website: http://www.ascotkayakclub.asn.au
Event notes
WELCOME TO 2020 CITY LIGHTS Sunday 1st March 2020
ALL RACERS MUST REGISTER [BOTH/ALL TEAM MEMBERS]

SAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Half of this race happens after dark. The organisers will provide an emergency phone number and two safety boats
• Requirement: 360deg white light [glow sticks to be provided as back-up]
• Requirement: Phones [in waterproof bags obviously], Number slots, Enough boat buoyancy for capsize
• Strong Recommendation: PFDs, Scissors for fishing line

COURSE
• Start All competitors: Riverton Bridge Park.
• Four Check Points: see map (compulsory portage & light check at Narrows)
• Finish: Ascot Kayak Club


RACER NOTES
• Must race in pairs or team boats, no solo
• Relay option available (2 teams of 2) change at Narrows
• Car shuffle required between Riverton and Ascot

FEES
• $35.00 all entrants includes dinner & music at Ascot
• Supporters dinner ticket = $10
Note: For dinner only, enter "Dinner Only" in the boat selection section, insert "No Partner" in the partner section and, in the payment section, select as many Dinners as you want, up to 5. If you need more, register again.

CLASS RULES
• Categories: Open, Veteran (45+), Mixed, Relay Team
• Age applies on 3-3-19, Pair must both be in age category or enter in “Open”
• No Junior categories, if accepted they race as ‘Open’. Participants must be 16+ on 3.3.19
• Competitors under 18 must have parent permission. All juniors must wear PFD
• Must have competed in previous distance events (i.e. Avon, Marathons etc.)

RACE TIMETABLE
Riverton:
4.00 pm Registration Opens (Note: No race entries at registration – must enter online)
5.00 pm Race Briefing – All participants must be present
5.30 pm Race Starts – 5 min grid intervals, slower teams first

Ascot [at end]:
8:20 pm First paddlers due at finish line
8.00 pm Food available
9.30 pm Presentations and Prize Giving [will take place even if some racers not finished]

QUERIES
Race Director Chris Hollier at
akcsecretary@gmail.com
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