Portage Kayak and Waka Ama Race 2021

Saturday, May 15, 2021 09:00 (GMT+12) - Saturday, May 15, 2021 12:00 (GMT+12)

Event info
Sport: Paddling - kayak
Location: Picton, New Zealand
Registration closes: Wednesday, May 12, 2021 17:00 (GMT+12)
Organized by: Marlborough Triathlon & Multisport Club
Event website: https://marlboroughmultisport.wordpress.com/
Event notes
MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS PORTAGE KAYAK RACE
Saturday 15th MAY 2021

COURSE DESCRIPTION

LONG COURSE:
Leg 1: Kayak 10 km from Picton Foreshore to Torea Bay.
Leg 2: Portage 2km Torea Bay to Portage Bay (Portage Complex)
Leg 3: Kayak 7km Portage Bay to Te Mahia Bay,
Leg 4: Portage 3km Te Mahia Bay to Mistletoe Bay
Leg 5: Kayak 10km Mistletoe Bay to Picton Foreshore.

SHORT COURSE:
Leg 1: Kayak 10 km from Picton Foreshore to Torea Bay (and neutral return to Picton ie 20km total
paddling)

RACE DAY TIMETABLE
Race Start and Finish is on the Picton Foreshore
Registration: 7.45am - 8.00am
Briefing: 8:20am
Race Start - Staggered by Class: 9.00am – 9:20am
Prize Giving will follow the race finish (approx. 1:30pm) at Le Café.

RACE RULES:
• For safety reasons, all contestants must wear safety approved life jackets on all paddle
sections.
• Kayaks must contain 20 litre minimum buoyancy.
• All contestants must carry or wear a wind-proof jacket.
• Kayaks cannot be carried on trolley carts or any vehicle except for Recreation division where
trolleys may be used and/or share portage.
• Wash hanging is permitted.
• The Race Director reserves the right to combine classes if insufficient competitors in any class.

SAFETY:
• Paddlers must assist other competitors if requested or needed.
• Contestants must obey the directions of the race officials.
• There will be support boats on all paddle sections.
• It is each paddlers responsibility to ensure they paddle a kayak appropriate for their ability and
the sea and weather conditions on the day
• Spray decks and airbags are recommended.

PRIZES:
There will be spot prizes and place prizes.

CATEGORIES
Open Men Open Women Vet Men (40+) Vet Women (40+)
Skinny Boats / Fat Boats / Double Racing Kayak / Recreation (if using wheels)
Entry Fees:
Full Course $40.00 Per Person
10 km $30.00 Per Person
Late Entry: $10.00 on the day
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