Kayak Krazy 10km Winter series Race #5- Karapiro

The Kayak Krazy 10km Winter series is made up club-run paddling races around New Zealand to keep all paddlers active and connected over the winter months. 

Race #5 of the 2023 series will be held at Lake Karapiro in Cambridge on Sunday 27th August, proudly hosted by the Karapiro Kayak Racing Club. 

Open to K1, multicraft boats (skis, multisport boats, recreational craft), and K2/Doubleskis.

Age groups/distances/categories will be:

• • 12&Under – 2.5km                                      Entry Fee $10
  • 14&U, 16&U,  – 5km                                   Entry Fee $10
  • 18&U, Open, Masters – 10km                     Entry Fee $20
  • K2/Double Skis– 10km                                Entry Fee $20

Please note; K2/doubleskis are not included in the series.
Masters age groups will be broken up, depending on sufficient numbers in each category.

Race Day Schedule:

9am- Registration in Community room at CRNZ HP Centre, Lake Karapiro
10am – Race Briefing 

10.30am- Race starts
Prizegiving will be held as soon as possible following race (approx 12pm)

Important Notes to competitors:

• • Lifejackets must be worn by all paddlers, no exceptions.
  • The Lake is not closed, so keep an eye out for other water users at all times.
  • Due to the recent discovery of the Freshwater Gold Clam in Waikato waterways, please  CHECK, CLEAN & DRY your craft and equipment before and after paddling at Lake Karapiro or other Waikato rivers. We appreciate your cooperation to avoid further spreading of this invasive species.  For more info visit https://www.facebook.com/WaikatoRegion

Further race details here: https://www.canoeracing.org.nz/events/kayak-krazy-10k-series-karapiro/

Kayak Krazy 10km Series info- https://www.paddler.nz/kayakkrazy