2026 Yarra Doubles Race, Strathcona's Tay Creggan campus, 30 Yarra Street, Hawthorn, VIC.
Check-in: 8:30 am to 9:00 am sharp. Briefing 9:15 am. Racing starts 10:00 am.
This is a designated "doubles" event. Singles craft are welcome. Each paddler must register separately.
The order of starting will be different from previous years to reduce the time paddlers spend waiting for their start:
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- Div 8 & 9 (10 km): commence launching 9:30 am, race starts at 10:00 am
- Div 7 & Canoes (10 km): commence launching 9:55 am, race starts at 10:15 am
- Div 1 - 4 (18 km): commence launching 10:15 am, race starts at 10:30 am
- Div 5 & 6 (10 km): commence launching 10:15 am, race starts at 10:32 am
- Div 10 & 11 (2 km): commence launching 10:20 am, race starts at 10:35 am
You may choose the distance you wish to paddle. However, please do not choose the longest distance unless you can paddle at greater than 11.5 km/hr over that distance. No portage.
Wearing of an approved Life Jacket / PFD (personal flotation device) is mandatory for this event.
Health
• Do not attend if you have symptoms, are unwell or have been instructed to isolate.
• Observe face covering, cough etiquette and personal hygiene measures.
N.B. Unfortunately due to an joint announcement by PA and AOCRA in April 2022 OC6, V6 and V3 craft are not permitted to attend this event.