Post by Speedyak on Nov 4, 2012 17:43:40 GMT -5
Volunteer Race Series Rules
1. All racers must attend the mandatory race check-in and safety meeting
on Friday, April 26, 2013 Check-in is from 3-7pm, with the Safety Meeting
following from 7-8pm at Outdoor Knoxville Adventure Center, 900 Volunteer Landing Lane
Knoxville, TN 37915
865-525-2585
There will be a Pasta dinner at the Check in from 6-7 as well if you would like! Price will be $10 to $15 if you would like.
NOTE: Racer's that are racing in the 5 mile race are not required to be at this safety briefing. The 5 mile racers will have a 7:00 a.m. safety brief at the start location!
2. The Volunteer 80 will officially start at 8:00 AM Eastern time on
27 April 2013. The starting point is Governer Ned Mcherter / River Side Park, 1623 Riverside Drive, Knoxville, TN. All boats will start together.
3. The race will officially end at exactly at 1:00 p.m. of April 28, 2013, (29
hours) or when the last boat has reached the boat launch near the Chilhowee Dam (5908 calderwood HWY, Tallasse, TN 37878) 80 miles away, whichever comes earlier. A team’s participation in this event ends when they have reached the this boat launch before 1:00 p.m. of April 28, 2013, or when they notify race headquarters that they have withdrawn.
Teams still on the Tennessee or Little Tennessee River after 1:00 p.m. of April 28, 2013 are electing to continue independently of the race.
4. Each race craft must be propelled exclusively by paddle power (double
or single blade) while on the water. No rowing configuration is permitted.
No sail or kite is permitted.
5. All participants agree to appear in this Event related media coverage
free of charge.
6. For any “shortcut” to be legal, it must have a flow of river/lake water
through it. Overland portages are not allowed. Portages over exposed “land” for convenience are not permitted. Outside assistance is not permitted.
7. Outside assistance that provides intentional aid in the forward
progress of a canoe/kayak/SUP is not allowed. This includes towing, wake
riding, deflection of wind and “rafting up”. However, limited interaction
between the competitor race craft, as is the case in most canoe and kayak
marathon races, is acceptable. This will be restricted to only wake riding
and wind deflection. No towing of race craft is permitted.
8. Ground support is allowed for racers but is not mandatory. A ground
crew may assist with procurement of supplies, set up of tents and
preparation of meals. Ground crew may not, in any way, assist with
propulsion of the boat. They may only touch the boat when the boat is in
contact with the shore. Physical contact with support can only occur when
the boat is grounded. No contact on the water is allowed. No support
provided from a support boat is allowed.
9. Infractions of any rule during the Event will be grounds for time
penalties or disqualification to be reasonably and fairly determined by
the Judges Committee.
10. Deliberate littering of the river is illegal. Teams must keep their
trash in their canoes/kayaks/SUP and either transfer it to their support teams
or go ashore themselves to properly dispose waste.
11. All team members should understand there are serious risks involved in
this endeavor. The greatest risk, however, is from
the numerous large and small power craft that ply the river/lakes.
Constant vigilance, clear thinking, and quick reaction will be essential
at all times. Good judgment must dictate when it is time to rest. All team
members (racers and support personnel) will enter this race at their own
risk and will not hold this event’s organizers, judges, officials, and
sponsors liable for accidents to personnel or damage to any property.
12. Anyone paddling solo in this event must be at least 18 years of age on
April 27, 2013 or at least 16 years of age if part of a tandem team
accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. (Note that the parent or
legal guardian must sign the liability waiver for the 16 or 17 year old.)
13. All participants in this Event, including paddlers and other team
members must agree to the “Amateur Athletic Waiver and Release of
Liability”. This waiver is required by the United States Canoe Association
for participation in this event.
14. Multiple teams may not share paddlers. Teams may share ground support.
15. Teams must make formal contact with race officials at each designated
checkpoint. Formal contact is defined by boat or paddle contact with shore
at the checkpoint and signing of clipboard. It is not required that you
exit your boat. Checkpoints will be manned by volunteers and race staff
until the checkpoint deadline passes. If you are not going to make a
checkpoint by the proscribed deadline, you must make contact with a race
official by phone prior to that deadline. If you elect to end your race
you must make it a priority to contact race officials and let them know.
16. Each racer must wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved life preserver at all
times while on the water. A whistle and an emergency chemical night light
must also be attached to each life preserver at all times. A PFD must be
worn at all times while on the water. This is per the United States Coast
Guard as part of our race permit.
17. Boating at night is dangerous and the organizers of this event do not
require teams to do this. The decision to paddle at night is made solely
by each team. The following guidelines are provided to minimize the risk
of serious injury. Full navigation lights are required for night travel.
This is proscribed by Tennessess State boating law.
www.boat-ed.com/tennessee/handbook This would include
red/green lights on the bow and a white stern light. Paddlers should also
have an LED or chemical light affixed to PFD in case of emergency. A
white light (flashlight) for signaling should also be aboard.
18. Boating in the foggy conditions is dangerous and is neither required
nor recommended. Assistance from race officials may take hours,
especially in adverse conditions, and all racers need to be prepared to
self-rescue and hike out if needed.
Craft Requirements
19. There are no restrictions on the design of the canoe/kayak/SUP.
20. The original craft must be paddled from start to finish. Repairs may
be made to the craft during the race, but other alterations are not
permitted.
21. Any part of the craft (rudders, outriggers, etc.) which will be below
the water line during any portion of the race must be “on board” from
start to finish. A space must be available on each side of the canoe/kayak
close to the bow on which to affix the official race number. Each team may
choose their own 4 digit number upon entry on a first come, first served
basis. Race numbers are to be affixed by the racers themselves, prior to
the start of the race.
22. In formulating the rules that govern this event, every effort has been
made to foresee all situations and problems that may rise, however,
officials of the Volunteer 80 retain the right to change or amend
these rules at any time without liability or recourse from any party
regardless of the circumstances. Should such changes or amendments be
made, every effort will be made to notify all entrants.
1. All racers must attend the mandatory race check-in and safety meeting
on Friday, April 26, 2013 Check-in is from 3-7pm, with the Safety Meeting
following from 7-8pm at Outdoor Knoxville Adventure Center, 900 Volunteer Landing Lane
Knoxville, TN 37915
865-525-2585
There will be a Pasta dinner at the Check in from 6-7 as well if you would like! Price will be $10 to $15 if you would like.
NOTE: Racer's that are racing in the 5 mile race are not required to be at this safety briefing. The 5 mile racers will have a 7:00 a.m. safety brief at the start location!
2. The Volunteer 80 will officially start at 8:00 AM Eastern time on
27 April 2013. The starting point is Governer Ned Mcherter / River Side Park, 1623 Riverside Drive, Knoxville, TN. All boats will start together.
3. The race will officially end at exactly at 1:00 p.m. of April 28, 2013, (29
hours) or when the last boat has reached the boat launch near the Chilhowee Dam (5908 calderwood HWY, Tallasse, TN 37878) 80 miles away, whichever comes earlier. A team’s participation in this event ends when they have reached the this boat launch before 1:00 p.m. of April 28, 2013, or when they notify race headquarters that they have withdrawn.
Teams still on the Tennessee or Little Tennessee River after 1:00 p.m. of April 28, 2013 are electing to continue independently of the race.
4. Each race craft must be propelled exclusively by paddle power (double
or single blade) while on the water. No rowing configuration is permitted.
No sail or kite is permitted.
5. All participants agree to appear in this Event related media coverage
free of charge.
6. For any “shortcut” to be legal, it must have a flow of river/lake water
through it. Overland portages are not allowed. Portages over exposed “land” for convenience are not permitted. Outside assistance is not permitted.
7. Outside assistance that provides intentional aid in the forward
progress of a canoe/kayak/SUP is not allowed. This includes towing, wake
riding, deflection of wind and “rafting up”. However, limited interaction
between the competitor race craft, as is the case in most canoe and kayak
marathon races, is acceptable. This will be restricted to only wake riding
and wind deflection. No towing of race craft is permitted.
8. Ground support is allowed for racers but is not mandatory. A ground
crew may assist with procurement of supplies, set up of tents and
preparation of meals. Ground crew may not, in any way, assist with
propulsion of the boat. They may only touch the boat when the boat is in
contact with the shore. Physical contact with support can only occur when
the boat is grounded. No contact on the water is allowed. No support
provided from a support boat is allowed.
9. Infractions of any rule during the Event will be grounds for time
penalties or disqualification to be reasonably and fairly determined by
the Judges Committee.
10. Deliberate littering of the river is illegal. Teams must keep their
trash in their canoes/kayaks/SUP and either transfer it to their support teams
or go ashore themselves to properly dispose waste.
11. All team members should understand there are serious risks involved in
this endeavor. The greatest risk, however, is from
the numerous large and small power craft that ply the river/lakes.
Constant vigilance, clear thinking, and quick reaction will be essential
at all times. Good judgment must dictate when it is time to rest. All team
members (racers and support personnel) will enter this race at their own
risk and will not hold this event’s organizers, judges, officials, and
sponsors liable for accidents to personnel or damage to any property.
12. Anyone paddling solo in this event must be at least 18 years of age on
April 27, 2013 or at least 16 years of age if part of a tandem team
accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. (Note that the parent or
legal guardian must sign the liability waiver for the 16 or 17 year old.)
13. All participants in this Event, including paddlers and other team
members must agree to the “Amateur Athletic Waiver and Release of
Liability”. This waiver is required by the United States Canoe Association
for participation in this event.
14. Multiple teams may not share paddlers. Teams may share ground support.
15. Teams must make formal contact with race officials at each designated
checkpoint. Formal contact is defined by boat or paddle contact with shore
at the checkpoint and signing of clipboard. It is not required that you
exit your boat. Checkpoints will be manned by volunteers and race staff
until the checkpoint deadline passes. If you are not going to make a
checkpoint by the proscribed deadline, you must make contact with a race
official by phone prior to that deadline. If you elect to end your race
you must make it a priority to contact race officials and let them know.
16. Each racer must wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved life preserver at all
times while on the water. A whistle and an emergency chemical night light
must also be attached to each life preserver at all times. A PFD must be
worn at all times while on the water. This is per the United States Coast
Guard as part of our race permit.
17. Boating at night is dangerous and the organizers of this event do not
require teams to do this. The decision to paddle at night is made solely
by each team. The following guidelines are provided to minimize the risk
of serious injury. Full navigation lights are required for night travel.
This is proscribed by Tennessess State boating law.
www.boat-ed.com/tennessee/handbook This would include
red/green lights on the bow and a white stern light. Paddlers should also
have an LED or chemical light affixed to PFD in case of emergency. A
white light (flashlight) for signaling should also be aboard.
18. Boating in the foggy conditions is dangerous and is neither required
nor recommended. Assistance from race officials may take hours,
especially in adverse conditions, and all racers need to be prepared to
self-rescue and hike out if needed.
Craft Requirements
19. There are no restrictions on the design of the canoe/kayak/SUP.
20. The original craft must be paddled from start to finish. Repairs may
be made to the craft during the race, but other alterations are not
permitted.
21. Any part of the craft (rudders, outriggers, etc.) which will be below
the water line during any portion of the race must be “on board” from
start to finish. A space must be available on each side of the canoe/kayak
close to the bow on which to affix the official race number. Each team may
choose their own 4 digit number upon entry on a first come, first served
basis. Race numbers are to be affixed by the racers themselves, prior to
the start of the race.
22. In formulating the rules that govern this event, every effort has been
made to foresee all situations and problems that may rise, however,
officials of the Volunteer 80 retain the right to change or amend
these rules at any time without liability or recourse from any party
regardless of the circumstances. Should such changes or amendments be
made, every effort will be made to notify all entrants.