1. Kayaks shall be propelled solely by means of double-ended paddles
2. All craft must have forward and aft buoyancy to maintain a neutral level if capsized
3. All paddlers must be able to swim
4. All entrants must wear a USCG approved personal flotation device in good order with a whistle at all times
5. Use of alcohol is prohibited for this event
6. Registration will begin at 10:00 am and close at 11:15 am.
7. After registration proceed to your staging area. Start time for first division is 11:30, with 10 min. intervals between divisions
8. If for any reason you can’t finish the race, you must notify a member of the race staff immediately. Safety Marshalls in the form of motorboats and jet skis will be along the course to assist in case of emergency.
9. Times posted will be official. Professional timing by RaceWire this year.
10. Navigation rules apply during the race. Be considerate of your fellow paddlers at all times. Be aware of other boats on the water
11. Race number shall be displayed on front. You may keep your number after the race, but must return the pinnie to receive your tee shirt
12. This event is rain or shine, unless the Harbormaster cancels for safety reasons.
13. Parking is free for the event. Volunteers will be available to direct you to loading, unloading and parking areas.
Yankee Homecoming reserves the right at any time to: refuse to register any individual or boat; expel or disqualify any individual or boat for lack of required safety equipment, unsafe operation, disregard for race rules or unsportsmanlike behavior.
Sub Event
Cost
Distance
$25.00
4.6mi
$15.00
4.6mi
$25.00
4.6mi
$15.00
4.6mi
$25.00
4.6mi
$25.00
4.6mi
$25.00
4.6mi
All participants must fill out the registration form to be eligible to race. Consideration of this entry being accepted for myself, my heirs, executor, administrators, waive and release any and all rights and claims for personal damage against Said Sponsors and all parties of said race. Parent or legal guardian must sign for any participant under 18 years of age. Parent or legal guardian must accompany any participant under 12 years of age. SecureFee™ Registration Cancellation Insurance is offered in most states. If purchased, your registration may be covered for one of the covered reasons stated in the policy.
