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                                                           East Coast Flatwater Canoe and
                                                                Kayak Races                                                                                                                                 Saturday, June 14, 2008
                                                                                              Edenton North Carolina
                    

     Race Participants: 

     One Racing Event for competitive racers who use USCA Type canoes and racing kayaks, and all other canoe
     and kayak types who want to be timed.  Race is approximately 8 miles long. 

     Eco-Paddle Participants:

     One Non-Racing Event for all types of canoes and kayaks that is not timed or competes for awards.  This is a
     guided leisure paddle that follows one leg of the official race course and is approximately 4 miles long. 

     General Rules

  • A life jacket (PFD) must be worn by each participant while on the water.  Racers will be disqualified
     for not wearing a PFD at any time during the race.
  • Kayaks and Canoes must remain on the race course at all times.
  • Only single blade paddles allowed for canoes if racing.
  • Any racer not finishing must report as soon as possible to officials.
  • Contestants are duty-bound to help others in jeopardy.

     Racing Age Groups and Divisions:  (See Registration Form for Specific Groupings)

                Youth 18 & under                                                Men 40 & over
                Men Open                                                             Women 40 & over
                Women Open                                                       Senior Men 55 & over
                Mixed Open                                                          Senior Women 55 & over 

     Awards:  Top three finishers will receive a gold, silver or bronze medallion.  No awards for Eco-Paddle
     participants.           .

     Course Description:  Scenic flat-water race on Pembroke Creek, Edenton Bay and Queen Anne Creek
     along Edenton’s waterfront.  Beautiful cypress, Spanish moss, heron, Osprey, Ducks, Geese, Turtles……. 

     Estimated Time to Complete Race:  Racing Division Participants:  1 hr.  to 1 hr./30 min.
                                                                                              
                                                                   Eco-Paddle Participants:  1 hr. to 2 hr. 

     Note:  If the wind and waves are bad on race day, we have an alternate protected course. 

     Registration:  Begins at the Edenton Waterfront on June 14 at 8:30 am 

     Race Starts:  June 14 at 10:00 am                      Eco-Paddle Starts:  10:15 am 

     Sanctioned by the NC Canoe and Racing Association and the US Canoe Association    

 

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      Permission and Waiver of Liability:

      Understanding this is a community event to experience and enjoy the natural resources
      of Edenton’s Waterfront;  I hereby agree to hold harmless the Organizers and their agencies
      from any liability related to loss, damage, or injury as a result of my participation.  I also 
      authorize the Organizers to seek and consent for emergency medical attention for me or 
      my child if necessary.

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Participant Signature                                                   Parent/Guardian Signature (if minor)

       Check Each Appropriate Box (es) 

    _____ East Coast Flatwater Canoe and Kayak Race 

    8 Mile Kayak Racing                                                                           8 Mile Racing Canoe
    _____ K1 Youth 18 & under                                                             _____ C1 Youth 18 & under
    _____ K1 Men Open                                                                          _____ C1 Men Open
    _____ K1 Women Open                                                                    _____ C2 Women Open      

    _____ K1 Men 40+                                                                             _____ C2 Youth 18 & under
    _____ K1 Women 40+                                                                        _____ C2 Men Open
    _____ K1 Senior Men 55+                                                                 _____ C2 Women Open
    _____ K1 Senior Women 55+                                                            _____ C2 Mixed Open
                                                                                                                    _____ C2 Men 40+
   Tandem Kayak                                                                                      _____ C2 Women 40+
   _____ Men Open                                                                                 _____ C2 Senior Men 55+
   _____ Women Open                                                                            _____ C2 Senior Women 55+ 

    Olympic Kayak                                                                                  Surf Ski                    

    _____ Men Open                                                                               _____ Men Open
    _____ Women Open                                                                         _____ Women Open                             

   _____ Eco-Paddle Participant

   _____ Demonstration Paddling led by Eastern 4-H

   _____ Paddle with the Periauger

   Registration Fees:    Race Division Participants - $20 each                      T-Shirt Size _____

                                          Eco-Paddle Participants     - $15 each                       T-Shirt Size _____

                                         Additional T-Shirt $15 _____ XXL _____$18

 

    Make checks payable to:    Chowan County TDA
                                                     PO Box 245                                  Food available for sale from
                                                     Edenton NC  27932                            10:00 am – 6 pm
                                                     Fax:  252-482-7093

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