Paddle Race

Sponsored By

Citizens National Bank
 

Commissioner:

Jonathan Dickerson, 601-207-2288
queencitypaddle@gmail.com
 

Date:

Saturday, April 27, 2024
9:00 AM Short and Long Course Race at the same time.
10:00 AM Sprint Course Start. (sign up for this event the day of the race) 
Registration for either Short or Long Course includes entry for the Sprint Course (only one shirt)
 

Site:

Bonita Lakes - Upper Lake - Boat Ramp
1 Bonita Reservoir Rd
Meridian, MS 39301
 

Entry Fee:

$30 per person

CLICK HERE to Register with TIME2RUN

 

Deadline:

Thursday, April 25, 2024 for online registration.
On-site registration is from 8:30 am to 8:45 am
T-shirt size is NOT guaranteed for on-site entries.
 

Events:

Sprint Course – 1 mile (sign up for this event the day of the race)
Short Course - 3 miles
Long Course - 6 miles (2 laps of the Short Course)
 

Watercraft Classifications

SOLO
Sup Race 14'
Sup Race 12'-6
Sup Unlimited > 14'
Sup Rec < 12'6
Sup Inflatable
K1 Pedal
K1 Pool Toy ≤ 10' [KAYAK]
K1 Short 10'-1 - 12'-6 [KAYAK]
K1 Medium 12'-7 - 15'-6 (width ≥ 22") [KAYAK]
K1 Long 15'7 - 17'6 (width ≥ 21") [KAYAK]
K1 Fast ≥ 17'7 (width ≥ 19.6") [KAYAK]
K1 Race Unlimited (width ≤ 19.5") [KAYAK]
C1 Rec ≤ 17'-6 (width ≥ 16% of length) [CANOE]
C1 Race (any C1 not meeting rec specs)
 
TANDEM
Sup Tandem
K2 Pedal
K2 Rec Unlimited length (width ≥ 22.1") [KAYAK]
K2 Race Unlimited length (width ≤ 22") [KAYAK]
C2 Rec ≤ 17'6 (width ≥ 16@ of length) [CANOE]
C2 Race (any C2 not meeting rec specs) [CANOE]
*** ( If you do not know what class you are in, contact the Race Commissioner BEFORE race day for clarification on your watercraft )
 

Divisions:

Men’s Solo, Women’s Solo, Tandem (Mixed or Same Gender)
 
 

Format/Rules:

Each participant must have PFD on board at all times while on the water.  Participants under the age of 17 must wear a PFD in accordance with the PFD's instructions.   USCG approved Type V (inflatable) PFD is acceptable.  No alcohol will be allowed before and during the event. 
 

Awards:

Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals are awarded to the first three places in each class/category.