Canoe/Kayak/Standup Paddleboard
Sponsored By
Sponsored By
Citizens National Bank
Commissioner
Commissioner
Jonathan Dickerson, 601-207-2288
queencitypaddle@gmail.com
Dates
Date
Saturday, April 30, 2022
9:00 AM Short and Long Course Race at the same time.
10:00 AM Sprint Course Start.
Registration for either Short or Long Course includes entry for the Sprint Course (only one shirt)
Site
Site
Bonita Lakes – Upper Lake – Boat Ramp
1 Bonita Reservoir Rd
Meridian, MS 39301
Deadline
Deadline
April 26, 2022 for online registration.
On-site registration is from 7 am to 8 am.
T-shirt size is NOT guaranteed for on-site entries.
Format/Rules
Events
Sprint Course – 1 mile
Short Course – 3 miles
Long Course – 6 miles (2 laps of the Short Course)
Watercraft Classifications
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
Divisions
Men’s Solo, Women’s Solo, Tandem (Mixed or Same Gender)
Age Groups: Juniors: Younger than 17 years of age on the day of the race.
Competing: Ages between 17-49 years old on the day of the race.
Masters; Ages 50-70 years old on the day of the race.
Grand Masters; Ages 70 plus on the day of the race.
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.
Other Information