Ocean Racing

Participants

Male and female participate individually in the races.,

Playing Area

The courses may be held on any open water or open sea which can vary in length depending upon the type of the race that is going to be held. They may be of 10km to multi-day races over long distances. The races are organized in single and double surf skis, sea kayaks, and in single or six-person outriggers.,

General Rules

Start

The start line shall be marked clearly with the marks described to the competitors in the race instructions. The start line should be long enough to allow all competitors to line up alongside each other.

Multi-stage races

Where a race is divided into several stages, the starts of the second and subsequent stages shall be carried out individually, or in groups as set out by the organiser. If carried out individually the competitors will leave the stage start in the order of arrival from the previous stage, and at the same intervals of time. 

 

Turns

As described in the race instructions, the marks shall be rounded. 

 

Group Racing And Slipstreaming

While racing in a group, it is the duty of all the competitors in the group to keep clear of each other at all times. This rule applies to every maneuvering within the group and while slipstreaming. Inadvertent contact should be avoided between the crafts.

 

Collision Or Damage

It is the responsibility of every competitor to avoid the collision, whether they have a right of way or not all the necessary measures must be taken to avoid the same.

 

Check Points

Competitors are required to land ashore or pass through checkpoints for safety or other reasons, at points designated by the race organizers.

 

Finish

The finish line must be marked very prominently on both the sides. A competitor's run is complete when he crosses the finish line. He must not cross the finish line more than once at the risk of disqualification. In the team event, all three boats must cross the finish line within 10 seconds of each other. If the team does not pass the finish line within 10 seconds, they will be disqualified for that run.

 

Disqualification

If a paddler starts in a boat that does not comply with the rules, then, in that case, the competitor is disqualified from the race. Accepting the assistance outside the competition norms also amounts to disqualification.,

Officials

Race Director

The organizer of the contest. He is the decision maker of all the matters that are arise during the actual contest.

 

Technical Director

Looks after the preparation and smooth running of the competition.

 

Competition Secretary

He is responsible for recording the results and the preparation of the list of prize winners.

 

Starter(S)

He decides upon all the questions that are concerned upon the start of the race, and is solely responsible for the decisions as to a false start.

 

Aligner

His duty is to bring the boats to the starting line with the least possible delay

 

Course Umpire

He must look after that the rules and regulations are compiled with while a race is going on. If the rules are broken, the Umpire shall report the infraction to the Race Director, who, in turn, shall refer it to the Competition Committee.

 

Finishing Line Judge(S)

Decides the order in which the competitors have crossed the finishing line.

 

Timekeeper(S)

Records the time. 

 

Boat Scrutineer

His responsibility is to make sure that the boats, equipment, clothing and advertising adhere to the ICF Canoe Ocean Racing Rules, and shall mark them accordingly.,

Events

Men's Event

 

Women's Event

 

Junior Event