29/05/2019
Registration for The Outrigger Canoe Race 2019 is now live.
If clubs/ members could drop a line to [email protected] letting us know they are going to register that would be great. This way we can be sure we have the right t-shirt sizes and enough luau food;)
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The Outrigger Canoe Race 2019
*FREE Canoe Raffle for participants* *Tshirt* *Luau*
A not-to-be missed iconic outrigger canoe race to London's most famous landmark hosted by OCUK.
Take part in a one-of-a-kind outrigger canoe race to London's Palace of Westminster -- home to the Houses of Parliament and the mighty Big Ben.
The event starts Saturday afternoon and sees competitors racing from Putney Embankment to Westminster and back. After the race on Saturday competitors and spectators can enjoy a Hawaiian Luau and prize giving.
Tshirt and Luau is included in the race fee. **ALL competitors are directly entered into a raffle for an oZone OC1** Additional raffle tickets can be purchased on the day.
If you are a solo paddler and need a team please get in touch before paying your race fee ([email protected])
If you wish to rent an OC6 please get in touch
Race fees and luau tickets need to be paid for online by Wednesday June 12.
RACE FORMAT (subject to change)
SATURDAY JUNE 15
OC6. 18 km. Putney Embankment to Lambeth Bridge and back.
Registration opens at 9 am. Race fees and luau need to be paid online by Wednesday June 12.
Race Briefing: 9.45 am
Boat Blessing: 10 am
Race 1 Start: 10.30 am**Race times are subject to change**
Race 2 Start: 1 pm **Race times are subject to change**
Race 1 and 2 start lists will be determined after registration closes on June 12
Luau and prize giving and OC1 raffle: 4.30 - 9 pm
DIVISIONS
Women’s
Men’s
Mixed (3 men, 3 women)
Junior (19 and under)
RULES OVERVIEW
The following equipment is mandatory:
Each competitor is required to wear a lifejacket
Each OC6 is required to have:
a mobile phone or VHF radio
a spare paddle
two bailers
All competitors must be capable of self-rescue
Dangerous steering will not be tolerated, and competitors will be disqualified
Any crew jumping the start will accrue a 10-minute time penalty
At turn buoys:
all turns are ama side
if there any boats with any overlap, the outside boat must give right of way to the inside boat
By participating in the race competitors agree that:
they understand the inherent risks of participating in the sport of outrigger canoeing
are fit enough and capable of participating in an outrigger canoe race
they will not take any action which will cause harm to themselves or any other competitor or spectator
EVENT ENTRIES
If you are completing race entry for a team, you will need to know each person's email address, mailing address, date of birth, and mobile telephone number. Registration (waivers, etc.) will be signed by each team member on the day.
If you are racing you do not need to purchase a luau ticket as it is included in the race fee.
All competitors will need to have active GBOCA memberships. If your team members are not GBOCA members, please choose GBOCA non-member tickets which includes the cost of GBOCA day membership.
2019 Race Fees (same as 2018)
• GBOCA Member: £30
• GBOCA Non-Member: £35
• Luau Payment: £10
*FREE Canoe Raffle for participants* *Tshirt* *Luau*A not-to-be missed iconic outrigger canoe race to Lndon's most famous landmark hosted by OCUK.Take part in a one-of-a-kind outrigger canoe race to London's Palace of Westminster -- home to the Houses of Parliament and the mighty Big Ben.The event s...
