21km -Iron Race
Crews
No replacement of original paddlers is permitted once racing has commenced.
Click here to view age division information
In addition all paddlers must be able to do the following
Awards
First place will be eligible for prize money, provided there is a minimum of 5 crews in that division.
Medals will be presented to all 1st, 2nd & 3rd places provided there is a minimum of 3 crews in that division.
Canoes
All Canoes (including rigging, iako, ama, hull shape) must meet current NKOA requirements.
Canoe numbers will be issued at registration and must be prominent and readable on the bow of canoes.
Spray Skirts on the canoe is mandatory. NKOA standard towropes (12mm rope 20/25metres in length) must be fixed to front iako.
Each team must be proficient in the procedure of rigging and towing their canoe.
The Takapuna Beach Cup Race Committee shall have the final decision on approving or disapproving any equipment or canoe.
Start Procedure
Iron race canoes will line up on the waters edge or between designated buoys, dependent on weather conditions. Steerers will stand beside their Canoe until the Race start Flag & Horn if it's a beach start, otherwise it will be a normal deep water start.
5 minute warning of start will be announced and a Red Flag will indicate approximately 1 minute before start. Green Flag indicates racing can commence. The flag times are a maximum and may be reduced at the Race Director’s discretion. Start will be upon raising of the Green Flag and blast of horn.
Any crew over the line or steerer not standing beside their Canoe when the race commences may be disqualified or subject to time penalty at the Race Director’s discretion.
*The start procedure may be modified on the day by the Race Director
The Course
21km
Course will be determined dependent on weather, three possible course options will be published at the end of 2019. The finish line will be either a dry finish on Takapuna Beach of which 1 Crew Member must cross the finish line or parallel to the beach this will be determined at briefing. Any crew not following the designated course may be disqualified or subject to a time penalty at the Race Director’s discretion.
- Men’s crew - 6 Male paddlers only.
- Women’s crew - 6 Female paddlers only.
- Mixed crews – 6 Paddlers with a maximum of 3 Male paddlers.
No replacement of original paddlers is permitted once racing has commenced.
Click here to view age division information
In addition all paddlers must be able to do the following
- Be able to swim unaided for minimum of 50 metres
- Be fit enough and competent enough to compete and finish the race
- Be competent in righting and bailing an overturned or swamped craft
- Have sufficient nutritional liquids for the duration of the race
- Wear a lifejacket at all times during the race if required
Awards
First place will be eligible for prize money, provided there is a minimum of 5 crews in that division.
Medals will be presented to all 1st, 2nd & 3rd places provided there is a minimum of 3 crews in that division.
Canoes
All Canoes (including rigging, iako, ama, hull shape) must meet current NKOA requirements.
Canoe numbers will be issued at registration and must be prominent and readable on the bow of canoes.
Spray Skirts on the canoe is mandatory. NKOA standard towropes (12mm rope 20/25metres in length) must be fixed to front iako.
Each team must be proficient in the procedure of rigging and towing their canoe.
- Required Items to be on board your canoe.
- 1x Canoe number displayed on the bow
- 1x Spray Skirt
- 1x MSA Approved Flare
- 6x MSA Approved Life Jackets
- 2x Spare Paddles
- 2x Spare lashings
- 1x Towrope
- 2x Bailers
The Takapuna Beach Cup Race Committee shall have the final decision on approving or disapproving any equipment or canoe.
Start Procedure
Iron race canoes will line up on the waters edge or between designated buoys, dependent on weather conditions. Steerers will stand beside their Canoe until the Race start Flag & Horn if it's a beach start, otherwise it will be a normal deep water start.
5 minute warning of start will be announced and a Red Flag will indicate approximately 1 minute before start. Green Flag indicates racing can commence. The flag times are a maximum and may be reduced at the Race Director’s discretion. Start will be upon raising of the Green Flag and blast of horn.
Any crew over the line or steerer not standing beside their Canoe when the race commences may be disqualified or subject to time penalty at the Race Director’s discretion.
*The start procedure may be modified on the day by the Race Director
The Course
21km
Course will be determined dependent on weather, three possible course options will be published at the end of 2019. The finish line will be either a dry finish on Takapuna Beach of which 1 Crew Member must cross the finish line or parallel to the beach this will be determined at briefing. Any crew not following the designated course may be disqualified or subject to a time penalty at the Race Director’s discretion.