24km OC1/OC2 Relay Races
Crews
No replacement of original paddlers is permitted once racing has commenced
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 teams in that division.
Medals will be presented to all 1st, 2nd & 3rd places provided there is a minimum of 3 teams 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.
The Takapuna Beach Cup Race Committee shall have the final decision on approving or disapproving any equipment or canoe.
Start Procedure
Canoes will line up on the waters edge or between designated buoys, dependent on weather conditions. Paddlers 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 paddler not standing beside their Canoe when the race commences may be disqualified or subject to time penalty at the Race Director’s discretion.
The Course
The course is a triangular 4km Circuit set off Takapuna Beach and will be set dependant on the conditions prevailing on the day. Each crew will be required to complete 6 Laps. All teams will start at the same time and will line up between the designated start line Buoys.
The finish line will be a dry finish on Takapuna Beach of which 1 Crew Member must cross the marked line. Any team not following the designated course may be disqualified or subject to a time penalty at the Race Director’s discretion.
Change Over/Transition
Changeovers will be at the waters edge with the incoming paddler tagging the outgoing paddler who will run thru a designated area which will electronically record the team’s number and lap time. For the OC2 relay teams it is only necessary for one of the incoming paddlers to tag only one of the outgoing paddlers.
- Men’s team - OC1 2 Male paddlers only; OC2 4 Male paddlers only.
- Women’s crew - OC1 2 Female paddlers only; OC2 4 Female paddlers only.
- Mixed crews – OC1 1 Male & 1 Female paddler; OC2 2 Male & 2 Female paddlers only.
No replacement of original paddlers is permitted once racing has commenced
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
Awards
First place will be eligible for prize money, provided there is a minimum of 5 teams in that division.
Medals will be presented to all 1st, 2nd & 3rd places provided there is a minimum of 3 teams 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 (to be worn at all times)
- 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
Canoes will line up on the waters edge or between designated buoys, dependent on weather conditions. Paddlers 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 paddler not standing beside their Canoe when the race commences may be disqualified or subject to time penalty at the Race Director’s discretion.
The Course
The course is a triangular 4km Circuit set off Takapuna Beach and will be set dependant on the conditions prevailing on the day. Each crew will be required to complete 6 Laps. All teams will start at the same time and will line up between the designated start line Buoys.
The finish line will be a dry finish on Takapuna Beach of which 1 Crew Member must cross the marked line. Any team not following the designated course may be disqualified or subject to a time penalty at the Race Director’s discretion.
Change Over/Transition
Changeovers will be at the waters edge with the incoming paddler tagging the outgoing paddler who will run thru a designated area which will electronically record the team’s number and lap time. For the OC2 relay teams it is only necessary for one of the incoming paddlers to tag only one of the outgoing paddlers.