Paddle & Portage

WHEN

Saturday, July 17, 2010

WHERE

Start: James Madison Park,Gorham St.

Finish: Olin Park, John Nolen Dr.

ENTRY FEES & DEADLINES

*On-site registration until 9:00 am available at: 614 E. Gorham St., Madison

SCHEDULE (Schedule subject to change, check this page for future updates.)

Check-in:
8:00 - 9:00 am

Start Time:
****Wave Start begins at 9:30 AM*** 

100 boats maximum per wave.  All boats start on the beach.  Breaks will be built into wave starts to allow for Vehicle Traffic Flow on the Portage Course.

Post Race:
Awards, music and food following the race.

Matt Wahl is back this year, enjoy the music.
Be sure to stay around for the fun!

COMPETITION

General Rules:

1.       Coast Guard approved life jackets must be worn in the manner in which they were designed by each person in the canoe at all times the canoe is in the water.

2.       No portage device may extend more than 2" beyond the gunnel or end cap of the canoe - no wheels (except Kayaks).

3.       Canoes must be carried across land.

4.       No more than 2 people per canoe allowed.

5.       Double-bladed paddles are allowed for kayakers only.

6.       U.S. Canoe Association rules do not apply.

7.       Paddle & Portage participants must obey safety and traffic directions of race officials and police throughout the race.

All racers must complete the race in 1 hour, 40 minutes to be counted in the official results.

Canoe rental available through Rutabaga. Call to reserve your boat at 608-223-9300 or at rutabaga.com.
(NOTE: In the past Rutabaga has sold out of canoes! Act fast to ensure yours before they are gone!)

Canoe rental available through Supreme Water Sports. Call to reserve your boat at 608-212-1568 or at supremewatersports.com.

Canoe rental available through Wingra Canoe & Sailing Center. Call to reserve your boat at 608-233-5332 or at wingraboats.com.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Wisconsin Sports Development Corporation 608-226-4780