RACE RULES AND RACE SAFETY

•  All competitors must be a member of Paddle NSW or a Life Saving Club.

• All competitors’ crafts must be self-buoyant. Canoes and kayaks must have fixed buoyancy front and back to keep craft afloat incase of capsize.

• All paddlers are to determine if the conditions are within their capabilities. If you are unsure, you must wear a 50S or above life jacket or not paddle.

• You must offer assistance if a paddler is in difficulty.

• A 50S or above life jacket must be worn if the paddler is under 14 years of age or is not a strong and confident swimmer. The race committee can also deems it nessesary for all paddlers to wear a 50S or above life jacket.

• All craft must have a clearly visible CSKC race number and finish between the black/white chequered buoys or a time will not be recorded.

• Please be aware there are other river users including powered craft which need to be avoided. Move to the right of oncoming craft to avoid collision.

• Follow all channel markers. Stay in the middle of the channel as there are submerged rocks and logs in the river. See course map for details. All turns are anti-clockwise unless advised otherwise. Pink buoys are for separating oncoming craft and turn buoys are yellow. Race briefing 30 minutes before race start.   

2024 Club Races Calendar

CSKC-Race-Calender-2024.csv