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.   

2025 CSKC Race Calendar (Club, Marathon, Sprint, Ocean, Surf, Other)