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$15,000 in prize money - $5,000 goes to the Mayor's Cup winner.
All divisions get cash
and prizes and most down to 8th place!
New for 2010
Mayor’s Cup New York City Kayak Championships will adopt the Sound Rowers
system for kayak classification. Kayaks are classified based on waterline length to width ratio.
Please look at the link below for your boat classification. You are responsible for making the correct
determination. We ask that when you register, you provide exact information about the manufacturer
and model of your boat. (I.E.: please don’t enter an “Epic Kayak”, rather, enter “Epic 16X Sport”, or
“Epic V10 Surf Ski”).
Unlike in past years, there are no kayak class distinctions based on paddle type. We encourage you
to choose all of your equipment (boat, paddle, pfd, etc.) based on your own skills and capabilities,
and with your main consideration towards personal safety and comfort.
All classification concerns must be addressed by July 14th, 2010. If there is a concern or
question after this date the determination is left to the sole discretion of the race organizer.
For more information on the Sound Rowers system,
click here.
For more information on measuring waterline length,
click here.
Elite Open Single Class:
The Elite Open class comprises mainly of nationally ranked and/or highly
competitive paddlers.
K1- boats with a L:W ratio greater than 10.99:1
Surfski - surfski with a L:W ratio greater than 10.99:1
OC1 - Outrigger canoes are based on number of paddlers in the boat.
Elite Open Tandems:
The Elite Open class comprises mainly of nationally ranked and/or highly
competitive paddlers.
OC2's - Outrigger canoes are based on number of paddlers in the boat.
K2's
Double Surf Ski's
Racers must show a track record of participation in at least 3 similar distance races with completion
and competitive times.
Sea Kayak Classes:
Participants for this class need to qualify through regional training centers OR meet race participation
guidelines.
Fast Touring - boats with a L:W ratio between 9.25:1 to 10.99:1
Touring - boats with a L:W ratio less than 9.25:1
Touring Tandems - Tandem Sea Kayaks
Race rules & policy
