In collaboration with NCOCA Golden State Outrigger is hosting the 3rd annual ALL V1 (rudderless) race. Each competitor will run a short course in Open Men and Open Women (race 1) 3 mile or Novice - men, women & Junior 19 & under (race 2) 2 mile.
All Open course Paddlers will then run a FINAL 6 mile course. Paddlers MUST participate in the 3 mile short course to progress to the FINAL. Please check in at registration if you OPT OUT of participating in the FINAL
Bring your V1, loan your V1 for the alternate heats or let us know you need to borrow! Paddlers must register and indicate they 'need to borrow to be assigned a canoe'. There may also be a need for more V1's and your ability to loan your V1 for another racer would be appreciated. Please indicate in the registration form that you are able to loan and we'll match you up!
- 8:45 a.m. Registration/check-in
- 9:20 a.m. Pre-race chat
- 9:45 a.m. RACE 1: Dash 'Round the Can - 3 miles Open MEN & WOMEN
- 10:30 a.m. RACE 2: Novice & Junior 2 mile Race Start
- 11:45 a.m. FINAL: ALL Open Paddlers 6 Mile Race 'Round the Can
FEES: $25 per paddler plus process fee of $1.25 = $26.25. All payments are online with your registration.
Registration must be pre-paid on line here and closes at 5 pm Friday prior to race day.
Pre-RACE Snacks, Coffee and Water Station will be available. Bring your own reusable Mugs/bottles!
SAFETY:
Saftey Boats will be avaialble for all heats and final.
Leash and PFD are Mandatory to participate
Must be able to remound your canoe in the event of HULI
LOCATION: Alvarez 9th Street Park, Benicia, CA Free on-site parking -- carpooling is always a good idea! Check the map for unloading and staging areas as marked (in the confirmation Email)
NCOCA Waivers are required - new waivers started February 1, 2025 (you only need to complete once to cover you for a full year!). If you need to complete yours, go to ncoca.com Members page or Click Here
- Pick up your Bib number at check-in on Race Day. Your bib will be used for the Heat AND Final, hang onto it til the end of the day!
SAFETY: LEASH & PFD are MANDATORY to participate!