Paddlefest Races

2010 Results Posted

Race results from Paddlefest 2010 have been posted. Click here for results.

2010 Paddlefest Races

LOCATION: Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio

COURSE: Races start at Coney Island, on the Ohio River

TIME: First race starts at 7:30 am. Pro races begin Lemans style with racers starting on land and running with their canoes and kayaks into the Ohio. The Amateur Race contestants will begin by class in the Ohio.

REGISTER: Register online or download a Racer Registration Form and mail into address listed on form with payment before deadline.

FEE: Early registration until May 2 at midnight $30/person for Pro classes; $25.00 person Amateur classes: Prices increase May 3-June 18 by $5.00 and again on Friday, June 25 by $5.00 No day of event racer registration.

RULES: All racers must have a Coast Guard Approved PFD for each person in the craft during the entire race and this must be easily accessible; one whistle per craft. The race director may require that PFD's be worn during the entire race. All non-swimming competitors must wear a PFD during the entire race. All paddlers under 15 years of age must wear a PFD during the entire race.

All competitors who quit the race for any reason before the finish line must report to the race director at the finish line as soon as possible.

Paddles: Any number of single blade paddles of any material and size may be used in the canoe. A competitor may use only one paddle at a time. Any number of double bladed paddles may be used in kayak class or unlimited K1 class. Only hand powered craft are legal for the canoe and kayak races.

CLASSES: Professional (14 miles)

C-2 Men (3x27;no ICF C2 canoes)

C-2 Women (3x27; no ICF C2 canoes)

C-2 Mixed (3x27); no ICF C2 canoes)

Pro Unlimited: Men & Women;(K1 ICF Surf Ski)

Amateur (9 Miles)

C-1 Man (USCA C-1 rules)

C-1 Woman (USCA C-1 rules)

C-2 Cruiser Men (no 3x27; no ICF canoes)

C-2 Cruiser Women (no 3x27; no ICF canoes)

C-2 Cruiser Mixed (no 3x27; no ICF canoes)

C-2 Recreational Men (canoe length < 18')

C-2 Recreational Women (canoe length < 18')

C-2 Recreational Mixed (canoe length < 18')

K-2 ICF Open class

K-2 ICF Masters class

K-2 Open Sea Kayak class

k-2 Masters Sea Kayak class

Note: All nine mile Amateur races have a Masters class.

K1 Rec (9 Miles)

Man, Woman (Kayaks <14 feet in length)

K1 Sea Kayak (Kayaks <=18 feet in length)

(No ICF K1s or Downriver K1s)

Note: All nine mile K-1 Recreational races have a Masters class.

AWARDS: $1400 in total prize money for 2010. The award ceremony will take place at 11 am in front of the band tent at the Finish Line Festival at Yeatman's Cove.

For more information email: info@ohioriverway.org.

Paddlefest 14 Mile Pro Race presented by Kroger

Saturday, June 26
Register by May 2 - $30.00; by June 18 - $35.00 and on site on Friday, June 25 - $40.00 (No day of event racer registration)
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9 Mile Amateur Race presented by Mountain Khaki's

Saturday, June 26
Register by May 2 - $25; by June 18 - $30.00; and on site on Friday, June 25 - $35.00 (No day of event racer registration)
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