Rules

Postcard Alley race rules

 

 

1. Equipment

 

 

 

    • Vessel Type: SUP or Kayak

 

 

    • Paddle:

       

        • SUP- Participant must use a single-blade paddle. 

       

       

        • Kayaks- Participant must use a single-blade paddle

       

       

 

 

    • Leash: For safety, participants may wear a leash but needs to be a quick release style.

 

 

 

2. Safety Requirements

 

 

 

    • Life Jacket (PFD):

       

        • Open Race- A personal flotation device (PFD) is required, either worn or attached to the board. 

       

       

        • Elite- Allow waist-belt PFDs.

       

       

 

 

 

3. Start and Finish

 

 

 

    • Starting Line: All participants must be behind the designated starting line. Any false start results in a penalty.

 

 

    • Le Mans Start (Kids Race): Paddlers begin on the beach and run to their boards, which are placed in the water or on the beach.

 

 

    • Finish Line: The race is complete when the participant crosses the finish line.

 

 

 

4. Course

 

 

 

    • Markers: (Elite Race)The course will be marked with buoys, flags, or other identifiable markers. Paddlers must follow the designated course.

 

 

    • Turns: Participants must turn around the designated buoys in a specified direction 

 

 

    • Course Cutting: Any participant caught intentionally cutting the course will be disqualified.

 

 

 

5. Sportsmanship

 

 

 

    • Conduct: All participants must behave in a respectful and sportsmanlike manner. Aggressive or dangerous paddling will result in penalties or disqualification.

 

 

    • Interference: Deliberately hindering or obstructing other paddlers is prohibited.

 

 

 

6. Assistance

 

 

 

    • Outside Help: Receiving outside assistance (e.g., from a boat or another paddler) during the race results in disqualification unless in an emergency.

 

 

    • Rescue: If a paddler requires help, they should signal by waving their paddle in the air.

 

 

 

8. Penalties

 

 

 

    • False Start: Restart will be enforced for false starts.

 

 

    • Course Violations: Missing buoys or cutting the course results in time penalties or disqualification.

 

 

    • Unsportsmanlike Behavior: Immediate disqualification for poor conduct, intentional interference, or ignoring safety rules.

 

 

 

9. Timekeeping and Results

 

 

 

    • Tiebreakers: In the event of a tie, the finish will be determined by photo or video review.

 

 

    • Protests: Any participant wishing to protest a result must do so in writing within 30 minutes of finishing the race.

 

 

 

10. Race Briefing

 

 

 

    • A pre-race briefing will be held to explain the course, safety protocols, and any updates to the rules.

 

 

 

11. Weather Conditions

 

 

 

    • In case of unsafe weather conditions, the race director may delay or cancel the event for safety reasons. Participants will be informed of any changes to the schedule.

 

 

 

Stand Up Showdown race rules

 

 

1. Equipment

 

 

 

    • Vessel Type: SUP or Kayak

 

 

    • Paddle:

       

        • SUP- Participant must use a single-blade paddle. 

       

       

        • Kayaks- Participant must use a single-blade paddle

       

       

 

 

    • Leash: SUP-  participants may wear a leash but needs to be a quick release style.

 

 

 

2. Safety Requirements

 

 

 

    • Life Jacket (PFD):

       

        • A personal flotation device (PFD) is required.

       

       

 

 

 

3. Start and Finish

 

 

 

    • Starting Line: All participants must be behind the designated starting line. Any false start results in a penalty.

 

 

    • Finish Line: The race is complete when the participant crosses the finish line.

 

 

 

4. Course

 

 

 

    • Markers: The course will be marked with buoys, flags, or other identifiable markers. Paddlers must follow the designated course.

 

 

    • Turns: Participants must turn around the designated buoys in a specified direction 

 

 

    • Course Cutting: Any participant caught intentionally cutting the course will be disqualified.

 

 

 

5. Sportsmanship

 

 

 

    • Conduct: All participants must behave in a respectful and sportsmanlike manner. Aggressive or dangerous paddling will result in penalties or disqualification.

 

 

    • Interference: Deliberately hindering or obstructing other paddlers is prohibited.

 

 

 

6. Assistance

 

 

 

    • Outside Help: Receiving outside assistance (e.g., from a boat or another paddler) during the race results in disqualification unless in an emergency.

 

 

    • Rescue: If a paddler requires help, they should signal by waving their paddle in the air.

 

 

 

8. Penalties

 

 

 

    • False Start: Restart will be enforced for false starts.

 

 

    • Course Violations: Missing buoys or cutting the course results in time penalties or disqualification.

 

 

    • Unsportsmanlike Behavior: Immediate disqualification for poor conduct, intentional interference, or ignoring safety rules.

 

 

 

9. Timekeeping and Results

 

 

 

    • Tiebreakers: In the event of a tie, the finish will be determined by photo or video review.

 

 

    • Protests: Any participant wishing to protest a result must do so in writing within 30 minutes of finishing the race.

 

 

 

10. Race Briefing

 

 

 

    • A pre-race briefing will be held to explain the course, safety protocols, and any updates to the rules.

 

 

 

11. Weather Conditions

 

 

 

  • In case of unsafe weather conditions, the race director may delay or cancel the event for safety reasons. Participants will be informed of any changes to the schedule.

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