1997
TRIPLE CROWN
PADDLE CLASSIC  

The 1997 Triple Crown Paddle Classic is 3 great races on 2 great rivers! Paddle all 3 and compete for points to win the series in your class. Trophies for series winners awarded immediately after Race 3.

Canoe Race Links

• Competitors may be in any or all races.
• Competitors must compete in the same class with the same partner in all three races to accumulate points in the point series.
• A "DNF" (did not finish) is not a disqualification from the series, but is worth no points.
• Novice or advanced status will be determined at Race #1, and will remain unchanged through the series.
• Points for each race will be awarded as follows: 1st place 5 points, 2nd place 3 points, 3rd place 1 point.
• In the instance of a tie in the point series, the lower gross time will be awarded the win.
• An "advanced" team is one in which either paddler has placed in the top five in a race with five or more entrants in that class for the past three years.
• One (1) life jacket per person shall be worn or carried in each boat.
• Self-bailers and decking allowed.
• Minimum age to race is 14.
• Boats must remain on the race course.
• Only single-blade paddles may be used by canoeists.
• Double-bladed paddles may be used by kayakers.
• Any racer not finishing must report ASAP to race officials. Prevent unnecessary search and rescues!
• Contestants are duty-bound to help others in jeopardy.
• Any boat may be inspected prior to the race.
• Winners in each class will be determined by order of finish.
• United States Canoe Association rules will apply, with modification.
• Waiver must be signed at each race site.
• The committee reserves the right at all times to modify, change, and/or rescind the present rules and regulations.
• Races will be held rain or shine.
• A standard canoe is any non-racing type canoe not over 18 1/2' long and may be constructed of any material.
• A competition cruiser is a racing-type canoe of a maximum 18 1/2' length, with a 4" waterline width of not less than 14 3/8% of the length.