Additional Information
Eligibility
Open to men and women at least 18 years of age. Paddlers must be qualified to paddle in the Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race. Prequalification: If you completed the 2009 Catalina Classic in under 9 hours your are qualified for the 2010 race (must meet entry deadlines). New paddlers must complete a designated qualifying race and finish in a specified time and/or place (see race website for more info).
Registration
Contestants must pre-register online on or before
August 4, 2010. RACE FEES are graduated as follows: up to July 1st - $100; up to July 15th $150; up to Aug 4th - $200. Mail-in entries are no longer accepted.
Course
Race starts at the West side of the main pier, Isthmus, Catalina and proceeds North to Manhattan Beach Pier (32 miles). All contestants must round the R10 Buoy off of Lunada Bay passing between the buoy and the shore.
Paddleboard Classes
Stock: 12’ or less, weighing 20 lbs. or more.
(Stock boards will be weighed and
measured at the start and finish.)
Unlimited: No length or weight restrictions.
Escort Requirements
Each contestant must provide his/her own escort boat to assist in navigation, nutrition, and first aid. All escort boats must be seaworthy and equipped
with a compass and a working VHF radio capable of
transmitting 25 watts. NO PERSONAL WATER CRAFT SHALL BE USED AS AN ESCORT.
Awards
Given to the first six finishers in each class. Names of the top two finishers in each class will be added to the Perpetual Trophy which bears the names and times of previous winners. Certificates will be awarded to all finishers.
Rules
All qualifying applicants will be provided a race packet containing race rules, course and race number.
