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CANOE
MARATHON
DIARY
2015
Version 2.0
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Table of Contents
What is Marathon ............................................................................................................................................................... 3
Introduction to Marathon Paddling 3
Victorian Canoe Races 4
Canoe Victoria Marathon Technical Committee ................................................................................................................. 5
Canoeing Victoria ................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Australian Canoeing ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
Canoe Victoria Marathon Winter Series Results 2014 ........................................................................................................ 6
Canoe Marathon Race Calendar for 2015 ........................................................................................................................... 8
What is changing in 2015? 9
Entry Fees for Winter Series 2015 10
Yarrawonga Paddle Fest 11
YMACC Murray River Classic 12
Saltwater Canoe Classic 13
Frank Harrison Memorial Race 14
Victorian Canoe Marathon Championships 15
Victorian Championships Class Distances 16
Victorian Schools Championships- Marathon & Sprint 17
National Canoe Marathon Championships 18
Winter Series Race 2- Warrnambool – Singles 23
Winter Series Race 3- Fairfield – Team 24
Winter Series Race 4 – Geelong – Singles 25
Winter Series Race 5 - Nagambie – Doubles 26
Winter Series Race 6 - Footscray - Singles 27
Bendigo Cup – Marathon & Sprint 28
Echuca Mini Marathon 29
Murray Marathon Dress Rehearsal 30
YMCA Murray Marathon 25th
– 29th
November 31
Ben Ward Memorial 40 Miler 32
Other Marathon Races ...................................................................................................................................................... 33
Riverland Paddling Marathon 6th – 8th June South Australia 33
Avon Descent 1st
& 2nd
August Western Australia 33
2015 ICF Canoe Marathon World Cup Brandenburg 1st
– 2nd
August 33
2015 ICF Canoe Marathon Masters World Cup Gyor 9th
– 10th
September 34
2015 ICF Canoe Marathon World Championship Gyor 11th
– 13th
September 34
Hawkesbury Canoe Classic – 24 & 25 October 34
Paddle NSW 2015 Marathon event schedule 35
Links to Winter Series Race Forms .................................................................................................................................... 36
Marathon Winter Series – Where to find Online Entry link 36
Marathon Winter Series Entry Form 36
Medical / Emergency Information Form 36
Event Entry for Non-Members and U18 Declaration Form 36
Canoeing Victoria Marathon Points System ...................................................................................................................... 37
Canoeing Victoria Marathon Rules and Regulations ......................................................................................................... 39
Systems used for Marathon Racing competitions: Divisional, Class & Sub-junior ............................................................ 41
Divisional System 41
Class System 42
Sub-junior 42
Other Links ........................................................................................................................................................................ 43
Club Points System 43
Craft Specifications 43
Advance notice for the early 2016 races ........................................................................................................................... 44
Saltwater Canoe Classic 44
Cover Photo:
Kate Leverett competing at the 2014 ICF World Championships
Photo Courtesy of the Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation
Amendments
Amendments from version 1.0 are highlighted where possible
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What is Marathon
Introduction to Marathon Paddling
Marathon canoe racing is all about tactics and endurance. Marathon races can be conducted over
distances varying from a few kilometres through to many hundreds of kilometres. Canoe Victoria and
its affiliated clubs conduct marathon races throughout the year and throughout the state.
The lower age limit of the discipline is 10 years but there is no upper age limit and many paddlers who are
60+ still enjoy competing. While some races are organised such that every competitor races over the same
distance, most races have a range of classes racing over a range of distances. Many races have a full
distance of around 24 to 32km for open age-group competitors while juniors and veterans will race
reduced distances depending on their age group. Other races are organised such that paddlers are grouped
with those of similar ability and race over distances suitable for that level of ability.
In marathon races conducted as a point-to-point race over a long section of river, competitors sometimes
have to carry, or portage, their canoe around an impassable obstacle such as a waterfall, lock or weir. At
higher levels of the sport, portaging is often included as a feature, even though the race is likely to be
conducted as a series of laps on a short section or river or lake. A 100 to 200m section of the shore
adjacent to the course will be designated as a portage area and competitors will be required to come
ashore and carry their canoe for the length of the portage course. Competitive portaging requires
considerable skill and greatly enhances the excitement of the race.
Ed Lovick at Vic Champs 2014 Photo courtesy of: Malcolm Scott
Wide ranges of craft are accepted at most marathon races. Paddlers at the top level of the sport race single
and double kayaks similar to those used in flat-water sprint racing. Racing classes are usually also available
for touring kayaks and touring canoes. Other races allow a very wide range of paddle craft such as sea
kayaks, recreational canoes and kayaks, ocean skis, stand up paddleboards, surf skis and outrigger canoes.
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Victorian Canoe Races
Races are held on sheltered waterways free of rapids or large waves. Rivers, lakes and coastal estuaries are
typical locations. Races can be point-to-point downriver, or laps conducted on a section of river or lake.
Venues can be as far west as Warrnambool, as far East as Bairnsdale and at a variety of locations along the
Murray River. There is at least one marathon race held in every month of the year.
The Grand Prix Summer Series consists of 5 races over the months of January to March, leading to Victorian
Marathon Team selection from the winners at the State Championship.
The selected team compete for Victoria at the Australian Championships held in April. The winners of this
event can then go on to represent Australia at the World Cup in August and World Championships in
September.
The Winter Series consists of 6 races over the months of May to August. A divisional system applies so that
paddlers of any ability, in any craft, can race against other paddlers of a similar ability. Three races are
designated as singles events and three as doubles, but either type can be paddled at any event.
The Murray Marathon is considered by many to be the ultimate challenge for this discipline of the sport.
Conducted on the Murray River starting at Yarrawonga over 5 days and is now being held in November. It’s
one of the longest canoe races in the world. The event is run as a fundraiser by the YMCA. In October and
November, a number of races are run as lead-up events to the Murray Marathon, with race distances of up
to 70km. Paddlers concerned with the demands of a full distance entry in these ultra-marathon events can
enter as part of a relay team.
For more about the 2015 Murray
Marathon go to
http://www.murraymarathon.ymca.org.
au/.
Please note also that the YMCA are
seeking pre-registration for the 2015
event with a deposit by 1st March 2015.
They want 200 paddlers signed up prior to
the 1st March to ensure the 2015 event is
conducted.
V2.0 Flyer Updated
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Canoe Victoria Marathon Technical Committee
Chairman Joe Alia [email protected] 0418 920 401
Vice Chairman Graeme Bowes 0427 193 720
Treasurer John Young [email protected] 0417 444 350
Secretary Alan Opie [email protected] 0409 021 852
Find latest list here http://vic.canoe.org.au/paddlesports/marathon/
Canoeing Victoria
The Victorian Canoe Association Inc., (Canoeing Victoria) formed in 1930 and was incorporated in 1984. It is
the State body responsible for the management, co-ordination, development and promotion of canoeing in
Victoria. It represents the interests of its members, the public and the national body (Australian Canoeing).
Canoeing Victoria is committed to the provision of the highest standard of competition, safety, coaching,
instruction, education and the creation of opportunities for participation.
Canoeing Victoria consists of seven committees responsible for the disciplines of Marathon, Canoe Polo,
Slalom, Wildwater, Sprint Racing, Touring and Education.
Each committee is responsible for putting practical effect to its objective of optimising community
participation in each aspect of the activity.
Canoeing Victoria Board of Directors
Interested Directors:
Gary Flanigan (President),
Tom Hirrschoff (Chair)
Richard Lawrence, Connie Todaro, Steve Chamberlain-Ward, John McMorrow
Independent Directors
Lawrie Chenoweth, Tony Coventry
Executive Officer
Andrea Boothroyd
Find latest list of directors here http://vic.canoe.org.au/about-us/board/ Canoe Victoria Contact Details: Phone: [03] 8846 4120 Email: [email protected]
Australian Canoeing
Australian Canoeing (AC) is the National Organisation responsible for the management, coordination,
development and promotion of paddle sports in Australia.
Refer to www.canoe.org.au for information on Australian Canoeing.
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Canoe Victoria Marathon Winter Series Results 2014
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Canoe Marathon Race Calendar for 2015 Watch for updates on the Marathon page at http://vic.canoe.org.au/paddlesports/marathon/
Select Calendar
Date Event Venue Organizer
17 Jan-15
18 Jan-15
Yarrawonga Paddle Fest (Sat 4pm)
Summer Race 1: Murray River Classic (Sun)
Yarrawonga YMACC
Grand
Prix
Summer
Series
01 Feb-15 Summer Race 2: Saltwater Classic Footscray FACC
21 Feb-15 Summer Race 3: Frank Harrison Memorial Albury MMCC
22 Feb-15 Summer Race 4: Frank Harrison Memorial Albury MMCC
07/08 Mar-15 Victorian Marathon Championships Geelong CV/GCC
21 Mar-15
22 Mar-15
Vic Schools Sprint Championships (TBC)
Vic Schools Marathon Championships
Essendon CV/ECC
03/04/05 Apr-
15
National Canoe Marathon Championships Canberra AC/BGCC
19 Apr-15 Footscray K4 Race – 10km (Details to follow) Footscray FACC
03 May-15 Marathon Winter Series Race 1 (Doubles) Patterson
Lakes
CV/PLCC
Winter
Series
23 May-15
24 May-15
Marathon Winter Series Race 2 (Singles)
Social paddle & breakfast
Warrnamb’l CV/WKC
14 Jun-15 Marathon Winter Series Race 3 (Team) Fairfield CV/FCC+INCC
19 Jul-15 Marathon Winter Series Race 4 (Singles) Geelong CV/GCC
09 Aug-15 Marathon Winter Series Race 5 (Doubles) Nagambie CV/BCC
30 Aug-15 Marathon Winter Series Race 6 (Singles) Footscray CV/FACC
24 Oct-15
25 Oct-15
Bendigo Cup – Marathon
Bendigo Cup – Sprint
Bendigo BACC
17/18 Oct-15 Echuca Mini Barmah YMCA
15 Nov-15 Murray Dress Rehearsal Footscray FACC
25-29 Nov-15 Murray Marathon (Pre-Register by 1st March) Yarrawonga YMCA
12/13 Dec-15 Ben Ward Memorial Race 40-Miler Cobram CBCC
Other Marathon Races
Date Event Venue Organizer
06/08 Jun-15 Riverland Paddling
Marathon
South Australia Marathon Canoe Club of SA
01/02 Aug-15 Avon Descent Western Australia [email protected]
01/02 Aug-15 2015 World Cup Brandenburg /Germany
ICF
09/10 Sept-15 2015 Masters World Cup Györ /Hungary ICF
11/12/13 Sept-15 2015 World
Championships
Györ /Hungary ICF
24/25 Oct-15 Hawkesbury Canoe Classic NSW Hawkesbury Canoe Classic
Association Inc
The Winter Race Series and the Victorian Championships are run by the Canoeing Victoria Marathon Technical
Committee. The Summer Race Series are generally run by the individual clubs and race formats and entry fees for
club-run races are decided by the hosting club.
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What is changing in 2015?
The Marathon Committee are eager to see increased participation at competitions and continue the encouragement of those who are “regulars” at races. The committee have discussed options to achieve these goals, and are proposing the following changes to the 2015 competition program. The modifications aim to provide a more engaging racing experience for paddlers, however no one can do this alone and we need your support and involvement to deliver the racing program you want.
1) Long lap format
Most Winter Series races will be run over a long lap (~8 km) or out-and-back format. The international
short lap format will be retained for the Victorian Championships for consistency with Nationals and
Worlds
2) More race variety
We shall have some new race locations and course layouts so that races aren’t the same old same old each
year
3) More compact race schedule
Races will now start at 10:00 am so that they take up only half a day, not a whole day, giving paddlers time
to do other things in the afternoon
4) Some races on Saturday afternoons
Country races in particular will now generally be scheduled for Saturday afternoon, giving city paddlers the
opportunity to drive up and back in one day if they wish. There will also be the opportunity of a social
paddle on Sunday morning for those staying over to experience different water
5) User selected race distances
With the longer lap format most races will now offer two or three distances (typically 8, 16 and 24 km).
Paddlers will be able to select the distance they wish to paddle, rather than be set a distance based on
ranking
6) Improved communication
A dedicated communications position will assist in promoting events and keeping paddlers informed.
The Marathon Committee continues to encourage greater involvement by all members of the paddling
community, including expanding participation by equipment vendors and encouraging clubs, schools and
training groups to bring tents and signage, etc. to create a sense of occasion at race events.
Thank you
The committee thanks all those who have contributed ideas to the proposed changes and looks forward to
further feedback from interested parties. We take this opportunity to thank the many volunteers for their
contribution during 2014 and their ongoing assistance, without which these events could not be held.
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Entry Fees for Winter Series 2015
Race entry fee Race Fee CV/AC
Members
Late Fee Non Member Fee
Adults (Open/Vets) $25 $10 $10
U23/Student /Concession $18 $10 $10
Juniors (U14-U16-U18) $15 $5 $5
Sub Juniors (U12) $10 $5 $5
A Canoe Victoria event licence is required for paddlers who do not hold CV (or an equivalent state or national) competition membership. Such paddlers can compete in a maximum of three races before needing to upgrade their membership.
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Yarrawonga Paddle Fest
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Summer Race 1 Yarrawonga
YMACC Murray River Classic
Sunday 18th January 2015
Venue: Yarrawonga Mulwala Amateur Canoe Club @ Yarrawonga Caravan Park.
Distance: Race Distance Start Time
Elite Marathon Classic 5 laps equals 25km 9.00am
Classic Challenge 4 laps equals 20km 9.00am
Classic Adventure 2 lap equals 10km 9.30am
U14, Sub Junior, Novice 1 lap of 2 or 4km course 10.00am
Course: 5km Course Red Buoys
5km circuit on the Murray River from the Yarrawonga Caravan Park boat ramp downstream 2.5km to red
turning buoy turning anticlockwise paddling close to the dead river entrance around another turning buoy
then return upstream including a portage at the Green Patch boat ramp and turning anticlockwise just
before the caravan park boat ramp to complete one lap. On the last lap the finish will be upstream level
with the boat ramp.
4km circuit starts the same as the 5km circuit but turn at green buoy at the 2km mark then return
upstream.
One mass start for the 20 and 25km races enabling people to enter either race at the start. Open to all
boats including outriggers and SUP, age groups for each start and relay teams.
Race Fee: Seniors $25, Students $20, Juniors $15, Sub Juniors/Novice $5
Entries From: On the day from 8.00am until Briefing
Briefing: Elite Challenge 8.45am Adventure 9.15am
Conditions: Typical Murray River conditions with current and snags.
Services: The YMACC will have a full range of food and drinks from the club house for the duration of
the race and a BBQ after the race. Arrive on Saturday afternoon for the first Yarrawonga paddle festival
from 4pm at the Yarrawonga Yacht Club that will include junior paddle time trial and other water sport
activities including SUP and windsurfing.
Stay the night and enjoy the range of clubs, pubs and restaurants.
Contact: Tim Roadley, email [email protected], Mobile 0417373376
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Summer Race 2 Footscray
Saltwater Canoe Classic
Sunday 1st February 2015
Selection Event for the Victorian Canoe Marathon Team
Venue: Footscray Canoe Club, Farnsworth Ave (cnr Maribyrnong Blvd)
Footscray, Melways map 42 D2
Course: One or more laps of the Maribyrnong River (TBD). There may be portage for racing boats.
Flatwater, no snags, no eddies. Cycle track follows entire course.
Start/Finish: Footscray Canoe Club
Distance: Open, Mens V35 24km
Womens V35, Mens V45, All U18 18km
Womens V45, Mens V55, All U16 12km
Womens V55, All U14 8km
Sub Juniors 3km
Classes/Rules: As per CV Marathon rules
Entry Fee: AC Members Seniors $25 / Juniors $20
Non-AC member paddlers Seniors $35/ Juniors $25
Entries: On the day - Open: 8:00 am, Close: 9:15 am
Until further notice, there will be no on-line entries.
Briefing: 9.30am
Race Start: 10.00 am (Sub Juniors Start 9:30am)
Canteen: Hot food, drinks, coffee available for full duration of the race.
Facilities: Ample car parking. Hot showers, change room, toilets available.
More info: www.footscray.canoe.org.au ,
Contact: [email protected]
Neil White 0400 985 121 (a/h) or Annette Scott 0414 406 213
Correct as of Dec 2014. Check for updates at www.footscray.canoe.org.au
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Summer Race 3 & 4 Albury
Frank Harrison Memorial Race
Entries: Online entries open 1st February and close 19th February 5.00pm
Link to the online entry is on the club website at www.mittacanoe.com.au/frank-harrison
Late Entries: On the day.
Find our clubrooms >>>
To find out more about the history
behind the Frank Harrison Memorial
Race go to
http://www.mittacanoe.com.au/frank-
harrison
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Victorian Canoe Marathon Championships
2015
Saturday 7
th March and Sunday 8
th March
Venue: Barwon River, Geelong Canoe Club
Marnock Road
Newtown (Geelong). Opposite the Balyang Sanctuary.
Saturday
Registration from 9:00am Race start 11:00am
Seniors & U18 Singles
U16,U14 & Sub juniors Doubles
Sunday
Registration from 9:00am Race start 11:00am
Seniors & U18 Doubles
U16,U14 & Sub juniors Singles
How to Enter : Online entries on for this event.
If you need help or any other information contact Joe Alia or John
Young
Course maps: Will be displayed on the day
Portages: Expect portages for racing classes. No portage for touring classes, Men
V70+, Women V60+, Mixed V60+ and U14
PFDs : Wearing PFDs will be mandatory for this event
Race day contact: Joe Alia 0418 920 401
John Young 0417 444 350
This event will be conducted by the Canoeing Victoria Marathon Racing Technical Committee and
generously hosted by the Geelong Canoe Club.
Whilst Geelong Canoe Club is hosting this event the event organisers, being the state technical committee,
they will need assistance from volunteers to be officials on the day.
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Victorian Championships Class Distances Race distances at Australian Canoe Marathon Championships reflect race distances at ICF World Marathon Championships. The broad philosophy behind the race distances is that the fastest competitors in each class should finish the race in about the same time taken to run a traditional marathon of 42.195 km, i.e. around 2 hours and 15 minutes (for men and women). Victorian Championship race distances are set somewhat shorter than Australian and ICF championship distances for some veterans classes to encourage participation given limited paddler numbers.
Other classes and distances will be determined on race day by the race committee
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Victorian Schools Championships- Marathon &
Sprint Sprint Saturday 21
st March (TBC) & Marathon Sunday 22
nd March
Venue: Essendon Canoe Club, Fairbairn Park, Woods St, Ascot Vale, Melway 28 C8
Hosts: Essendon Canoe Club,
Organisers: Canoeing Victoria
Entries:
• General Briefing, Entry and Competitor Declaration forms available from [email protected]
• All entries with payment to be sent to Canoeing Victoria by Thursday 12th March 5pm
• Substitutions allowed by email to CV until Thursday 19th March
• Email: [email protected] Mail: PO Box 1010 Templestowe 3106
Sprint Saturday 21
st March (Date to be confirmed with CV)
• All events will be 200m • Registration 8.30am to 9.00 am • A maximum of 3 races per competitor allowed • Briefing 9.00 am • Competitors may paddle in their nominated age group only • Racing starts 9.30 am • Provisional Draw published 19th March on CV web site
• No changes other than scratching after 19th March
Marathon Sunday 22
nd March (Confirmed for this date)
Morning Program Afternoon Program
• Registration 9.00am to 10.00 am • Registration 12.00 to 12.25 pm • Briefing 10.05 am • Briefing 12.30 pm • Racing starts 10.30 am • Racing starts 1.15 pm
Distance Age Group ** Morning Afternoon ** Doubles paddlers may compete in a
higher age group in order to make a full
craft, however no changes will be made
to the race draw to accommodate this
entry.
4km Under 12 Doubles Singles
6km Under 14 Singles Doubles
8km Under 16 Doubles Singles
10km Under 18 Singles Doubles
Course maps: Will be displayed on the day
Portages: No portages
PFDs : Wearing PFDs will be mandatory for this event
Please Note: The school nominated teacher or parent in charge must be present at the venue and available
to the Chief Officer and First Aid personnel through the entire event.
Volunteers Needed:
The organiser will be looking for assistance from the parents each day to assist as officials at turning buoys,
as scrutineers and on the finish line recording results.
Contact Sprint: Andrea Boothroyd 0430 366 442 [email protected]
Contact Marathon: Joe Alia 0418 920 401 [email protected]
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National Canoe Marathon Championships
Friday 3rd
– Sunday 5th
April 2015
Molonglo River, Canberra, ACT
For up to date information on the event go to www.canoe.org.au or join the event on Facebook :
National Canoe Marathon Championships – Canberra
Hosts: Burley Griffin Canoe Club (BGCC) & PaddleNSW
Organiser: Australian Canoeing Marathon Racing Technical Committee
Location: Molonglo River, at Molonglo Reach District Park, Morshead Drive, Campbell, ACT
Entry Info: https://regattas.canoe.org.au/?regatta=1115
Download the Entry Book Info on this page of Australian Canoeing website to get all the
details for this event including MAPS. Below is only a summary of the key information.
Critical Dates & Times:
� Early Bird entries close at 11:59pm (AEDST) Friday 20th March 2015.
� ALL entries close at 11:59pm (AEDST) Tuesday 31st March 2015.
� NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER TUESDAY 31st March 2015.
� Changes to entries after closing are to be done through the relevant Team
� Leader at the Team Leaders meeting at 10:00am on Friday 3rd April 2015.
� A DRAFT Entry List posted at www.regattas.canoe.org.au soon after the close of early bird
entries on 20th March.
� A PRELIMINARY Start List including amalgamations will be on www.regattas.canoe.org.au
� on Wednesday 1st April. Any further changes to entries must go through the state Team
Leaders (Vic TL TBA).
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Program
Friday 20 March
11:59pm
Early bird entries close
Tuesday 31 March
11:59pm
Close of entries – no further entries will be accepted after this time
Friday 3 April,
Molonglo Reach
District Park
9:30am – 3:30pm Registration Admin Centre
10am – 3pm Scrutineering Adjacent Admin
Centre
10:00am Team Leaders meeting Admin Centre
3:00 pm Officials briefing AC Office
4:00 pm CHAMPIONSHIPS OPENING & WELCOME Adjacent AC
Office
4:05 pm MAIN BRIEFING Adjacent AC
Office
5:00 pm Selection meeting (selectors + nominating athletes) AC Office
Saturday 4 April,
Molonglo Reach
District Park
7:15 am Numbers available for collection Admin Centre
7:30 am Update Briefing - 8.00am Starts
8:00 am START –All Masters & Non-Selection Singles and Junior (U16, U14 and
U12) Doubles
10:45 am Update Briefing – 11:45 am Starts
11:45am START – All Open, Under 23 and Under 18 Men & Women K1. All
Open, Under 23 and Under 18 Men & Women C1.
NOTE THAT DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS AT 3:00AM ON SUNDAY MORNING
Sunday 5 April,
Molonglo Reach
District Park
7:15 am Numbers available for collection Admin Centre
7:30 am Update Briefing - 8.00am Starts
8:00 am START –All Masters & Non-Selection Doubles and Junior (U16, U14
and U12) Singles
10:45 am Update Briefing – 11:30 am Starts
11:30am START – All Doubles for selection classes
6:30 pm CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTATION DINNER
The Hellenic Club of Canberra, Matilda Street, Woden,ACT.
Classes, distances & portages for Selection Events
Comprising classes K1 , K2, C1, C2 & Mixed K2
DISTANCE 30.1 km 25.8 km 21.5 km 17.2 km 12.9 km 8.6 km 4.3 km
Lap Length = 4.3 km
Ages
(Classes)
Open Men
Under 23
Men
Open Women
Under 23
Women
Open and
Under 23
Men C Boats
Under 18 Men
Open Women C
Boats
Masters Men 35
- 54
Under 18 Women
Under 18 Men C
Boats
Men Masters
55 - 69
Masters Women
35 - 54
Under 16
Paracanoe
Masters Men
70 - 79
Masters Women
55 - 74
Under 14
Masters Men
80-84
Masters
Women 75-84
Under 12
Portages (Each lap except the final lap)
Masters 65+ are not required to Portage
Number
Portages
6 5 4 3 1
On 2nd
lap
- -
Note: Under 23 Men and Women K2 are not selection classes. Persons nominating for the Australian team should compete in the Open age
groups.
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Classes, distances & portages for Non-Selection Events
DISTANCE 21.5 km 17.2 km 12.9 km 8.6 km 4.3 km
Lap Length = 4.3 km
Singles Recreational – TK1, Mrec1, Lrec1, Un1, Ski1, V1, SUP
Ages
(Classes)
Open Men
Masters Men 35
- 59
Open Women
Men Masters
60 - 69
Masters
Women 35 - 54
Paracanoe
Masters Men
70 - 79
Masters Women
55 – 74
All SUP
Under 14
Masters Men
80-84
Masters
Women 75-84
Under 12
Doubles
Recreational – TK2, Lrec1, Un2, Ski2, V2
DISTANCE 21.5 km 17.2 km 12.9 km 8.6 km 4.3 km
Ages
(Classes)
Open Men
Open Mixed
Masters Men &
Mixed 35 - 59
Open Women
Masters Men &
Mixed 60 - 69
Masters
Women 35 - 54
Paracanoe
Masters Men &
Mixed 70 - 79
Masters Women
55 – 74
Under 14
Masters Men &
Mixed 80-84
Masters
Women 75-84
Under 12
No Portages for any of the Non-Selection Events
Ages � Junior ages are taken as at 1 January 2015.
� A Veteran competitor can compete in a veteran event in the year he/she reaches the lower limit of the age category, e.g. in the 35-39 age
group in the year of his/her 35th birthday.
� In double events the age of the youngest competitor will control the category in which a crew can compete.
� Age group categories will commence from age 35-39 and increase upwards in 5-year age brackets.
� Age groups may be amalgamated should entries determine such.
Entry Fees and Procedures Seniors Juniors Vet 60 plus SUP's
One Race - $95 One Race - $60 One Race - $80 $95
Two Races - $120 Two Races - $95 Two Races - $105
Early Bird Entries close 11:59pm on 20 March 2015.
Add $30.00 to entries after this time. ALL entries close 31 March 2015. � Entries will only be accepted via www.regattas.canoe.org.au online entry system.
� Payment can be made online or by contacting the Australian Canoeing Inc. office.
� Before entering you will need your Australian Canoeing membership number and password.
� Links are provided on the Australian Canoeing and PaddleNSW web sites.
� Should you experience problems or not have access to enter via the on-line system please contact the Competition Secretary via email
� Please note that International competitors should supply sufficient evidence from their national organisation that they are current
financial members.
� Please refer to the Competition Bylaw for greater information on Competitor's Eligibility, Appeals and Awards.
� If you are a SUP or International member please email [email protected] with your details and proof of membership with Australian
United Stand Up Paddling (AuSUP) or national canoeing federation affiliated with the ICF.
All athletes, officials, volunteers, parents, spectators, coaches and other support persons and are reminded of their obligations in the
Australian Canoeing Code of Conduct. All should be familiar with the content of this policy.
Championship Dinner � The Championship Dinner will be held at 6:30pm at The Hellenic Club of Canberra, Matilda Street, Woden, ACT.
� Tickets for the Championship Dinner are limited and can only be purchased online at a cost of $55:00 per person.
https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=15702
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� A reminder that the medals for all selection classes will be presented at the Championship Dinner along with the Marathon Paddler of the
Year Awards.
� The 2015 Australian Canoe Marathon Teams will be announced at the dinner.
Boat Control (Scrutineering) � Boat control will be available for competitors to check their craft on Friday 3
rd March 2015 between 10 am and 3pm.
� Scrutineering of craft is not compulsory prior to the event but equipment will be available for competitors to check their craft. The onus is
on the competitor to ensure that their craft meets the required specifications.
� Post race scrutineering will be in the area behind the timing tent, adjacent to the Finish Line.
� PLEASE NOTE: The first four (4) canoes/kayaks in each constituted class will be impounded and scrutinised for dimensions, weight,
buoyancy and safety, after crossing the finish line. Competitors whose craft fail scrutineering after finishing the race will be disqualified.
Merchandising � 2015 Oceania and Australian Canoe Marathon Championship Polo shirts are available for purchase and it is recommended that these be
pre-purchased online to avoid disappointment, as only limited stock will be available at the championships.
� The Polo shirts will be $55:00 each. Orders may be placed on-line through the same link as the Dinner Tickets.
https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=15702
Canoe Marathon Team Nominations - Open For details on nominating for the Australian Canoe Marathon Team follow this link on the Australian Canoeing website.
http://canoe.org.au/2014/12/31/canoe-marathon-team-nominations-open
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Winter Series Race 1 – Patterson Lakes – Doubles
Patterson River & Canal System Sunday 3
rd May 2015
Venue: Patterson Lakes Canoe Club,
Launching Way,
Carrum (Melway Ref 97-D7)
Off McLeod Road
NOT THE NATIONAL WATER SPORT CENTRE
Hosts: Patterson Lakes Canoe Club
Entry Fees: See the Payment Fee table in the Winter Series Entry Form
Online Entry: Enter via Canoe Victoria Calendar>Paddlesports>Marathon>Events 3rd May until 5pm
Friday 1st May
Late Entry: Entries will be accepted on the day from 8:30 am. An additional late entry fee
will be charged.
Entries Close: 9:15 am sharp
Briefing: 9:30 am
Start Time: 10:00 am
Course Details:
� Doubles race but singles are welcome to enter
� Race distances will conform as closely as possible to Winter Series standards
Division 1&2: 25km Division 3&4: 20km
Division 5: 15km Division 6: 12km
Division 7-9: 8km Sub-Juniors: 2km
� A portage may be included depending on conditions and volunteer numbers
� The course map will be available on the day
� The Patterson River is subject to tidal flow but conditions are generally flat and calm.
� The 100 metre section between the flood gates and the McLeod Rd bridge can be subject to currents &
turbulence.
� The 2.5 kilometre river section can be wind affected but calmer waters will be found in the canal
system.
� Passage through flood gates and under bridges must be on the right hand side and is fairly restricted
(three boats).
� There may be power boats to contend with throughout the course.
Race day contact: Alan Opie (03) 9580 2140 Mobile: 0409 021 852
Catering: Catering and refreshments will be available on the day.
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Winter Series Race 2- Warrnambool – Singles
Warrnambool Merri River
Saturday 23rd May 2015 Followed by dinner and presentations Saturday night
And a social paddle Sunday with breakfast supplied Venue: 56 Raglan Parade, Dennington, Warrnambool, Refer Map below
Hosts: Warrnambool Kayak Club
Entry Fees: See the Payment Fee table in the Winter Series Entry Form
Online Entry: Enter via Canoe Victoria Calendar>Paddlesports>Marathon>Events until 5pm Friday
22nd May
Late Entry: Entries will be accepted on the day from 9:30 am. An additional late entry fee
will be charged.
Entries Close: 1:15 pm sharp
Briefing: 1:30 pm
Start Time: 2:00 pm
Course Details:
� Singles race
� Race distances will conform as closely as possible to Winter Series standards
Division 1&2: 25km Division 3&4: 20km
Division 5: 15km Division 6: 12km
Division 7-9: 8km Sub-Juniors: 2km
� No portage
� The course map will be available on the day Race day contact: Ben Johnson email: [email protected]
Dinner Details: Macy’s Hotel
Dinner bookings : Email Allan Papworth email: [email protected]
(help Allan with booking the right number for dinner by letting him know by email)
Social Paddle: Venue is the Hopkins River in front of Proudfoots Boat house, Simpson St. Warrnambool. Arrive 9am for paddle and then bacon & eggs breakfast.
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Winter Series Race 3- Fairfield – Team
Sunday 14th
June 2015
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Winter Series Race 4 – Geelong – Singles
Geelong
Sunday 19th July 2015
Venue: Geelong Canoe Club
Marnock Road
Newtown (Geelong). Opposite the Balyang Sanctuary.
Hosts: Geelong Canoe Club
Entry Fees: See the Payment Fee table in the Winter Series Entry Form
Online Entry: Enter via Canoe Victoria Calendar>Paddlesports>Marathon>Events 19th July until
5pm Friday 17st July
Late Entry: Entries will be accepted on the day from 9:30 am. An additional late entry fee
will be charged.
Entries Close: 10:15 am sharp
Briefing: 10:30 am
Start Time: 11:00 am
Course Details:
� Singles race
� Race distances will conform as closely as possible to Winter Series standards
Division 1&2: 25km Division 3&4: 20km
Division 5: 15km Division 6: 12km
Division 7-9: 8km Sub-Juniors: 2km
� Portage will be included subject to weather conditions
� The course map will be available on the day
� Full range of food and drinks from the club kitchen for the duration of the race
� Spectators can bring their bikes and follow the race from the cycle track.
Race day contact: Terry Poole 0418 521 050 [email protected]
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Winter Series Race 5 - Nagambie – Doubles
Nagambie Lakes Regatta Centre
Sunday 9th
August 2015 Venue: Nagambie Lakes Regatta Centre
69 Loddings Lane, Nagambie
(see map below)
Hosts: Bendigo Canoe Club
Entry Fees: See the Payment Fee table in the Winter Series Entry Form
Online Entry: Enter via Canoe Victoria Calendar>Paddlesports>Marathon>Events 9th August until
5pm Friday 7th August
Late Entry: Entries will be accepted on the day from 9:30 am. An additional late entry fee
will be charged.
Entries Close: 10:15 am sharp
Briefing: 10:30 am
Start Time: 11:00 am
Course Details:
� Doubles race
� Race distances will conform as closely as possible to Winter Series standards
Division 1&2: 25km Division 3&4: 20km
Division 5: 15km Division 6: 12km
Division 7-9: 8km Sub-Juniors: 2km
� A portage may be included depending on conditions and volunteer numbers
� The course map will be available on the day
Race day contact: Lynsey York email: [email protected] or Joe Alia 0418 920 401
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Winter Series Race 6 - Footscray - Singles
Sunday 30th
August 2015
Designated a singles Winter Series event for paddlers, conducted for the CV marathon
Committee by the Footscray Canoe Club Inc.
Venue: Footscray Canoe Club, 40 Farnsworth Ave (cnr Maribyrnong Blvd) Footscray, Melways
map 42 D2
Hosts: Footscray Canoe Club
Canteen: Hot food, drinks, coffee available for full duration of the race
Facilities: Ample car parking, hot showers, change room, toilets available
Entry Fees: See the Payment Fee table in the Winter Series Entry Form
Online Entry: Enter via Canoe Victoria Calendar>Paddlesports>Marathon>Events 30th August until
5pm Friday 28th August
Late Entry: Entries will be accepted on the day from 8:30 am. An additional late entry fee will be
charged.
Entries Close: 9:15 am sharp
Briefing: 9:30 am
Start Time: 10:00 am (Sub Juniors 9:30 am)
Course Details:
• Singles race but doubles are welcome to enter
• Race distances will conform as closely as possible to Winter Series standards
• Division 1&2: 25km Division 3&4: 20km
• Division 5: 15km Division 6: 12km
• Division 7-9: 8km Sub-Juniors: 2km
• A portage may be included depending on conditions and volunteer numbers
• The course map will be available on the day
More info: www.footscray.canoe.org.au,
Contact: [email protected]
Race day contact: Neil White 0400 985 121 (a/h) or Uby Woods 0419 166 664
Bendigo Cup
24th & 25th October 2
Updated Flyer
Bendigo Cup – Marathon & Sprint
24th & 25th October 2015
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Marathon & Sprint
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Echuca Mini Marathon
17th
& 18th
October 2015
This is a fantastic event in its own right and great preparation for all Murray Marathon Paddlers.
The first day's paddle is 50km from Barmah and finishing in Echuca covering part of the 3rd day's course of
the Murray Marathon. Then back up and the following morning with a fun 8km paddle / race against the
historic Echuca Paddle steamers as part of the Sweat vs Steam festival.
Sweat Vs Steam is a combination of running (5km or 13km fun run) and paddling (8km) along the mighty
Murray River against the historic paddler steamers of Echuca.
See more at the Echuca Mini
http://www.murraymarathon.ymca.org.au/participate/lead-up-events/echuca-mini-marathon
Registrations
Online registrations will be available closer to the date.
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Murray Marathon Dress Rehearsal
Sunday 15th November 2015 This event simulates the Murray Marathon, with full distance and relay
categories. Transport is required for relay teams.
Venue: Footscray Canoe Club, Farnsworth Ave (cnr Maribyrnong Blvd) Footscray Melways map
42 D2
Course: Start and finish at Footscray Canoe Club, with one checkpoint (change over) at Canning
Street Reserve. Flatwater, no snags, no eddies. Cycle track follows entire course.
Start/Finish: Footscray Canoe Club
Distance: Open, Mens/Mixed V40 and all Relay Teams 28km
Womens V40, Mens/Mixed V50, and all U18 22km
Womens V50, Mens/Mixed V60, and all U16 17km
Womens V60, all U14 10km
Sub Juniors (U12) 3km
Classes: All canoes/kayaks catered for.
Checkpoints: There is a check point at the top turn and at the start/finish line.
Relay Teams: Relay teams must consist of at least 2 crews. Relay teams must change at each
checkpoint, within 150m of the checkpoint. No crew can paddle consecutive legs. Relay
teams are responsible for their own transport to/from the top turn checkpoint. All team
paddlers are to pay the full entry fee.
Entry Fee: Seniors $25-30 / Juniors $20-25 (TBC)
Non-AC member paddlers $10/$5 extra
Entries: Enter online for discount. Online entries close Thu 12th November. See
www.footscray.canoe.org.au for details. School teams must be entered through their
school coordinator.
Late Entries: On the day: Open: 8.00 am; Close: 9.00 am; additional late entry fee may apply
Briefing: 9.30 am
Race Start: 10.00 am (Sub Juniors Start 9:30 am)
Canteen: Hot food, drinks, coffee available for full duration of the race.
Facilities: Ample car parking. Hot showers, change room, toilets available.
More info: www.footscray.canoe.org.au
Contact: [email protected]
Neil White 0400 985 121 (a/h) or Uby Woods 0419 166 664
Correct as of Jan 2015. Check for updates at www.footscray.canoe.org.au
YMCA Murray Marathon Canoe Scrutineering: YMCA may be at the club for scrutineering of
canoes/kayaks prior to the event commencing on 24 November. Refer to the YMCA Murray Marathon
website for more details.
Note Earlier START
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YMCA Murray Marathon 25th
– 29th
November The Marathon is one of the world’s longest canoe
races covering a distance of 404km over its five day
duration. The event originated in 1969, when ten
friends decided to paddle the Murray River to raise
$250 for charity. The Marathon attracts on average
750 paddlers and 2500 support crews, annually.
The event starts in Yarrawonga and finishes in Swan
Hill, passing through Tocumwal, Picnic Point, Echuca,
Torrumbarry, Cohuna and Murrabit on the way
Get your friends and family together, have some fun,
and join the adventure.
Note: Whilst the paddling commences 25th Nov,
registration, boat scrutineering and briefing is on the
day before, 24th November.
� Full distance
� Half marathon
� Individual or Team Relay
� 5 day, 3 day and 1 day challenges
http://www.murraymarathon.ymca.org.au Pre-Register by 1st March to ensure this great event can continue
For the 2015 Murray Marathon the YMCA are seeking pre-registration with a deposit by 1st March 2015. They need
200 paddlers signed up prior to the 1st March to ensure the 2015 event is conducted.
The deposit will be refunded if the YMCA cancels the event.
This also affects the holding of the Echuca Mini as the organiser is the YMCA. Further the date being proposed for the
2015 Echuca Mini was not available at the time of publication.
Flyers added
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Ben Ward Memorial 40 Miler
2 DAYS OF RACING
----
SATURDAY TRADITIONAL
40 MILER – YARRAWONGA
TO COBRAM
----
SUNDAY CIRCUIT RACE
BASED AT THOMPSONS
BEACH COBRAM
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3 CHECKPOINTS / LAPS
BOTH DAYS
----
FULL DISTANCE & RELAYS
BOTH DAYS
12th
& 13th
DECEMBER
Ben Ward Memorial
40 Miler
Cobram Barooga
Canoe Club
Both days:
• Entries from 7.30am to 8.00am.
• Briefing at 8.30am with Race Start 9.00am
• Course Maps provided with entries
Saturday 12th
• Start at Yarrawonga Caravan Park, finish at Thompsons Beach Cobram
Sunday 13th
• Start and finish Thomson’s Beach Cobram (Saturday finish point)
• Circuit race of 3 X approx 9.5km laps.
Website: http://cbcc.elementfx.com/index2.htm
Facebook: Ben Ward 40 Miler Canoe Race
Club Contact: Damien Guthrie 0457 221 012
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Other Marathon Races
Riverland Paddling Marathon 6th – 8th June South Australia
http://www.riverlandpaddlingmarathon.com
Avon Descent 1st
& 2nd
August Western Australia
http://www.avondescent.com.au
2015 ICF Canoe Marathon World Cup Brandenburg 1st
– 2nd
August
http://www.canoeicf.com/icf/Canoe-Events/Event-Calendar.html
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2015 ICF Canoe Marathon Masters World Cup Gyor 9th
– 10th
September
and
2015 ICF Canoe Marathon World Championship Gyor 11th
– 13th
September
http://gyor2015.com/
Hawkesbury Canoe Classic – 24 & 25 October
http://www.canoeclassic.asn.au
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Paddle NSW 2015 Marathon event schedule
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Links to Winter Series Race Forms
Marathon Winter Series – Where to find Online Entry link
Online Registration/Entry is strongly encouraged. If entering and paying on the day of the day a Late Fee is
added to the entry fee. Avoid paying the Late Fee by entering online before 5.00pm on the Friday before
the race.
The links to enter online are found by going to http://vic.canoe.org.au/paddlesports/marathon/ select
Calendar then click on the listing for the specific race. To enter Online you need to be a CV/AC member
and will need your Australian Canoeing logon to complete the entry.
Marathon Winter Series Entry Form
Entry form to be submitted at each race if not using Online Registration/Entry
http://vic.canoe.org.au/paddlesports/marathon/ select Competition >Race Forms
Medical / Emergency Information Form
Submission of a medical / emergency information form is optional. Due to privacy reasons this information
is not retained and hence a new form is required to be submitted prior to each race. The form is made
available to first aid personal and race officials on a need to know basis only.
Link to medical / emergency information form:
http://vic.canoe.org.au/paddlesports/marathon/ select Competition >Race Forms
Event Entry for Non-Members and U18 Declaration Form
Each Non Member Participant must complete this form.
For juniors U18 this form should be completed and signed by parent or guardian prior to the event.
http://vic.canoe.org.au/paddlesports/marathon/ select Competition >Race Forms
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Canoeing Victoria Marathon Points System
What’s changed? We revised the points system commencing the 2014 season to adjust for craft type and race
distance in addition to the age and gender handicap factors introduced in 2013.
Why? The purpose of the points system is to provide an equitable basis for comparing paddlers. This year we can
now account for the differences in craft type and race distance paddled in addition to age and gender. This means
that if you are a capable paddler in a range of craft (such as TKs or TCs or Ks) you should receive the same race points
regardless of which type of craft or distance you paddle. You can also compare your performance with other
paddlers in other types of craft and other age groups for example.
Method: We compare performance based on the handicap adjusted speed for each race. The fastest paddler on
handicap receives 100 points and the slowest paddler on handicap receives 1 point. Everyone else is ranked in
between. The handicap is based on each paddler’s age, gender, craft type and distance paddled. The individual
factors for age, gender, craft type and distance are based on actual performance data.
o Age and gender factors are based on data from Marathon World Championships (for U18, U23, Open and Vet
categories) and Australian National Championships (for U14 to U16).
o Craft factors are based on Marathon World Championship data for international class C and K boats and
Hawkesbury Canoe Classic and Murray Marathon factors for touring and outrigger canoes, touring kayaks and stand-
up paddleboards.
o Distance factors are based on kayaking world record data for various race distances.
Philosophy: The handicap factors reflect the performance that can be achieved by paddlers, based on their age and
gender, in a given craft and for the distance paddled. It is not about giving every paddler equal first place. It is about
providing a reasonable basis for comparing who is paddling well given their circumstances.
Points: The points for every paddler will be tracked for each race in the series. Paddlers will earn individual points for
each race, regardless of “singles” or “doubles” race designation. The paddler's score for the series will be based on
his or her best five races out of the annual race series.
Age, gender, craft type and distance handicap factors are summarized on the following page.
Examples: The handicap factor for a V40 female paddler competing in a TK1 over 12 km would be:
Age (0.939) * Gender (0.835) * Craft (0.895) * Distance (0.972) = 0.682.
The handicap factor for an Open male paddler competing in a K1 over 24 km would be:
Age (1.000) * Gender (1.000) * Craft (1.000) * Distance (0.926) = 0.926.
Handicap factors for doubles boats reflect the average of the handicap factors for the crew.
More information: See the reports explaining the handicapping factors in more detail on the Canoeing Victoria
website http://vic.canoe.org.au/paddlesports/marathon/ Select Resources or contact Joe Alia or John Young.
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Canoeing Victoria 2014 Marathon Points System
Combined age and gender factors
Age category Male factor Female factor
The combined age and gender factors
represent the average speed achievable for
men and women of various age groups,
expressed relative to Open Men, based on a
constant race distance.
The female factors incorporate a gender
factor of 0.898 for U12 to Open age groups
and 0.835 for Vet age groups.
Age and gender factors have been updated
from last year to reflect 2013 championship
data.
U12 0.867 0.779 U14 0.903 0.811 U16 0.931 0.836 U18 0.962 0.864 U23 0.990 0.889 Open 1.000 0.898 V35 0.963 0.804 V40 0.939 0.784 V45 0.917 0.766 V50 0.894 0.746 V55 0.851 0.711 V60 0.823 0.687 V65 0.792 0.661 V70 0.755 0.630 V75 0.707 0.590 V80 0.604 0.504
Craft factors
Craft type Craft factor
Craft factors represent the speed achievable, expressed
relative to an international class K1.
International class factors are sourced from Marathon World
Championship data; factors for touring kayaks, touring
canoes, outrigger canoes and stand-up paddleboards are
sourced from Hawkesbury Canoe Classic data.
To keep things simple all other craft types (short rec, medium
rec, long rec, sea kayak, surf ski, ocean ski, unrestricted,
downriver, sit-on top, singles, doubles, etc, etc, etc) are
assumed equal to K1 or K2. Craft factors for specific classes
can be introduced if we have meaningful participant numbers.
K1 1.000 K2 1.067 C1 0.890 C2 0.947 TK1 0.895 TK2 0.973 TC1 0.856 TC2 0.846 OC1 0.939 OC2 1.001 OC6 1.117 SUP 0.687 Other single 1.000 Other double 1.067
Distance factors
Distance (km) Distance factor
The distance factors represent the ratio of the average speed
over various race distances to 8 km, which is the standard
Victorian short course race distance (for Divisions 7, 8 and 9).
The performance of males and females based on world record
data are similar (as, interestingly, are the distance factors for
kayaking, running and indoor rowing).
2 1.102 4 1.050 8 1.000 12 0.972 16 0.952 20 0.938 24 0.926 30 0.912
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Canoeing Victoria Marathon Rules and Regulations
M01 Races conducted by the canoeing Victoria Marathon Committee and affiliated clubs and organisations are open
to all canoeists and are conducted under the rules set down by the International Canoe Federation and Australian
Canoeing marathon committees. These rules are to be followed at all times. Any paddler infringing on these rules
may be disqualified.
Competitors not members of Australian Canoeing and Victorian Canoeing affiliated clubs must on entry pay an Event
License Fee.
M02 Competitors must agree to abide by the rules and the decisions made by the race committee.
M03 To be eligible to compete in the Victorian or Australian Championships paddlers must be “full” adult or junior
members of a Canoeing Victoria affiliated club or a club affiliated to Australian Canoeing or the International Canoe
Federation, not “recreational” membership.
M04 A race jury shall be appointed for all major races or as required.
M05 All paddlers under the age of 18 years must have permission from their parent or guardian to compete.
M06 Age Classifications:
For junior competitors, ages are taken from 1st January in the year of competition.
Sub junior under 12 years
Junior 14 under 14 years
Junior 16 under 16 years
Junior 18 under 18 years
For Open Competitors, over 18 years
For veteran competitors, the first year a veteran competitor may compete in the relevant age group is the year of
his/her birthday matching the youngest age for the category falls. (e.g. A competitor turning 35 in the year of
competition may compete in the V35 category.)
Veteran 35 35 years and over
Veteran 40 40 years and over
Veteran 45 45 years and over
Veteran 50 50 years and over
Veteran 55 55 years and over
Veteran 60 60 years and over
Veteran 65 65 years and over
M07 All paddlers may if they wish submit to the first aid officer a completed and confidential medical form prior to
entering each race. Due to privacy reasons this information will be destroyed after each race.
This confidential medical form will only be available to the Marathon Committee Chairperson, the Secretary, the
chief official and the Marathon First Aid Officer. The information supplied will not be used in any way to prevent a
paddler from competing but is designed as part of Canoeing Victoria Marathon Committee’s risk management policy.
M08 All winter series entries are to be made online prior to race day. On the day entries are discouraged. (Victorian
Championships and Australian Championships require entries to be lodged prior to the event).
All paddlers must register in person on the day, and doubles paddlers must register together. Late entries will only
be accepted on the discretion of the race committee and may incur a late fee (normally double).
M09 All boat numbers will be issued at registration.
M10 Starting orders will be determined at each race by the race organisers and announced at the end of the pre-race
briefing which all paddlers must attend.
M11 The 1st race will start 15 minutes after the briefing but not prior to the advertised time.
M12 Any paddler who withdraws from a race must notify the finish line officials on withdrawal.
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M13 Life Jackets - Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs):
Regardless of the paddler's swimming ability or the river or water conditions, all paddlers must bring to the race, a
PFD that is of a suitable size for them, in good order, and complies with Australian Standards and Victorian laws. All
paddlers MUST wear an approved PFD in accordance with Victorian Laws. Exemptions may be granted for events
such as National Championships .
M14 Portaging:
Competitors may only portage at points designated and as set out by the race organisers. Portages are required for
all racing boats (international classes) in Division 5 or higher or for Under 16, Under 18, Under 23, Open and Veterans
classes up to an including Vet 55.
Competitors who do not wish to portage must discuss this with the race committee on the day. A time penalty may
be applied. Portaging for any other competitors is optional.
State Marathon Team Selection Races (Grand Prix Series) As part of the race calendar each year the Canoeing
Victoria Marathon Committee is to select and nominate which races will be used as part of the selection criteria for
those paddlers wishing to nominate for selection in the Victorian Team.
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Systems used for Marathon Racing competitions: Divisional, Class & Sub-junior
Divisional System
Aim & Purpose of Divisional System The overall aim of the divisional system is to enable paddlers to race others of similar ability, regardless of age,
gender and boat type, and to prepare paddlers for national and international competitions.
Its purpose is to:
� foster strong competition
� improve the performance of individual paddlers
� provide graduated increases to full marathon race distance (in Div 1 & 2).
Structure of Divisional System There are 9 divisions. All divisions are performance based, i.e. perform well and you will be promoted into the next
division (refer promotion rules). This is designed to provide well matched competition within each division and a
pathway for movement into higher divisions for high performing paddlers. Equally, paddlers who are not performing
to the expected standard for a division may be moved down to a lower division.
Two divisions are age limited: Div 9 for U14 paddlers; Div 8 for U16 & U18. Age is determined as at 1st January in the
year of competition.
Allocation to other divisions is determined by assigned ranking (refer ranking rules).
Paddlers may compete above their ranked division but not below.
Sub-juniors (U12) are not considered part of the Divisional system but may compete in Div 9 subject to approval by
the Race Committee and with permission from their parent.
Race Distances for Divisional Races
Division Distance Laps & Length Restrictions Notes � Div 1 24-25 km Portage required
� Div 2 24-25 km Portage required
� Div 3 20 km Portage required
� Div 4 20 km Portage required
� Div 5 15-16 km Portage required
� Div 6 12 km
� Div 7 8 km Novice senior paddlers
� Div 8 8 km U16, U18
� Div 9 8 km U12 may paddle with permission
Portaging Portaging is an important aspect of marathon racing. Divisions 1 to 5 are designated portage classes:
� All Open and Junior paddlers in an international class boat (K1, K2, C1 & C2)must portage in accordance with the
number of laps.
� Veteran 60+ paddlers in those classes need not portage but can do so if they wish.
� A time penalty will be applied where a paddler is required to portage and chooses not to. (The time penalty
amount will be determined by the Chief Official and advised prior to the race).
Ranking System Ranking is an indicator of ability relative to other paddlers. The aim is to rank paddlers at a level which allows fair and
equitable racing and encourages paddler development.
Rankings are 1-9 corresponding to the Divisional structure. Paddlers will be assigned a ranking according to their race
performance history.
Rankings are reviewed after each singles race in the Marathon Winter Series and a determination made regarding
promotions. The outcome is published on the web site.
Unranked paddlers may compete in the lowest available division (and will usually commence their first race in this
division):
� Senior – Div 7
� U23 – Div 7
� U16 & U18 – Div 8
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� U14 – Div 9
Paddlers will not normally be demoted except by special request to the Marathon Committee or where they have
been out of racing for an extended period.
Where a paddler has been out of competition for 2 years, they will come back in with a ranking that is 2 Divisions
lower than their previous ranking.
Changes in rankings: Paddler results will be reviewed after each race and a paddler will be assigned to a higher
division if his or her paddling speed (in a single boat) warrants this. Paddler rankings will not ordinarily be adjusted
based on doubles results, due to the difficulty in differentiating rankings between the crew members. Paddlers will
not automatically be assigned to a lower division due to one “slow” race result. A paddler may request a change to
their ranking from the Marathon Committee if he or she feels this is warranted. Requests for review are to be made
in writing. Any determination by the Marathon Committee will be final.
Doubles rankings: Divisional ranking for a doubles boat is the average of the singles ranking of the crew members,
rounded to the next highest division. For example, for two paddlers ranked Div 4 and Div 7, the average of 5.5 is
rounded to Division 5.
Class System
This system is primarily intended to provide competition based on age, gender or boat type, such as for touring class
boats, i.e. TK1,TK2, TC1, TC2. Furthermore, by arrangement with the Race Committee, a special race may be held for
racing class boats where the paddlers collectively want to paddle a shorter distance than that available under the
Divisional system.
Age brackets (age is determined as at 1st January in the year of competition):
� Junior: U14, U16, U18
� Open: 18 – 29 years (older paddlers may choose to paddle in the Open class)
� Veterans: 5 year groupings from 30 years upwards, i.e. Vet30, Vet35,Vet40, Vet45, etc
Gender: Mens, Womens, Mixed
Race distances:
� Full Distance, ¾ Distance, ½ Distance and 1/3 Distance
� Full Distance will usually be the same course and distance as defined for Division 1 in the Divisional System
� Age/Class/Distance allocations are as determined by the Marathon Technical Committee
Note: A constituted class comprises at least 4 boats of the same type.
Sub-junior
For U12 paddlers only.
Boat and gender determines classes.
Race distance will usually be 3km or 4km (as determined by the Race Committee).
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Other Links
Club Points System
http://vic.canoe.org.au/paddlesports/marathon/ Select Resources
Craft Specifications
http://vic.canoe.org.au/paddlesports/marathon/ Select Resources
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Advance notice for the early 2016 races
Summer Race 2
Saltwater Canoe Classic
Sunday 7th
February 2016
Selection Event for the Victorian Canoe Marathon Team
Venue: Footscray Canoe Club, Farnsworth Ave (cnr Maribyrnong Blvd) Footscray Melways map 42 D2
Course: One or more laps of the Maribyrnong River (TBD). (There may be a portage for racing boats.) Flatwater, no
snags, no eddies. Cycle track follows entire course.
Start/Finish: Footscray Canoe Club
Distance: Open, Mens V35 24km
Womens V35, Mens V45, All U18 18km
Womens V45, Mens V55, All U16 12km
Womens V55, All U14 8km
Sub Juniors 3km
Classes/Rules: As per CV Marathon rules
Entry Fee: Seniors $25-30 / Juniors $20-25(TBC) (plus $5 for entries on the day)
Non-AC member paddlers $10/$5 extra
Entries: Online entries close Thu 6 Feb.
See www.footscray.canoe.org.au for details.
Late Entries: On the day: Open: 8:00 am; Close: 9:15 am; additional $5 fee applies
Briefing: 9:30 am
Race Start: 10:00 am (Sub Juniors Start 9:30am)
Canteen: Hot food, drinks, coffee available for full duration of the race.
Facilities: Ample car parking. Hot showers, change room, toilets available.
More info: www.footscray.canoe.org.au
Contact: [email protected]
Neil White 0400 985 121 (a/h) or Uby Woods 0419 166 664
Correct as of Jan 2015. Check for updates at www.footscray.canoe.org.au
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Version 2.0
Any corrections or additions: send to [email protected]
Acknowledgment of Photos: Malcolm Scott, Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation,