• Camping facilities, Tuai Race Village
• 2 x Evening functions & Entertainment, Tuai (meals not included)
• Race pack incl. sponsors products
• Sports Massage, Tuai

Competitors under the age of 18 must have signed parental / guardian consent. An indemnity form is downloadable from the Entries area of the website and must be returned prior Registration.

3.4 Entries

3.6 Entries online paid by Cheque

Complete the on-line entry, select the "pay now by cheque" option and mail cheque to –

Genesis Energy Lake To Lighthouse Challenge

PO Box 308

Wairoa 4160

NEW ZEALAND

3.8 Force Majeure

Should the Event be cancelled due Force Majeure, no refunds shall be applicable


3.9 Support Teams

All support teams must be registered with the organisers, including name and on event contact details for Team Manager plus support vehicle description and registration number. Support vehicles will be issued with ID decals. Please download the appropriate form from the Entries area of the website.

5.0 Registration

6.0 Scrutineering

All Kayaks and paddling equipment must be presented for biosecurity checks and cleaning at Scrutineering.  The method of cleaning will be by pressure spraying for boats / paddles and by immersion for buoyancy vests, spray-skirts, booties and other equipment. A 5% solution of household disinfectant shall be used.  Once cleaned, an OK sticker will be attached to each boat. No boats will be accepted into transition without the scrutineers OK sticker.  This is to prevent the spread of both Didymo and Largarosiphon Major.

7.0 Briefing

8.0 General Conduct - Competitors

a)         Practice good sportsmanship at all times;

b)         Be responsible for their own safety and the safety of others;

c)         Be responsible for knowing and following the race rules;

d)         Obey traffic regulations, within the guidelines of the race rules;

e)         Obey instructions from race officials, marshals and members of the N.Z. Police;

g)         Avoid the use of abusive language;

h)         Retire promptly from the competition and report the violation to a race official, if they knowingly violate the rules;

i)          Inform race officials after withdrawing from the race for any reason;

j)          Not perform any unsportsmanlike conduct which is judged to be unfair, unethical or dishonest, a violent act, intentional misconduct, abusive language, intimidating behaviour, persistent infringement of the rules;

l)          Re-enter at the point of departure if they have left the course for reasons of safety;

m)        Wear their unaltered race bib, over the top of any other clothing or equipment, including buoyancy vest, in order that the race number be clearly visible at all times;

n)         Not leave equipment or discard personal articles on the course;

o)         Not wear items deemed to be a hazard to self or others, e.g. a hard cast, jewellery, headsets or headphones, personal audio systems;

p)         Not use unauthorised equipment to gain an advantage or which will be dangerous to others;

9.0 Cycling Rules

b)       Cycling stage roads will be open to the public. Competitors must expect opposing traffic at all times;

 c)       Cyclists must obey the Road Code and instructions of Marshals at all times;

d)       NZ Safety Standard or other National standard approved cycle helmets must be worn on all cycle stages. Helmet straps shall be securely fastened at all times;

 e)       Any type of Mountain Bike / Road Bike is permitted other than recumbent;

 f)       No fairings, pods or other streamlining modifications are permitted;

 g)       Drafting is permitted;

 h)       Bunch riding experience will be needed;

 i)        Efficient brakes are essential – there are some fast, steep downhill sections;

 j)       It is not permitted to change cycles during a stage;

 k)       (Requirement for cycle lights now deleted)

l)        Competitors are forbidden to receive any outside assistance during a stage, other than from a fellow competitor or an official;

m)      Any repairs necessitated during a stage may only be effected by a competitor, using only tools and spares carried with them on the cycle;

 n)       Glass containers are prohibited;

 o)       Refer 17.0 for essential /survival equipment that must be carried;

 p)       Riding in transition areas is not permitted;

q)       Competitors must mount and dismount at the designated line.

a)        Competitors must follow the prescribed course. Any deviation from the marked track may result in exclusion for the competitor / team concerned;

b)       A competitor must not deliberately obstruct or impede the progress of another competitor;

e)        Bibs must be worn over all other clothing and day pack;

a)        Sit In or Sit on Top Kayaks are permitted. Wave skis (goat boats) are not permitted – if in doubt check with the Event Director. Sea kayaks, surf skis and Waka Ama (W1) are permitted;

b)        Kayaks may not be changed during a Stage;

c)        Refer 17.0 for essential /survival equipment that must be carried;

d)        All Kayaks must have a bow tow loop as a minimum;

e)        Kayak helmets are not compulsory;

f)        Kayaks must have positive buoyancy by way of foam / air bags secured within the hull, or by sealed compartments / bulkheads. Sealed compartments alone are acceptable for Sit on Top Kayaks; Waka Ama must conform to NKOA (W1) safety specifications;

g)        All competitors must wear an NZ Standards approved buoyancy vest capable of supporting a minimum of 7kg or 6.2kg in the case of an approved multisport buoyancy vest. The race bib must be worn over the top of the buoyancy vest;

h)        Spray skirts are compulsory for sit-in kayaks;

i)        No outside assistance other than by another competitor / event marshal shall be permitted, except when in Transition – see 14.0;

j)        Paddlers should be competent to a minimum of River Grade Two;
*SEE GRADE TWO KAYAK STANDARDS BELOW

k)       A Kayaking certificate to Grade Two is not mandatory but is strongly recommended;

*Grade 2 Kayak standards –

The competitor should show good knowledge of the following: Personal kayaking and safety equipment, river dynamics at grade 2 level, hazards associated with kayaking including broaching, strainers and foot entrapment and the actions taken to avoid or minimise these hazards, tying kayaks onto roof racks and trailers, and the symptoms and treatment of hypothermia.

Moving water skills: Competitors must demonstrate competence in the following skills in their event boat or boat of similar stability and performance in grade 2 water: Capsize in a grade 2 rapid and self rescue by actively swimming with all equipment to an eddy, forward paddling, forward and reverse sweep strokes, low brace, break in / break out of eddies, ferry glide, identifying a safe line and manoeuvring down grade 2 rapids.

Participate in Rescue Skills: The competitor must be able to competently participate in the following rescues: Receive a throw bag, be carried on the stern of a boat and deep water rescue.

12.1 General

a)         The definition of a transition is the defined area where a course segment begins and/or ends and is where the competitors’ equipment is placed;

b)         Competitors must not interfere with another competitor’s equipment in the transition area;

c)         Competitors must not deliberately obstruct or impede the progress of another competitor;

d)         Team members must not remove bibs or timing transponders until inside the transition areas;

e)         Competitors must obey the instructions of the officials/transition marshals;

f)          Failure to observe transition rules may result in a time penalty or exclusion.

12.2 Kayak

a)         Kayaks may not be placed into transition before the allotted time (if any);

b)         Kayaks without an scrutineering “OK” sticker and correct decal placement may not be accepted into transition;

12.3 Start Line

a)         The Start at Tuai shall be a massed start, concurrent with the L2L event start;

b)         All competitors must complete a Medical Information Release form with entry.