SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
2010 DUKE RACE

[Race Flyer]

STARTING LINE:

1. For both the women's and men's events, canoes will be in the water at the shoreline w/all 6 paddlers standing outside their seat in the water.  All 6 enter canoe when horn sounds and begin the race.

Note: Depending upon the tide at race time, the start line may move to an off shore start.

2.  Men's start will be staggered.  The top 15 finishers from 2009 will start after the first start.

Canoe Cover Requirements:

1. All boats must have canvas.  No exceptions.

START AND FINISH:

1. Participating clubs are responsible for the removal of all tires and trash that they bring to the race.

ESCORT BOATS:

1.  Coaches, please inform your escort boat drivers, that they must moor their boats so that they do not interfere with either the start or finish of the women’s race. The area from the first swimmers buoy near the boat ramp, extending toward Kailua/Kaneohe, and in front of and around Flat Island must be kept clear for the safety of the participants. Please kokua, Mahalo

WOMENS RACE:

Special Awards Ceremony - please stay for your award and food/refreshments.

MENS RACE

Awards Ceremony, and Casual Lunch