Registration is Closed !
Details
- Sunday August 22, 12PM – Walborn Reservoir – Stark County
- Canoe & Kayak & Paddle Board O – 1pm mass start
This year’s format:
2.5 hour course mostly on WATER with some land controls. Many flags will be at water’s edge. Depending on how each flag is hung, you may have to step out of your craft to punch. Then there are a some controls 100 feet or so inland to provide an extra challenge!
PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED – SEE LINK BELOW – so we know how many maps to print on expensive waterproof material (see below).
PLEASE REVIEW THE WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK BEFORE REGISTERING FOR THIS EVENT AT THIS WEBPAGE. BY REGISTERING, YOU ARE AGREEING TO THE TERMS OF THIS WAIVER AND ARE ABSOLVING NEOOC AND ORIENTEERING USA , ET AL OF LIABILITY RESULTING FROM YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE ASSOCIATED ORIENTEERING ACTIVITY.
Description
The checkpoints are marked on a waterproof map. A special manual punch at each checkpoint proves you were there. Each team or solo has a single punch card.
Some checkpoints may be worth more than others, so strategy is important. Can you think and paddle at the same time?
If your canoe has two people, one can find checkpoints on land while the other paddles to a convenient pre-arranged pick-up point. Or, one kayak team member can tow the other’s craft to the meeting point.
You will have some time before the mass start to do your planning. Canoes and kayaks are scored separately.
If you have two crafts on one team, do separate registration for each craft. And link the two registrations with the same Team Name entry on the form.
Feel free to wear pirate gear or nautical garb! Arrrrrrrr! – the Best Costume will receive an extra award!
PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED – See link below – so we know how many maps to print on expensive waterproof material (see below).
EVENT DETAILS
- Check-in begins at noon. Register below…
- Categories: Solo or Team – Kayak, Canoe, or Paddle Board
- If two or more different crafts on a team, select the fastest craft’s category (kayak is considered fastest, followed by canoe, then paddle board)
- Instructions at 12:40. Have your craft ready to go at that time so you have time to plan out your route when you get your map at 12:45.
- Maps handed out at 12:45 so you have time to plan your route!
- Mass start at 1 PM sharp!
- Stay for after race refreshment, and award ceremony. Top 3 finishers in each classes get the prizes! Also, prize for best costume!
FEES & Registration
- Cost: $11 Member or Non Member PER TEAM (Canoe or Kayak Rental is separate and up to the individual or team) – via PayPal
- It is best if you can provide your own canoe or kayak.
- Rental information: call Walborn Marina: 330.935.0367 for availability – NEOOC cannot manage or guarantee craft availability
- Each craft must have someone in the boat 16 or older
Please Register Here– Registration is Closed!- After entry of your info, you will be redirected to PayPal
- Who is registered so far
WANT SOME FREE ORIENTEERING??
If you can’t be there on time, control collectors are welcome after 3pm or so, with your own craft of course.
NAUTICAL ADVICE
- Wear clothing and shoes that you don’t mind being wet with lake water. You will get wet!
- Consider bringing a change of clothes
- Wear sunscreen
- Bring a zip lock bag(s) to store wallets and other valuables that could be damaged by water
- Do not leave valuable items loose inside the boat, canoe, or kayak. Car keys and cell phones sink if they are not in a bag that will float
- Stay Hydrated – bring a water bottle.
- Begin your excursion by rowing into the wind so it will be at your back when returning to the marina
In the event of lightning, no boats will be allowed on the water. All boats on the water must come to shore immediately
PRE-REGISTRATION (required) – Use link above!
Register so we know how many waterproof maps to print.
STAFF
- Event Director – Sanae Rogers
- Course Designer – Bob Turanchik
- Setting – Bob Turanchik, Ivan Redinger, Jonathan Boyer
- Registrar (online) – Fred Mailey
LOCATION
Stark County Park District-Walborn Reservoir
11324 Price St NE, Alliance, OH 44601