Ahoy, Matey!
Challenging all landlubbers to put their sea legs and nautical skills to the test! Open to all Cap’ns with watercraft that are propelled solely by human power. Kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, row boats, paddle boats all welcome, power boats and sail boats of any kind, not so much.
Details
- Sunday July 10, 2022, 12:00 Noon – Walborn Reservoir – Stark County
- Paddle-O – 1:00pm 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!
MANUAL punching will be used for all controls.
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.
All checkpoints will be worth the same, one point each. But to punch as many as possible in 2.5 hours, your route choices and backup plans need to be well thought thru. Can you think and paddle at the same time?
If your craft 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, kayaks, paddle boards and other craft 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. Enter the other craft’s captain in the provided field also.
Break out the pirate gear and/or nautical garb! Arrrrrrrr!
PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED – See link below – so we know how many maps to print on expensive waterproof material (see below).
Livelox will be active for this event. Sign in to the Livelox app on your smartphone to record your route directly to Livelox, or record it on your Garmin or other GPS tracker, and upload it to Livelox later. If you use your smartphone, it is suggested to place it in a buoyant, waterproof pouch.
EVENT DETAILS
- Check-in begins at noon. Register below…
- Categories: Solo or Team – Kayak, Canoe, Paddle Board, Other (row boat, paddle boat, etc.)
- If two or more different crafts on a team, select the fastest craft’s category (kayak is considered fastest, followed by canoe, paddle board and other)
- 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!
FEES & Registration
- $10 per Start* for All – Payable at check-in, day of event
* A Start is an individual or group navigating the course together. One map is included per paid start. Additional maps, up to two, are $3 each.
- It is best if you can provide your own watercraft.
- 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
- Preregistrations required, closing 12 noon, Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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 – Jonathan Boyer
- Setting – Jonathan Boyer,
- Check-in – Jay Smink, Kathy Christy
- Registrar (online) – Fred Mailey
- Park Liaison – Howard Montgomery
LOCATION
Stark County Park District-Walborn Reservoir
11324 Price St NE, Alliance, OH 44601